Strategic Partnerships & Business Development Leader with 9+ years of experience in Operations, Web3, and Gaming. Proven track record in securing $7.1M in capital from top-tier institutions (including a Binance Launchpad IEO, SI from Binance Labs, a16z, Sequoia Cap),and navigating complex compliance landscape. Expert at managing enterprise partnerships with big tech (Binance, Amazon, Google) and scaling lean operations into high growth organizations.
NOD GAMES INC.
Seoul, KR
▪ Led the deployment of Arena-Z Layer 2 within the OP Superchain ecosystem, managing infrastructure operations. ▪ Secured $3.1M in strategic investment from a16z, Sequoia, Hashed, and Binance Labs; Secured an additional $4M IEO on Binance Launchpad (26th; $LOKA); managed end-to-end IR, term-sheet negotiations, listing agreement, and SAFT. ▪ Managed high-intensity Due Diligence (DD) for global exchanges (Binance, Coinbase), encompassing smart contract, legal audits, KYB, and operational risk mitigation; specialized in architecting compliant governance structures that bridge blockchain technology with global regulatory requirements ▪ Activated a global network of 100+ industry stakeholders (DeFi, GameFi, NFT) to drive cross-protocol/project collaboration ▪ Engineered interoperable gaming NFT ecosystem to ensure cross-game digital ownership, based on Proof of Play incentive models to validate genuine gamer engagement, preserving long-term economic integrity of the network ▪ Managed multi-entity financial reporting and foundation treasury, optimizing cash flow to extend runway by 1.5x while strategically scaling the team from 7 to 27 during the industry downturn.
LG ELECTRONICS USA
Lincolnshire, IL
▪ Supported strategic business development and market entry for big-tech MVNO accounts, including Amazon Prime Exclusive, Google Project Fi, Comcast Xfinity Mobile, and Charter Spectrum; secured the delivery of first LG mobile devices to the channels, closing $20MM+ in sales across the strategic accounts. ▪ Collaborated with Global Supply Chain, legal, and marketing teams to localize product and solutions for US MVNOs, reducing shipping and launch timelines by 15% through streamlined GTM workflows execution. ▪ Drove expansion for mid-size cable operators (Altice, Cox) by orchestrating cross-functional alignment between business, strategy, and product teams to secure supply contract lock-ins. ▪ Analyzed local demand data and coordinated global supply chain to increase inventory turnover by 10%, improving account P&L and supply chain efficiency.
INDEPENDENT CONTRIBUTOR (Stealth Mode)
Champaign, IL
▪ Orchestrated an intensive executive education bootcamp for HSAD (LG Group’s global ad agency) at the UIUC College of Media; managed end-to-end curriculum design, stakeholder coordination, and scheduling for senior-level executives. ▪ Supported data-driven experiments on consumer behavior at the Behavioral Science Lab under Prof. Ravi Mehta; analyzed datasets to translate psychological consumer insights into actionable strategies and user-engagement models. ▪ Completed postgraduate-level coursework and practicum in Project Management and achieved PMP Certification.
Executive Education
Blockchain & Fintech
Master of Science in Technology Management (Tech MBA)
Magna Cum Laude 3.8/4.0
Bachelor of Science in Advertising
3.5/4.0
Project Management Professional (PMP)®, Certificate of Investment Manager (KFIA), APICS CPIM®
Korean (Native), English (Fluent), Japanese