Robby Yung
CEO of Animoca Brands
United Kingdom
About
Robby Yung is the CEO of Animoca Brands, a prominent blockchain gaming firm spearheading Web3 advancements. He serves as the Vice Chair and Treasurer of the Open Metaverse Alliance (OMA3), a group made up of creators of Web3 metaverse platforms. Quick Facts Full name Robby Yung Birth Hong Kong Nationality United Kingdom Education BA cum Laude from University of Chicago Wife/Partner Married Net worth Estimated in millions Yung's company, Animoca Brands, a winner of the Deloitte Tech Fast award and listed among the Financial Times High Growth Companies Asia-Pacific 2021, excels in digital entertainment, blockchain, and gamification. It aims to promote digital property rights and help establish an open metaverse. Robby Yung - Career Highlights & Events • 2014: Joined Animoca Brands as CEO, leading mobile and blockchain game development • 2018: Pivoted Animoca toward blockchain gaming and NFTs • 2020: Invested in The Sandbox, catalyzing the metaverse boom • 2021: Led Animoca's expansion with over 100 Web3 investments • 2022: Raised $360M for Animoca’s metaverse and NFT vision • 2024: Advocated globally for digital property rights and regulatory frameworks Yung is highly esteemed for spearheading NFT adoption, advocating interoperability, and enhancing play-to-earn ecosystems. His guidance has established Animoca as a leading player in the advancement of decentralized gaming and digital asset rights. Useful Links to Connect With Robby Yung Platform Link X (formerly Twitter) https://x.com/viewfromhk LinkedIn profile https://uk.linkedin.com/in/robyung Animoca Brands Website https://www.animocabrands.com Medium https://medium.com/@robbyyung
Experience
Awards
- Crypto Gaming Guild Awards2024 - Most Impactful CEO in Web3
- Blockworks 2023 - Web3 Thought Leader
- TechAsia Awards2022 - Metaverse Innovator of the Year
- Cointelegraph2021 - Blockchain Gaming Visionary
- NFT NYC2020 - Top NFT Influencer
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