Justin is studying Mathematics at Imperial College London. With a long-standing focus on the UK Chinese social ecosystem, he understands the information gaps and networking challenges international students face.

As CEO of HiMeet, Justin oversees strategy, brand positioning, market expansion, and day-to-day operations, with the goal of building a one-stop offline social-entertainment platform for Chinese communities in the UK. He blends technical innovation with user-centric design, drives rapid, data-led product iteration, and has quickly grown a loyal core user base.

Educated at an independent school in southern England since middle school, Justin has lived in the UK for seven years. This cross-cultural journey gives him a nuanced grasp of both Chinese community needs and the local British landscape—making him a natural bridge between the two.

Dr. Minghan holds a PhD in Artificial Intelligence from the University of Leeds and brings years of software and algorithm engineering experience. He has led AI model optimisation, sensor systems, and automation projects across several UK high-tech companies.

As HiMeet’s co-founder and CTO, he owns the platform’s technical architecture and algorithmic engine, including the intelligent event recommendation system, AI moderation mechanisms, and data analytics stack.

Before founding HiMeet, he worked as an AI Developer (LLM automation) and an Instrumentation & Software Engineer on industrial tomography (CT) systems—experience that spans cutting-edge algorithms through to production-grade deployment. He is committed to using technology to break down information barriers and make social experiences for the UK Chinese community more efficient, safe, and intelligent.

Dr Richard Bußmann serves as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of HiMeet. Prior roles included real estate credit investments as Vice President (VP) at LCN Capital Partners and Spark Capital, as well as corporate strategy, M&A, and alternative asset investment at ARAG SE. 

Richard has a deep understanding of the Chinese market, holds a PhD in Applied Financial Mathematics from Central China Normal University in Wuhan and speaks fluent Mandarin, while having led business projects in mainland China, granting him an exceptional insight into the culture and commercial landscape of the Chinese community.

Lau Jack Kim Hoi, one of the core members of our team. He is an undergraduate at the University of Warwick, pursuing a BSc in Economics.

Even before entering university, Jack has already demonstrated exceptional analytical and writing talents, earning a Commendation Award in the economics category of the prestigious 2024 John Locke Essay Competition from Oxford University. This achievement highlights his rigorous logical thinking and outstanding research capabilities.

At HiMeet, he is working on our crucial work in market analysis and user research. His strong academic foundation, recognized by this award, combined with his skills in report writing, allows him to generate deep insights into market trends and user behavior. Crucially, as a native speaker of both Mandarin and Cantonese, he provides an invaluable bridge to our community, enabling us to conduct nuanced user research and ensuring our strategic decisions are truly user-centric and culturally informed.