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Jason Jeongseok Lee

Managing Director at Ascendo Ventures LLC

South Korea

Overview 

Jason Jeongseok Lee is the Managing Director and CEO of Ascendo Ventures in South Korea, with expertise in business strategy, development, management, venture capital, and marketing. He has a track record of success in leading investments and operations across various sectors including Food and Beverage, Digital Health, Robotics, and AI. With a background in prestigious educational institutions and previous roles as a Partner at Bridge Alliance Partners LLC and Senior Pro at Cheil Worldwide, Jason has played key roles in investment decisions and strategic planning, showcasing his strong leadership and business acumen in the venture capital industry.

Work Experience 

  • Managing Director

    2017 - Current

    Venture Capital Firm, Co-Founder, CEO/Managing Director

  • Partner | 상무 (Executive Director)

    2017 - 2017

    Co-Founder

  • Senior Pro / 팀장

    2015 - 2016

    "Beyond Cheil Strategic Planning Team", Team Lead - Investment team leader (SVIC Fund No.12) - Invested sectors: Contents, SaaS, Ad-tech

  • Director / 부장

    2011 - 2015

    Corporate Strategy Planning and Business Development & Investment - Startup & venture fund investment and management - Corporate restructuring - New business development & planning An avid Investor, angel investor 5 Portfolios, 4 of which have been successful including Toss's one & only first angel investor Inviting professor to a couple of universities and open course universities. (subjects: venture finance & startup fund raising) A committee member and reviewer of gov't startup support programs including TIPS

  • Investment Principal

    2007 - 2011

    Sino-Kor Crossborder Investment A founding member of LB China Focus Fund AUM total of 100M+ One of portfolio company is PPStream, listed on NASDAQ under the name of "iQiyi: IQ" after the acquisition by Baidu in 2015

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