Alvin Foo

AI Automation Strategist & Venture Partner at Zero2Launch | Helping Founders + Executives Ship Production AI in <​30 Days | ex-Google | 25+ Years Scaling Startups in Asia

Kuala Lumpur City, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

About

I help tech founders and executives cut through the AI hype and ship production-ready AI automation that actually moves the needle, often in under 30 days. With over 25 years at the intersection of technology, finance, and digital strategy across Asia, I’ve seen waves of innovation come and go. I was trained as a lawyer, spent years as a strategist at Google, built and scaled Web3 ventures and mentored dozens of startups through global accelerators. Today, as Venture Partner at Zero2Launch, I’ve pivoted the firm’s focus from pure Web 3.0 incubation to AI automation because the real opportunity in 2026 isn’t chasing AGI. It’s deploying narrow, practical AI agents that 10x productivity in operations, compliance, customer experience, branding, and go-to-market execution. Here’s what I actually do for founders and executives: • Run rapid AI maturity audits and identify your highest-ROI use cases (the ones that deliver results in weeks, not years) • Strategize custom AI workflows using tools like Claude, Perplexity, and agentic systems that replace repetitive tasks without replacing your team • Help you launch AI-first features or entire AI-powered products while staying grounded in real business outcomes • Advise on AI + Web3 intersections (on-chain agents, RWA automation, decentralized branding) for those still operating at the frontier I’ve helped portfolio companies and mentees go from “we need to do something with AI” to shipping tangible automation that saves hundreds of hours and unlocks new revenue streams. My approach is deliberately practical, no buzzword theater, just frameworks tested across fintech, Web3, and SEA startup realities. If you’re a founder scaling in Asia, a fintech or Web 3.0 executive feeling the pressure to adopt AI before your competitors do, or an operator tired of theoretical advice that never gets implemented. Currently open to: • 1:1 AI acceleration calls for serious founders • AI strategy workshops for leadership teams • Early-stage AI x Fintech/Web3 opportunities for Zero2Launch Drop me a DM with “AI AUDIT” or “30-DAY SPRINT” and let’s talk about what’s possible for your company in the next quarter. The AI revolution isn’t coming. For many businesses, it’s already here, the only question is whether you’ll lead it or scramble to catch up. Let’s build the version that wins.

Experience

  • Co Author & CMO at WorkOptional.ai
    May 2026 - Present · 2 mos

    East/West AI research, education, and investing. Bringing what China and Asia are building to the rest of the world, and vice versa. With partners, deployed $85M into AI leaders including Perplexity, OpenAI, SpaceX (via secondaries) and early-stage future unicorns like SabaiHealth. Global community across newsletter, Meetups, masterclasses, #10Cs book series, executive coaching, and co-investment access.

  • Venture Partner at Zero2Launch
    Aug 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 11 mos

    Zero2Launch specialises in launching startups in the digital asset space. We provide advisory services, project incubation and investment.

  • Co-Founder at 10Xme
    Apr 2026 - Present · 3 mos

    10xME is a practical AI platform designed for executive professionals and entrepreneurs who want to work smarter, make sharper decisions, and stay relevant in an AI-driven world. It goes beyond tools and theory, helping you integrate AI into your thinking, leadership, daily workflows, and personal branding so you can communicate with clarity, move faster, and stand out in your field. Whether you’re leading teams, building a business, or growing your influence, 10xME helps you turn AI into a true operating advantage, not just another trend.

  • Mentor at SparkLabs - Global Accelerator
    Sep 2012 - Present · 13 yrs 10 mos

    Korean-based Startup Accelerator

  • Startup Mentor at German Accelerator
    Sep 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 10 mos

    German Accelerator empowers German startups to scale globally. We take high-potential companies on a fast-paced learning journey to understand, discover, and access the world’s leading innovation hubs in the U.S. and Asia. Through highly-customized programs, mentoring from dedicated experts, as well as access to our vast network of business partners and investors, we help startups from all stages and across various industries on their way to international success. Since launching in 2012, German Accelerator has nurtured over 500 startups which have raised more than $12 billion in funding so far. German Accelerator is run by German Entrepreneurship GmbH and is proudly financed by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK). Visit www.germanaccelerator.com for more information.