ABOUT US

The Onova Story

Discover how it all began, the lessons we've embraced, and the passion that drives everything we do.

onova [o·no·va] noun /ōnovə/

Derived from the words "open innovation" and "supernova". Open innovation accelerates corporate innovation by leveraging knowledge from both internal and external sources. It breaks organizational boundaries, inviting ideas from employees, customers, suppliers, competitors, and universities to drive impactful change. A supernova, a stellar explosion birthing brilliant light and new stars, mirrors our work: helping clients uncover brilliant ideas and transform them into market-ready products and services.

How It All Started

Helen and Victor’s journey began with a shared spark: a relentless curiosity and passion for turning ideas into reality. From their first conversation, they realized their unique synergy and drive to create something bigger than themselves. It wasn’t just about winning hackathons or building prototypes — it was about exploring the art of collaboration, unlocking human potential, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible.

Why We Do It

Driving Al Adoption in Large Enterprises
We empower organizations to embrace AI by creating tailored innovation programs and workshops. Through collaborative AI hackathons and strategic initiatives, we help demystify AI and integrate it into business operations.Our goal is to accelerate digital transformation, enhance decision-making, and unlock new opportunities for growth, positioning enterprises as leaders in an AI-driven future.
To inspire the world's largest companies to do good through hackathons
We guide organizations toward ethical practices, sustainability, and social responsibility, using corporate hackathons and open innovation hackathons as platforms to drive change. Our goal is to spark a ripple effect that goes beyond profits, making a lasting impact through purpose-driven innovation challenges.
To build work cultures that celebrate fulfillment through collaboration
We’re passionate about fostering a culture of innovation where individuals are empowered to share their unique perspectives in hackathon learning workshops. By creating innovation programs that encourage team building and ideation, we unlock personal growth and help people find a deeper sense of fulfillment in what they do—while driving hackathon success stories within their organizations.

Our Team

Victor Li
Victor Li

Co-Founder & CEO

Christian Baldwin
Christian Baldwin

Senior Business Development Manager

Ronald Poon
Ronald Poon

Innovation Consultant

Ying Ge
Ying Ge

Product Manager

Will Jereza
Will Jereza

Product Manager & Full-Stack Developer

Edward Han
Edward Han

Full-Stack Developer

Zaki Rangwala
Zaki Rangwala

Full-Stack Developer

Kurtis Law
Kurtis Law

Full-Stack Developer

Maaz Siddiqi
Maaz Siddiqi

Full-Stack Developer

Stella He
Stella He

Designer

Vicky Chan
Vicky Chan

Innovation Consultant

Kateryna Storchun
Kateryna Storchun

Virtual Assistant

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