Cheng Cheng
About Cheng Cheng
Cheng Cheng is a Co-Founder of Jia, where he focuses on providing blockchain-based financing solutions to businesses in emerging markets. He has extensive experience in global strategy and product management, having worked in various regions including Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America.
Current Role at Jia
Cheng Cheng serves as Co-Founder at Jia, a position held since 2021. In this role, Cheng has been instrumental in providing blockchain-based financing solutions to businesses in emerging markets. The company operates across multiple locations, including Nairobi, Kenya; Manila, Philippines; Bangalore, India; and Los Angeles, California. Cheng's work focuses on empowering entrepreneurs globally, enabling them to control their financial destiny and fostering wealth and prosperity within their communities.
Previous Experience at Tala
Cheng Cheng held several positions at Tala, contributing to the company's growth and strategic direction. From 2015 to 2018, Cheng worked as Global Strategy Manager, overseeing operations in Africa, Southeast Asia, and Latin America. Cheng later served as Director of Expansion from 2018 to 2020, and then as Sr Director of Product, Global Markets from 2020 to 2021 in Los Angeles, California. These roles involved developing market strategies and expanding Tala's reach in various regions.
Work at AIESEC
Cheng Cheng's early career included significant roles at AIESEC, where they worked from 2010 to 2013. Cheng served as External Relations Director in Beijing City, China, for one year, followed by two years as Greater China External Relations Manager, covering Mainland China, Singapore, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. Additionally, Cheng participated in the International Congress 2011 in Nairobi, Kenya, as External Relations Manager for four months. These experiences contributed to Cheng's expertise in international relations and external partnerships.
Education and Expertise
Cheng Cheng holds a Master of Public Administration (MPA) from Columbia University, where they studied from 2013 to 2015. Prior to this, Cheng earned a Bachelor of Laws in International Relations and Affairs from Renmin University of China, completing the program from 2007 to 2011. This educational background has equipped Cheng with a strong foundation in public policy and international relations, which informs their work in the financial technology sector.