Oscar Ramos

Managing Director

2019 - Current

Chinaccelerator, the first startup accelerator to launch in China, is a mentorship-driven program helping internet startups from around the world cross borders - from the world into China and from China to the world. Chinaccelerator is run by venture fund SOSV with $500M+ AUM operating six global accelerators. Chinaccelerator offers three months of rigorous guidance, training and resources from mentors, partners and investors. The robust and supportive alumni network continues into the startups' post-Chinaccelerator lifespan. 作为中国规模最大的创业加速器之一，中国加速背后是管理着5亿美元、在全球设立了六家加速器的SOSV风投基金。中国加速每年经营两届加速项目，帮助来自全球的创业公司进入中国市场，也帮助中国公司走向世界。中国加速主要关注电子商务、金融科技、数据营销以及教育等生活类创业项目。它集合了来自全球的顶级导师、合作伙伴和投资人，为创业者提供更广泛的视角和更丰富的资源

Program Director

2016 - 2018

Chinaccelerator, the first startup accelerator to launch in Asia, is a mentorship-driven program helping internet startups from around the world cross borders - from the world into China and from China to the world. Chinaccelerator is run by venture fund SOSV with $500M+ AUM operating six global accelerators. Chinaccelerator offers three months of rigorous guidance, training and resources from mentors, partners and investors. The robust and supportive alumni network continues into the startups' post-Chinaccelerator lifespan. 作为中国规模最大的创业加速器之一，中国加速背后是管理着5亿美元、在全球设立了六家加速器的SOSV风投基金。中国加速每年经营两届加速项目，帮助来自全球的创业公司进入中国市场，也帮助中国公司走向世界。中国加速主要关注电子商务、金融科技、数据营销以及教育等生活类创业项目。它集合了来自全球的顶级导师、合作伙伴和投资人，为创业者提供更广泛的视角和更丰富的资源

General Partner

2022

As General Partner I invest in early-stage startups (angel to series A) digitalizing consumer and B2B services in industries like healthcare, education, commerce, financial services, mobility, logistics, or media leveraging mobile apps, blockchain, SaaS, Data Science, immersive technologies… Every year we invest in 40+ startups supported by the Orbit startup development programs. I invest globally but have a strong interest in emerging and frontier markets where digitalization has the potential to impact the lives of millions at once.

Partner

2017 - 2022

SOSV is a leading early-stage venture capital firm with offices in Shanghai, Shenzhen, Taipei, New York, San Francisco, Cork, and London. Founded in 1994 by Sean O’Sullivan, SOSV currently manages a fund of US$500M+ in assets under management with a focus on seed and early-stage investments through our 6 accelerators including Cross Border Internet with MOX - Mobile Only Accelerator in Taipei (mobileonlyx.com) and Chinaccelerator in Shanghai (www.chinacclerator.com), hardware-focused HAX in Shenzhen and San Francisco (www.hax.co), biotech-focused programs IndieBio in San Francisco (http://indiebio.co) and RebelBio in London (http://rebelbio.co), and food tech/agriculture tech-focused Food-X in New York (www.food-x.com). SOSV invests from $100,000 to $2 million in over 150 companies per year and is #3 most active lead investor globally in 2018 (Crunchbase News 2018) #2 leading investors based on seed investments in female-founded startups (Crunchbase 1Q 2018).

Program Director

2016 - 2017

Co Host

2018

Co Host a weekly podcast designed to give startup enthusiasts from around the world a behind-the-scenes and on-the-ground understanding of what's happening in China's startup ecosystem. Ranked #2 by Forbes as the most relevant Podcast for Startups in China. All our episodes are available on major podcast platforms or directly here: http://www.chinastartuppulse.com/ The China Startup Pulse Podcast is sponsored by Chinaccelerator and People Squared.

Guest Lecturer

2011

Guest lecturer in several Universities and Business schools in Europe and Asia sharing practical experience with executives and master students and learning together from different points of view. Teaching is a very good learning experience that helps to clarify your ideas and gives you new perspectives. • Topics: Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Venture Capital, Design Thinking, Digital Strategy, China Market entry. • Organizations: DoinGlobal, EMLyon, IE Business School, ITESM, Tongji... I am always open to new collaborations. Feel free to connect with me if you are interested.

Product and Strategy

2015 - 2015

Firefly is an IoT Startup disrupting the travel industry with a platform to allow any luggage brand to launch their own "smart" line. As a very early team member and co-founder, I was involved in both business and product side of the company defining the company business model and leading the product development from abstract concept to fully functional prototype. Business (Strategy and BD): • Redefined value proposition for final consumer and brands using a Design Thinking approach. The new value proposition for brands was instrumental to secure the first brand partnerships. • Clarified the business model defining the three key revenue streams (Product, service subscription and data) and optimized it for growth and scalability using a B2B go-to market strategy opportunity identified after analyzing the complete industry value chain. • Lead role building the financial model of the company and strong involvement in the investors presentation as well as actual pitches. Product • Defined whole technical infrastructure (Hw, Sw and Telecom) and interfaces between components. Leveraged personal network to identify key outsourcing partners and negotiate strategic partnerships with telecom operators and strategic suppliers. • Established agile methodology to coordinate 5 teams (2x ID, Hw, Firmware and Mobile app) with approx 20 people in three locations to complete a fully functional prototype in four 2 week iterations. • Leaded strategic collaboration with Huawei to build NB-IoT use case with successful launch during Hong Kong Mobile Broadband Forum (http://www.huawei.com/minisite/hwmbbf15/en/how-can-we-enable-the-connected-traveller.html).

CEO, Co-Founder

2009 - 2015

Consulting and Investment firm specialized in technology and Digital Business in China. Started operations in China, managed a team of 15 people in two departments (Investment and Consulting): - Investment: 15+ investments in China based startups. Active role as adviser supporting strategy, product launch, marketing, sales, financing and M&A. - Consulting: 10+ Projects (Market Entry, Digital Strategy, Turnaround, M&A). SMEs and Fortune 10 customers.

Entrepreneur in China

2008 - 2009

I came to China looking for an international experience and to start a company. After learning by doing in the field and several experiments, I co-founded DaD Asia together with DaD, the leading early stage investment fund in Spain.

R&D Engineer

2005 - 2008

Leading Telemedicine and satellite communications company in Spain. Supplier of National Healthcare System, Spanish Army as well as private companies. Multidisciplinary role. New products and solutions design and development (Software, hardware, communications and medical devices), Solution integration, New deployments supervision and execution, Sales and Marketing support.

Junior Technology and Business Consultant

2004 - 2005

Top Global Telecom operator Research and Development Unit Main achievements: • Monitored new technologies and its potential impact in the company’s products and business • Leaded Business Model Innovation task force Relevant Projects: • MAGNET: European Project for the development of next generation BAN (Body Area Networks). Analysis of new Radio technologies, use scenarios definition and leaded Business Model Innovation task force. • OMA (Open Mobile Alliance): New Mobile technology Standards analysis to evaluate the potential interest for Telefonica Group from different points of view.

Junior Software Engineer

2003 - 2004

Top Telecom Technology and Services supplier Research and Development Center Main achievement: Completed a full project cycle as member of an international team (300 people across 5 locations) from requirements definition to documentation, including execution and testing. Main project: USIS 1.0 (Communication node for 3G networks). Completed a full cycle for a sub-project using a leading Global Telecom Methodology from requirements definition to documentation, including development and testing. Multicultural and multi-location team.