Phil Kwok
Phil Kwok is the co-founder and CEO of EasyA. He is a computer scientist and expert in blockchain, having joined in 2013 and contributed to a number of open source protocols.
He is also a leader in education, and came top of his year as a scholar at Cambridge University, winning the prestigious College, Foundation, Squire, Falcon, Ziegler, Ginsberg, Somogyi and HAT scholarships, amongst others. He was one of the youngest people ever to pass the New York Bar, and has served in numerous educational positions, such as guest lecturer at Cambridge University and mentor to the Pembroke College, Cambridge University LEAP Programme.
Most recently, Phil was awarded the Leading Alumni Award by Cambridge University, given to only 5 other alumni in the history of the university for outstanding achievements in their careers. He is a frequent expert speaker in the media, at the BBC, NASDAQ, NYSE and other top media publications.
Facts
- Born. London, England
- Education. University of Cambridge (Triple First)
- Professional qualifications. Attorney, State of New York
- Occupation. Entrepreneur, Computer Scientist
- Known for. Co-Founder & CEO of EasyA
- Active since. 2013 (Blockchain)
Awards and scholarships
- Cambridge University Leading Alumni Award
- Squire Scholar, Faculty of Law, University of Cambridge
- Foundation Scholar, Pembroke College, University of Cambridge
- College Scholar, Pembroke College, University of Cambridge
- Falcon Chambers Prize, Faculty of Law, University of Cambridge — for best performance in Land Law
- One Chancery Lane Prize, Faculty of Law, University of Cambridge — for best performance in the Law of Tort
- Ziegler Prize, Pembroke College, University of Cambridge — for best performance in Law
- Peter de Somogyi Memorial Prize, Pembroke College, University of Cambridge — for most distinguished performance in an Arts subject
- Ginsberg Prize, Pembroke College, University of Cambridge
- Henry Arthur Thomas Travel Exhibition, University of Cambridge
- British Biology Challenge (Gold)
- Trinity College Cambridge Philosophy Prize (Highly Commended)
Positions
- Co-Founder & CEO, EasyA (present). One of the world's fastest-growing startups.
- Guest Lecturer, University of Cambridge
- Mentor, Pembroke College, Cambridge LEAP Programme
- Open Source Contributor, Blockchain (since 2013)
- Governor, Islington Futures Federation. Led the turnaround of the Islington Futures Federation schools, in particular Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School and Beacon High School. Changed the lives of thousands of school students.
Speaking and press
Social media
X · LinkedIn · TikTok · YouTube · Instagram · EasyA.