Al Leong CMO: Blockchain AI Web3 DeFi RWA Fintech @iDesignStrategy
#Blockchain #Web3 #AI CMO/CEO/Advisor | Technology Marketing | Web3 Infrastructure, Staking, L1s/L2s, Tokenization, Fintech, Capital Markets, Investor Relations alleong.ca Toronto, Vancouver, Sao Paulo Joined October 2011-
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I don’t just write about marketing. I write about strategy, AI, fintech, Web3, capital formation, leadership, ethics, and how markets are changing. If you’re one of my 126K followers here, I’d appreciate it if you also followed my blog: idesignstrategy.medium.com More long-form thinking coming.
I’m pleased to share one of my recent articles published with Deer Isle Group: “AI Is the First Diligence Filter Before Ever Receiving a Response.” This piece sits at the intersection of several areas I’ve worked in for years: capital formation, fintech, AI, investor communications, market structure, and strategic positioning. The core idea is simple: Before an investor replies, before a meeting happens, and before a company gets a serious look, AI-enabled tools and digital research are already shaping perception. That means companies raising capital can no longer treat their website, messaging, public footprint, founder narrative, thought leadership, data room, and outreach as separate pieces. They are all part of the diligence signal. For CEOs, boards, and capital markets teams, the implication is blunt: credibility now has to be engineered before the first conversation. Thank you to Dianna Raedle and Deer Isle Group for publishing the article. Read it here: deerislegroup.com/news/ai-is-the…
I just published The Strategy Delusion: Why Banks Are Mistaking AI Tactics for Survival Strategy medium.com/p/the-strategy…
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I just published From SEO to AI Recommendation: Why Zero-Click Discovery Matters Now medium.com/p/from-seo-to-…
I share ideas on AI, fintech, blockchain, marketing, and growth here: idesignstrategy.medium.com
I share my thinking on AI, fintech, blockchain, marketing, and growth here: idesignstrategy.medium.com For founders, executives, and builders navigating change.
𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐔𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞 | 𝐆𝐥𝐨𝐛𝐚𝐥 𝟏𝟎𝟎 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 EN Times Magazine proudly features Al Leong, a strategic leader known for bringing clarity, insight, and disciplined thinking to an increasingly complex business world. With extensive experience as a Chief Marketing Officer and strategic advisor, Al has helped organizations in sectors such as fintech, AI, and emerging technologies navigate uncertainty while building sustainable growth strategies. His leadership philosophy focuses on simplifying complexity, aligning strategy with purpose, and enabling businesses to make confident decisions in fast-changing global markets. ✨ We are honored to spotlight his inspiring journey in our special edition “Global 100 Inspiring Business Leaders 2026.” 🔗 Read the full feature: lnkd.in/d6a2VE_m hashtag#ENTimes hashtag#Global100Leaders hashtag#Leadership hashtag#StrategicLeadership hashtag#BusinessInnovation hashtag#InspiringLeaders hashtag#FutureOfBusiness
I just published Capital-Efficient Marketing in a Crypto Winter medium.com/p/capital-effi…
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I just published Why the Next Phase of Fintech Growth Will Be Boring — and That’s a Good Thing medium.com/p/why-the-next…
I just published Why Stablecoin Payments Don’t Scale Like Crypto — and What Marketing Gets Wrong medium.com/p/why-stableco…
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I just published Case Study: Scaling a Global Web3 Infrastructure Platform Under Institutional Constraints medium.com/p/case-study-s…
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