CEO of Herbert Computer.
Chairman, Companoid Labs Holding Company

Lecture Topics

(1) AI-Era Leadership from a Silicon Valley Investor’s Perspective

The narrative that “AI is eating software” is now expanding across all industries. However, simplistic views that jobs will disappear or AI will replace everything miss the point. In this era of massive transformation, how should leaders respond? Drawing on 15+ years of experience investing in over 100 startups across Korea and the U.S., this session delivers practical, field-driven insights for leaders preparing for the AI era.

(2) Independent AI UX Business Strategy

The core of any AI product or service ultimately lies in solving human problems. Even if AI is central, without well-designed user experience, there is no real business value. In an era where many AI businesses struggle with profitability, this session explores how to optimize efficiency while maximizing user experience.

Education

B.A. in Media Studies, Ajou University

Ph.D. in Human-Computer Interaction, Graduate School, Yonsei University

Professional Experience

(Current)

Chief Executive Officer, Herbert Computer Co., Ltd.

Chairman, Companoid Labs Holding Company

Operating Partner, Asia2G Capital

Operating Partner, K2G Tech Fund

Guest Editorial Board Member, Dong-A Business Review (DBR)

Partner, Digital Healthcare Partners

Partner, Company D

Advisor, COMEUP

Advisor, Korea Startup Forum

Advisor, Soundable (U.S.)

Advisor, SmartMind (U.S.)

Advisor, Dr. Diary (Korea)

Advisor, MediAge (Korea)

(Former)

Adjunct Professor, Samsung Advanced Institute for Health Sciences & Technology

Commercialization Advisor, Research-Oriented Hospital R&D Program, Asan Medical Center

Research Professor, Institute for Cognitive Science, Yonsei University

Advisory Committee Member, Future Interaction Technology Division, Samsung Electronics (DMC Research Center)

Director, HCI Lab, Seoul National University Advanced Institutes of Convergence Technology

Senior Researcher, Advanced Institutes of Convergence Technology

Chief Executive Officer, IsNation Networks

Publications

CES 2023 Deep Review: Everything Is Connected by AI (Co-author, 2023, Sam & Parkers)