Partners for the Long Run
We are a group of dedicated builders and mentors backing founders committed to guiding your startup from the first step to the finish line.
The People Powering Your Vision
The People Powering
Your Vision
We believe that the best partnerships are built on trust and genuine connections. Our team brings years of hands-on experience and a strong commitment to helping founders succeed. We are ready to roll up our sleeves and work alongside you. Whether you need strategic guidance or practical support, we offer the expertise and care necessary to help your venture move forward.
Managing Partners
Co-Founder & CEO/CTO
Hoonje Cho, PhD
Co-Founder & CEO/CTO
Hoonje Cho, PhD
Co-Founder & Chairman
Inje Cho, LLM
Co-Founder & Chairman
Inje Cho, LLM
Board of Directors
Richard H. Shinn, PhD
Board of Directors
Richard H. Shinn, PhD
Managing Partners
Co-Founder & CEO/CTO
Hoonje Cho, PhD
Co-Founder & Chairman
Inje Cho, LLM
Board of Directors
Richard H. Shinn, PhD
Investment & Operations
COO
Hakhee Lee, MBA
COO
Hakhee Lee, MBA
Vice President
Yeong Choi, MBA
Vice President
Yeong Choi, MBA
Managing Director
Alexis Bae
Managing Director
Alexis Bae
Director
Sukkyoung Bae
Director
Sukkyoung Bae
Senior Manager
Eol Lee
Senior Manager
Eol Lee
Senior Manager
Hyesu Kim
Senior Manager
Hyesu Kim
Investment Manager
Youngrae Cho
Investment Manager
Youngrae Cho
Investment & Operations
COO
Hakhee Lee, MBA
Vice President
Yeong Choi, MBA
Managing Director
Alexis Bae
Director
Sukkyoung Bae
Senior Manager
Eol Lee
Senior Manager
Hyesu Kim
Investment Manager
Youngrae Cho
Cheongna Science Park
Managing Partner
Jae Gon Kwak
Managing Partner
Jae Gon Kwak
Managing Partner
Gunsik Ahn
Managing Partner
Gunsik Ahn
Senior Managing Director
Hyun Ho Choi
Senior Managing Director
Hyun Ho Choi
Cheongna Science Park
Managing Partner
Jae Gon Kwak
Managing Partner
Gunsik Ahn
Senior Managing Director
Hyun Ho Choi
Our Partners & Advisors
Our strength comes from a supportive group of advisors and partners with decades of experience in fields like biopharma, AI, intellectual property, and global markets. They work alongside our team to provide specialized guidance, facilitate critical introductions, and unlock opportunities that accelerate your growth.
Industry Experts
Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital
Kyung Sang Kim, PhD
AI
Biomedical
Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital
Kyung Sang Kim, PhD
AI
Biomedical
Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School and Massachusetts General Hospital
Kyung Sang Kim, PhD
AI
Biomedical
CEO, EOFlow
Jesse Kim
Startup Venture Development
Leadership
CEO, EOFlow
Jesse Kim
Startup Venture Development
Leadership
CEO, EOFlow
Jesse Kim
Startup Venture Development
Leadership
Former Governor, Korea Development Bank
Changrok Kim, PhD
Finance
Management
Former Governor, Korea Development Bank
Changrok Kim, PhD
Finance
Management
Former Governor, Korea Development Bank
Changrok Kim, PhD
Finance
Management
Professor, Distributed Computing Systems Lab, Seoul National University
Hyeonsang Eom, PhD
AI
Biomedical
Professor, Distributed Computing Systems Lab, Seoul National University
Hyeonsang Eom, PhD
AI
Biomedical
Professor, Distributed Computing Systems Lab, Seoul National University
Hyeonsang Eom, PhD
AI
Biomedical
Co-Founder & CEO, ExoDiscovery
Kyusang Lee, PhD
Biopharma
Co-Founder & CEO, ExoDiscovery
Kyusang Lee, PhD
Biopharma
Co-Founder & CEO, ExoDiscovery
Kyusang Lee, PhD
Biopharma
Chairman, K-Rangers
Yongseok Jang, MBA
Investment
Business Development
Finance
Chairman, K-Rangers
