Jun 2025 — Present · United States
Leading North American and Korean rollouts of an AI-powered Material Informatics platform. The platform uses inverse-property prediction to lift yield, reduce Design-of-Experiments runs by up to 70%, and shorten formulation cycles by 40% while unlocking IRA and CHIPS tax credits for battery, semiconductor, and defense suppliers.
Oct 2023 — Present · Remote
Serving as inaugural advisor for Korea and Japan regions, connecting Lunar X to YouTube channel and digital IP acquisition targets. Facilitate introductions to decision-makers and support transaction assistance through negotiation, due diligence, and deal closure.
Nov 2020 — Jun 2025 · Seoul, South Korea
Early-stage investor and board member who transformed a community-driven live commerce platform into a trans-media IP production and curation model focused on North American markets. Produced <Ramyun and Chill>, a YouTube series that garnered 5.23 million views in Season 1 with a 180 million KRW budget and attracted investment from North American production companies and OTT licensing deals.
Feb 2014 — Jun 2025 · Seoul, South Korea
Founded and led a digital marketing and influencer matching firm that received investment from Dream Foundation, SKP, and Treasure Hunter. Managed a portfolio of 40 projects generating over 20 billion KRW in economic impact. Partnered with CJ ENM, Korea Tourism Organization, Seoul City, BMW, and government agencies to execute global new media marketing campaigns and branded content through influencer collaborations.
Nov 2017 — Sep 2018 · Seoul, South Korea
Managed localization strategy for a blockchain platform focused on scalability. Oversaw translation and adaptation of marketing materials for the Korean market, conducted market research on blockchain trends and competition, planned targeted marketing campaigns, and established partnerships with industry players and local influencers.
Sep 2012 — Nov 2016 · Seoul, South Korea
Led editorial operations for a bilingual (English/Korean) startup and technology media platform. Moderated the global startup conference beLaunch 2013, curated and contributed approximately 200 articles on Silicon Valley trends and global startup interviews, and led the Culture & Media section. Also participated as moderator in Comeup 2021 startup conference.
Jul 2013 — Dec 2013 · Seoul, South Korea
Designed local challenge projects based on the belief that local economic initiatives can drive national and global economic development.
Aug 2012 — Nov 2013 · Seoul, South Korea / San Francisco, United States
Acted as entrepreneurial investor and cross-border enabler performing investment evaluation, content production, and platform design. Managed relationships with co-producers and financiers, negotiated creative rights, and structured licensing deals.
Jan 2010 — Jul 2012 · Seoul, South Korea
Founded and led a digital content company specializing in interactive frameworks and stereoscopic rendering technology. Executed cross-media content projects for iOS, Android, and Smart TV platforms in collaboration with LG Electronics and the Korean Ministry of Culture.