President, TIDE Institute Professor, College of Software Convergence, Kookmin University

Lecture Topics

(1) The Secrets of Silicon Valley Innovation

Dissects how the Silicon Valley innovation ecosystem operates. Goes beyond technology to analyze its core DNA—turning failure into an asset, horizontal communication, rapid execution, and diversity-driven creativity—through vivid real-world cases. Provides methodologies for Korean companies and organizations to internalize global innovation capabilities.

(2) Radical Candor: Leadership in Silicon Valley

Based on Radical Candor, explores how to maximize team performance through honest feedback without breaking trust. Combines real-world experience with Silicon Valley leadership principles, while analyzing differences with Korean organizational culture and offering applicable leadership strategies.

(3) A New Humanity Shaped by AI

Provides insight into how the AI revolution is fundamentally reshaping how humans work, think, and relate—giving rise to a “new humanity.” Goes beyond tech trends to explore what remains uniquely human in the AI era, and outlines practical capabilities and standards individuals and organizations need to coexist with AI.

(4) Go-to-Market Strategy for Entering Silicon Valley

Presents practical strategies for Korean companies entering Silicon Valley. Covers pitch deck structuring, pitching techniques, local communication styles, and persuasion strategies. A hands-on session delivering a roadmap for startups and executives planning global expansion.

(5) Korea’s IT Industry Landscape

A lecture designed for global investors and entrepreneurs, offering an outsider’s perspective on Korea’s IT landscape, including opportunities and risks. Tailored for those seeking collaboration and business opportunities in Korea.

Education

M.A. in Journalism and Communication, Stanford University

B.S. in Geology, Yonsei University

Professional Experience

(Current)

Professor, College of Software Convergence, Kookmin University

President, TIDE Institute

Chair, Industry-Academia Cooperation Committee, Korea Society of IT Services

(Former)

Director, TUSUN AI School

Director, Seoul AI Hub

Director, TIPS Town

Co-CEO & Chairman of the Board, Bay Area K Group

Senior Consultant, Taos

LG EDS

Publications

PosthumReply IT Korea (Co-author, 2014, Forbook Publishing)