Sangmin (Simon) Lee
Founder of WeeklyVentures
Sangmin (Simon) Lee
Founder of WeeklyVentures
Busan
Overview
Work Experience
Founder
2024 - Current
WeeklyVentures is a startup builder that develops business ideas into a minimum viable product or service within a week for prompt market testing. We value curiosity, simplicity, and execution. Latest Projects: 1. SoulCanvas (https://soulcanvas.art): A story art platform that stores users' daily narratives with matching art powered by AI-assisted technology. SoulCanvas aims to visually express the users' emotions, thoughts, and experiences through digital art as a means of connecting with others and gaining insight into the value of our daily lives. 2. ValuationLAB (https://valuationlab.xyz): ValuationLAB is a digital platform that leverages algorithms and models from recognized valuation methodologies to provide quick, practical valuation guidelines to startups. It eventually supports users to plan strategically for the future business journey based on estimated financial output and valuation. 3. 모두의내일: "모두의내일" is a project aimed at creating a large data repository for trash. This project is designed as an app that encourages users to share pictures of trash they come across. Users can earn points for their contributions and are motivated by a ranking system that ranges from a seed to a forest. The app utilizes an Image Classification AI model to categorize and tag trash pictures automatically, along with location data. This refined and accumulated data on trash can be used not only in the public sector but also in the private sector. 4. WeeklyAdvisor (https://weeklyadvisor.tech): WeeklyAdvisor aims to accelerate the transition from idea to execution for early-stage startups by facilitating the rapid and efficient concretization and documentation of their business ideas. This enables entrepreneurs to swiftly and accurately prepare all necessary documents, including business plans, fundraising, market research, and financial strategies. The vision of WeeklyAdvisor is to minimize repetitive processes and maximize the creative efforts of founders. 5. TuneUp
Contributing Columnist - 3Dprint.com
2023
Contributor at 3Dprint.com, specializing in AM topics relevant to the APAC market, investment trends, and technological advancements. For my articles: https://3dprint.com/author/sangmin-simon-lee/
Co-Founder, Writer and Editor
2023
Nanuda Company, rooted in the belief that everyone is their own unique storyteller, offers on-demand publishing services to uphold our commitment to sustainability and empower individual voices. Books Published: - 길에서만나다 - 한걸음에 모든 행복이 달려있다 - 자라고 싶은 아이, 아이이고 싶은 어른 - 안나푸르나에서 보내는 편지 - Meet On The Road
Regional Director Asia
2019 - 2023
- AM Ventures' territory representative and technology scouting in APAC The leading venture capital firm in industrial 3D printing (additive manufacturing, AM) has an extensive portfolio of more than a dozen successful companies in 6 countries on 3 continents. The team possesses in-depth technology know-how and is well connected with the most experienced experts in the field. As an investment partner, the company provides a globally leading ecosystem of sustainable investments in AM and introduces entrepreneurs to a large pool of industry veterans, each one with decades of experience in engineering, manufacturing and executive management.
Area Sales Manager - Korea
2015 - 2018
- Business Planning: Spearheaded strategic plans at EOS Korea, focusing on profitable growth, key industry selection, and resource efficiency. - Channel Management: Conducted regular partner meetings, managed sales forecasts and pipelines, supported sales through joint presentations and problem-solving. - Customer Relationship Management: Coordinated application and service support, hosted user meeting events to strengthen customer relationships. - Opportunity Identification: Actively involved in spotting, qualifying, and growing key accounts, leveraging opportunities for expansion and innovation.
Founding member & Team Manager
2013 - 2015
- Mirae International's 3D Printing Startup: Managed an 8-member team with ownership of P&L. - Business Partnerships: Built relationships with top commercial-grade market players, strategized market segmentation, and targeted various 3D printing types and brands. - Resource Management: Deployed strategic resources in sales channels & technical service to support plan goals. - Innovation: Initiated and implemented Korea's first 3D printer leasing program.
Founder & Representative
2011 - 2013
- Startup in renewable energy and energy saving sector - Vision "Supplying sustainable new technologies which are simple, affordable and fulfilling humanity's basic needs" (모든 이의 실생활에 기본적으로 필요한 신기술을 저렴하고, 단순하며, 지속가능한 방식으로 전파하기)
Education
bachelor's degree
2001 - 2009