Terence Yeo
About Terence Yeo
Terence Yeo serves as the Head of New Markets, APAC at Zipline, where he focuses on establishing partnerships in frontier markets. He has a diverse background in market expansion and product growth, having held key positions at companies such as Stripe, Coinbase, and Grain.
Current Role at Zipline
Terence Yeo serves as the Head of New Markets, APAC at Zipline since 2023. In this role, he focuses on establishing new partnerships in frontier markets to introduce Zipline's product offerings in the region. His responsibilities include identifying opportunities for market expansion and driving strategic initiatives that align with the company's growth objectives.
Previous Experience at Stripe
Terence Yeo worked at Stripe in various capacities from 2017 to 2021. He held roles such as User Growth for Greater China and Southeast Asia, Product Growth for Greater China, and Market Expansion for APAC. His tenure at Stripe involved driving user acquisition and market strategies across diverse regions, contributing to the company's overall expansion in Asia.
Background in Business Development
Before joining Zipline, Terence Yeo was the Head of Market Expansion, APAC at Coinbase from 2021 to 2023. He also served as the COO of Grain, focusing on go-to-market partnerships from 2016 to 2017. His early career included a role as a Business Development Manager at the Singapore Economic Development Board from 2010 to 2012, where he contributed to initiatives aimed at enhancing Singapore's economic landscape.
Education and Qualifications
Terence Yeo studied at Middlebury College, achieving proficiency in Spanish in 2007. He also attended the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, where he earned a degree in Finance with a focus on Technology and Management from 2007 to 2010. Additionally, he completed a year of study at Raffles Institution in 2003.
International Experience
Terence Yeo has gained international experience through his role as an International Fellow at Kiva in 2015, where he worked in Tajikistan and Turkey for five months. This experience has contributed to his understanding of global markets and the nuances of international business development.