JAN3

JAN3 is a Bitcoin technology company focused on expanding access to Bitcoin and financial freedom around the world. We provide tools for individuals, enterprises, and nation-states to benefit from a free and open financial system based on Bitcoin.

Our mission is to Accelerate Hyperbitcoinization by building Bitcoin infrastructure and increasing accessibility to Layer 2 technologies like Lightning and Liquid for people all around the world. By onboarding and aligning incentives with a wide range of stakeholders, we can transition more quickly to a Bitcoin Standard, preventing societal strife while facilitating widespread prosperity.

Chief Executive Officer

Pixelmatic

Pixelmatic creates amazing games. Our mission is to spark the imaginations of people everywhere through games. Pixelmatic is currently developing the Infinite Fleet MMO strategy title in conjunction with Exordium. Infinite Fleet is an MMO strategy game where players collect ships, build bases and various superstructures, explore a vast procedurally generated galaxy, and engage in cinematic combat with the alien Atrox. Enter a limitless world in which a unique economy demands smart decisions, and where your actions directly impact the story. 

Infinite Fleet (Closed Beta) • 2022 • PC
戀星水滸傳 (Water Margin Love Star) • 2015 • iOS & Android
Gem Wizard • 2014 • iOS & Android
ジェムウィザード • 2013 • iOS & Android

Founder and CEO

Blockstream

Blockstream’s mission is to create the financial infrastructure of the future. We build crypto-financial infrastructure based on Bitcoin, the most robust and secure blockchain. Applying cutting-edge cryptography and security engineering, we’re building the products and networks that make financial markets more efficient by reducing reliance on trust.

Chief Strategy Officer

BTCC

BTCC was originally founded as BTCChina in 2011. It was one of the largest exchanges and mining pools in the world. BTCC played a leading role in every segment of the bitcoin ecosystem, offering a digital currency exchange, a mining pool, payment processing, and a consumer wallet.

Ubisoft

Directly oversaw the project management and IT departments while managing daily studio operations. Spearheaded numerous efficiency and procedural improvement measures in the production disciplines as well as supporting areas such as HR, finance, and administration. Established budget and staff/resource tracking processes which led to consistent reporting to head office. Transitioned the studio from a training center into one capable of developing quality products for worldwide markets. 

Responsible for ongoing development and live operations of the web strategy game "Might & Magic: Heroes Kingdoms" in Asia; the title was completely revamped and adapted to suit a micro-transactional business model before being launched in South Korea in collaboration with NCsoft, as well as Southeast Asia and China. Created the "& Co" social game franchise which includes "Castle & Co" and "The Smurfs & Co." "Castle & Co" was developed in 6 weeks and launched on Facebook, followed by mixi in Japan, and Naver in South Korea. Pitched the concept for "The Smurfs & Co" to Lafig and worked closely with head office to secure the licensing agreement; personally led development to ensure the game was able to launch simultaneously with The Smurfs Movie, while also arranging integrated cross promotions with Sony. "The Smurfs & Co" is Ubisoft’s most successful social game to date, reaching over 10 million users through organic growth. 

Might & Magic: Heroes Kingdoms • 2011 • iOS
スマーフタウン (The Smurfs & Co) • 2011 • mixi
마법의 성 (Magic Castle) • 2011 • Naver
The Smurfs & Co • 2011 • Facebook
萌堡奇緣 (Cute Castle) • 2011 • Facebook
마이트앤매직 히어로즈킹덤즈 (Might & Magic: Heroes Kingdoms Korea) • 2011 • Web
キャッスルらんど (CastleLand) • 2010 • mixi
My Chinese Coach HD • 2010 • iPad
英雄无敌：王国 (Might & Magic: Heroes Kingdoms China) • 2010 • Web
英雄無敵：王者國度 (Might & Magic: Heroes Kingdoms SEA) • 2010 • Web
Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World: The Game • 2010 •  Xbox 360 & PS3
Castle & Co • 2010 • Facebook

Director of Production / Executive Producer

Sitemasher Corporation

Sitemasher was a Vancouver based startup developing a SaaS platform for building custom data driven websites and apps. Sitemasher was the winner of the 2008 Blue Sky Innovation Excellence Award from Microsoft, and was one of 14 exclusive software companies selected for the Innovation Showcase at Software 2008/Interop Expo. Sitemasher was acquired by Salesforce.com for US$20 million and rebranded as Site.com.

In charge of operations and business development, along with the management of the web development division and technical support department. Responsible for sprint and feature planning, defect prioritization, platform operations, billing system, account management system, and marketing.

Business and Operations Manager

Relic Entertainment (THQ)

Responsible for sprint and feature planning, bug prioritization, resource allocation, recruitment, performance reviews, eSports initiatives (WCG), and department management. Staffed and managed the game balance department which was a key driving factor in the quality of Relic's franchises such as "Dawn of War" and "Company of Heroes." "Company of Heroes" was the highest rated strategy game of all time and 6th best PC Game of all time (gamerankings.com). As part of Relic’s online division, launched the relic.com website, drove development of the Relic Online platform (lobby, chat, multiplayer matchmaking), and directed online operations for all titles. Managed pre-production and facilitated contract negotiations for the "Company of Heroes Online" MMO RTS, a joint development between THQ and Shanda Games, and also the first MMO game in THQ's product line.

Company of Heroes Online • 2009 • PC
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Soulstorm • 2008 • PC
Company of Heroes: Opposing Fronts • 2007 • PC
Warhammer 40,000:  Dawn of War - Dark Crusade • 2006 • PC
Company of Heroes • 2006 • PC
The Outfit • 2006 • Xbox 360
Warhammer 40,000:  Dawn of War - Winter Assault • 2005 • PC

Associate Producer / Balance Department Manager

Samson Mow is currently the CEO of Pixelmatic, the development studio behind Infinite Fleet, as well as the CEO of JAN3, a new Bitcoin technology company with a mission to accelerate hyperbitcoinization. Samson is known for his work on El Salvador's Bitcoin strategy, and nation-state Bitcoin adoption in general.

Samson was previously the CSO at Blockstream, a leading provider of Bitcoin infrastructure. Before joining Blockstream, Samson was the COO of BTCC, one of the largest bitcoin exchanges and mining pools in the world. At BTCC, Samson oversaw the day-to-day operations of the company and directly managed the exchange and mining pool business units.

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