Yongseok Jang, MBA
Investment
Business Development
Finance
Chairman, K-Rangers
Yongseok Jang, MBA
Investment
Business Development
Finance
Managing Partner, Zetaware
Sungbok Cho
AI
BigData
Managing Partner, Zetaware
Sungbok Cho
AI
BigData
Managing Partner, Zetaware
Sungbok Cho
AI
BigData
CEO, Ferrex Therapeutics
Haksoo Choi, PhD
Nanomedicine
Biopharma
CEO, Ferrex Therapeutics
Haksoo Choi, PhD
Nanomedicine
Biopharma
CEO, Ferrex Therapeutics
Haksoo Choi, PhD
Nanomedicine
Biopharma
Chief of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Chungnam National University Hospital
Min-Woong Kang, MD, PhD
Biomedical
Medtech
Chief of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Chungnam National University Hospital
Min-Woong Kang, MD, PhD
Biomedical
Medtech
Chief of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery, Chungnam National University Hospital
Min-Woong Kang, MD, PhD
Biomedical
Medtech
Professor, Chungnam National University College of Medicine
Jaeyul Kwon, PhD
Biotech
Immunology
Professor, Chungnam National University College of Medicine
Jaeyul Kwon, PhD
Biotech
Immunology
Professor, Chungnam National University College of Medicine
Jaeyul Kwon, PhD
Biotech
Immunology
President, Handong Global University
Sung-jin Park, PhD
Mechanical
Engineering
Venture
President, Handong Global University
Sung-jin Park, PhD
Mechanical
Engineering
Venture
President, Handong Global University
Sung-jin Park, PhD
Mechanical
Engineering
Venture
Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Seoul National University Hospital
Hong Kyun Wu, MD, PhD
Radiology
Oncology
Medtech
Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Seoul National University Hospital
Hong Kyun Wu, MD, PhD
Radiology
Oncology
Medtech
Professor, Department of Radiation Oncology, Seoul National University Hospital
Hong Kyun Wu, MD, PhD
Radiology
Oncology
Medtech
Senior Medical Physicist, Proton Therapy Center, National Cancer Center
Young Kyung Lim, PhD
Radiology
Oncology
Medtech
Senior Medical Physicist, Proton Therapy Center, National Cancer Center
Young Kyung Lim, PhD
Radiology
Oncology
Medtech
Senior Medical Physicist, Proton Therapy Center, National Cancer Center
Young Kyung Lim, PhD
Radiology
Oncology
Medtech
Professor, School of Biological Sciences, Seoul National University
Sunghwa Choe, PhD
Biotech
Plant Sciences
Genome Engineering
Professor, School of Biological Sciences, Seoul National University
Sunghwa Choe, PhD
Biotech
Plant Sciences
Genome Engineering
Professor, School of Biological Sciences, Seoul National University
Sunghwa Choe, PhD
Biotech
Plant Sciences
Genome Engineering
Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Seoul National University
Soonhoi Ha, PhD
AIoT
Deep Learing
Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Seoul National University
Soonhoi Ha, PhD
AIoT
Deep Learing
Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Seoul National University
Soonhoi Ha, PhD
AIoT
Deep Learing
Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Asan Medical Center
Chang-min Choi, MD, PhD
Biotech
Oncology
Pulmonology
Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Asan Medical Center
Chang-min Choi, MD, PhD
Biotech
Oncology
Pulmonology
Professor, Department of Internal Medicine, Asan Medical Center
Chang-min Choi, MD, PhD
Biotech
Oncology
Pulmonology
Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Seoul National University
Sungjoo Yoo, PhD
AI
Deep Learning
Memory
Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Seoul National University
Sungjoo Yoo, PhD
AI
Deep Learning
Memory
