Summary
Richard Min is a startup builder and venture operator with over two decades of hands-on experience growing tech ecosystems in Korea, from founding Seoul Space and Kstartup to leading programs at SOSV and the Fashion Technology Accelerator. As Co-Founder and Executive Partner at Startup Seoul and RockCorps Korea, he blends deep market savvy—originally recruited by Google to lead Korea operations—with a track record of exits, corporate partnerships, and accelerator successes. He combines a philosopher’s curiosity and investor’s rigor with certified AI knowledge and a lifelong obsession with plant-based nutrition and sustainable food systems that inform his approach to mission-driven ventures. A seasoned speaker, mentor, and board advisor, Richard is known for bridging global capital (Y Combinator, 500 Startups, Google, Samsung) with local founders and for creating cultural-first programs that turn volunteering, fashion and music into scalable social impact.
11 years of coding experience
22 years of employment as a software developer
Joel Barlow High School
BA, Philosophy, Economics, BA, Philosophy, Economics at Bowdoin College
Korean, English