After graduating from Columbia University with a degree in Engineering Management Systems, Mr. Menzas joined Salomon Brothers Asia Securities (now Citigroup Securities) in 1995, starting his career as a programmer. He quickly advanced to become Vice President in the Equity Division as a trader, where he distinguished himself as a desk head. Following his time there, Mr. Menzas successfully introduced algorithmic trading as a consultant at Mizuho Securities in 2007, leading to a formal position with the company. The following year, he was appointed Co-Head of the Equity Division and Deputy Global Head of Pan Asian Equities. Later, after transitioning to the Investment Department, he shifted his focus to the fintech sector, where he worked extensively on due diligence, value enhancement, and fund arrangements, collaborating with over 100 venture companies and more than 80 institutional investors worldwide. In November 2017, Mr. Menzas founded HiJoJo Partners and took on the role of CEO. In November 2024, he was named Co-CEO

Chi is an Executive Officer at HiJoJo Partners, where he leads the development of new business initiatives, including the launch of investment banking services, IPO consulting for startups, and supporting the sustainable growth of portfolio companies. Previously, he managed institutional investor sales, block origination, and corporate access teams at Goldman Sachs Japan, where he devised strategies to enhance corporate value and led IPO and Follow-On offerings. Prior to joining Goldman Sachs, Chi held roles in San Francisco, Singapore, and Tokyo with Nomura Securities. In 2024, Chi played a key role in forming a strategic alliance with Nasdaq Private Market, the world’s largest secondary market platform. In 2021, he contributed to regulatory reforms as a member of the Japan Securities Dealers Association Deregulation Committee, advocating for the relaxation of Japan’s Financial Instruments and Exchange Act.