Professor, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, Seoul National University
Sungjoo Yoo, PhD
AI
Deep Learning
Memory
Professor of Medicine, KAIST
Minho Shong, MD, PhD
Biotech
Endocrinology
Professor of Medicine, KAIST
Minho Shong, MD, PhD
Biotech
Endocrinology
Professor of Medicine, KAIST
Minho Shong, MD, PhD
Biotech
Endocrinology
Former Founder & CSO, Vaxell Bio
Joon-haeng Rhee, PhD
Biopharma
Former Founder & CSO, Vaxell Bio
Joon-haeng Rhee, PhD
Biopharma
Former Founder & CSO, Vaxell Bio
Joon-haeng Rhee, PhD
Biopharma
Chief, Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
Hakjong Lee, MD, PhD
Medtech
Medical Imaging
Nanomedicine
Chief, Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
Hakjong Lee, MD, PhD
Medtech
Medical Imaging
Nanomedicine
Chief, Department of Radiology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
Hakjong Lee, MD, PhD
Medtech
Medical Imaging
Nanomedicine
Founding Partner, TAAL Architects
Hangman Zo, GSAPP
Architect
Design
Founding Partner, TAAL Architects
Hangman Zo, GSAPP
Architect
Design
Founding Partner, TAAL Architects
Hangman Zo, GSAPP
Architect
Design
Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
Dongho Lee, MD, PhD
Biotech
Microbiome
Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
Dongho Lee, MD, PhD
Biotech
Microbiome
Professor, Department of Gastroenterology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital
Dongho Lee, MD, PhD
Biotech
Microbiome
Legal Advisors
Visiting Professor, School of Law, Seoul National University
Youngtack Shim, PhD, JD
Intellectual Property
Patent
Biomedical
Visiting Professor, School of Law, Seoul National University
Youngtack Shim, PhD, JD
Intellectual Property
Patent
Biomedical
Visiting Professor, School of Law, Seoul National University
Youngtack Shim, PhD, JD
Intellectual Property
Patent
Biomedical
Dean & Professor, Intellectual Property, KAIST
Sungpil Park, JSD
Intellectual Property
Dean & Professor, Intellectual Property, KAIST
Sungpil Park, JSD
Intellectual Property
Dean & Professor, Intellectual Property, KAIST
Sungpil Park, JSD
Intellectual Property
Founding Partner, The Wave IP Law Firm
Hyuntae Cha
Intellectual Property
Patent
Engineering
Founding Partner, The Wave IP Law Firm
Hyuntae Cha
Intellectual Property
Patent
Engineering
Founding Partner, The Wave IP Law Firm
Hyuntae Cha
Intellectual Property
Patent
Engineering
Managing Partner, JW&Partners Law Firm
Jin Woo Choi, LLM
Venture
Environmental Law
Managing Partner, JW&Partners Law Firm
Jin Woo Choi, LLM
Venture
Environmental Law
Managing Partner, JW&Partners Law Firm
Jin Woo Choi, LLM
Venture
Environmental Law
Managing Partner, Joo Young-Hwan Law Firm
Young-Hwan Joo
Finance Law
Compliance
Managing Partner, Joo Young-Hwan Law Firm
Young-Hwan Joo
Finance Law
Compliance
Managing Partner, Joo Young-Hwan Law Firm
Young-Hwan Joo
Finance Law
Compliance
Managing Partner, DLG Law Corporation
Won Hee Cho, LLM, PhD
Intellectual Property
AI
Blockchain
Managing Partner, DLG Law Corporation
Won Hee Cho, LLM, PhD
Intellectual Property
AI
Blockchain
Managing Partner, DLG Law Corporation
Won Hee Cho, LLM, PhD
Intellectual Property
AI
Blockchain
President, IPS Patent&Trademark Law Firm
Chiwon Han
Patent Portfolio
Venture
Investment
President, IPS Patent&Trademark Law Firm
Chiwon Han
Patent Portfolio
Venture
Investment
President, IPS Patent&Trademark Law Firm
Chiwon Han
Patent Portfolio
Venture
Investment
Managing Partner, VEAT Law Corporation
Sungho Choi
IT
M&A
Venture
Managing Partner, VEAT Law Corporation
Sungho Choi
IT
M&A
Venture
Managing Partner, VEAT Law Corporation
Sungho Choi
IT
M&A
Venture
