I thrive on building platform businesses and investing in early-stage startups, turning complex markets like Korea's gaming scene into growth opportunities. Connecting innovative founders with the right investors and strategies is what truly excites me.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Transformed Google Play Korea into the third largest mobile ecosystem globally.
Founded Core Alliance, uniting major gaming companies globally to drive deals.
Can provide strategic guidance on scaling tech businesses, particularly in gaming.
🚀 Career trajectory
Google Play Leadership
Spent over 16 years at Google, rising to Director level, spearheading the development and expansion of the Google Play business in Korea.
✦ Android
✦ Google Play
✦ Business Development
Venture Partner
Joined Blocore as an Investment Partner, focusing on strategic deals and leveraging new technologies in the investment space.
✦ Venture Capital
✦ Investment
✦ Technology
Founder & Advisor
Currently building Ascendwave Partners as Founder, while continuing to advise and invest across various ventures.
✦ Entrepreneurship
✦ Advisory
✦ Investment
💪🏻 Superpowers
Ecosystem Architect
Proven ability to cultivate and scale digital ecosystems.
✦ Transformed Google Play Korea into the 3rd largest mobile ecosystem globally.
✦ Drove ecosystem growth via marketing investments and strategic partnerships.
✦ Expertise in identifying and nurturing high-potential startups.
Cross-Border Investment Catalyst
Facilitating international startup growth through strategic alliances.
✦ Founded Core Alliance, uniting major gaming companies globally.
✦ Led groundbreaking deals leveraging cutting-edge technologies.
✦ Leverages extensive network for cross-market investment opportunities.
Korean Market Navigator
Deep insights into Korea's dynamic gaming and tech landscape.
✦ Extensive experience in one of the world's largest gaming markets.
✦ Provides actionable go-to-market and growth acceleration strategies.
✦ Builds robust engagement within local and international ecosystems.
I'm excited about
✦ Discovering and connecting with innovative founders and early-stage startups.
✦ Exploring new investment opportunities in emerging technologies.
✦ Engaging with industry leaders to foster collaboration and growth.
I can help with
✦ Provide strategic guidance on scaling tech businesses, particularly in the gaming sector.
✦ Offer expertise in navigating the Korean market for go-to-market strategies.
✦ Connect founders with a global network of investors and strategic partners.
I would love your help on
✦ Insights into novel B2B SaaS models and their market potential.
✦ Connections to emerging AI and deep tech startups.
✦ Discussions on innovative community-building strategies for tech platforms.