About
Ethan Lin is co-founder and CEO of Klook, a platform that connects travelers with bookable experiences. He co-founded the company after leaving a career in investment banking, following a trekking trip in Nepal that highlighted difficulties in booking and paying for travel activities.
Founder at Klook
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Experience
- KlookCo-founder & CEOcurrent2014 — presentAPAC
- Standard Chartered BankVice President / Associate (Hospitality and Real Estate Investment Bank)2011 — 2014
- CitiInvestment Banking Analyst (FIG & Real Estate IBD)2008 — 2011Hong Kong
Skills & more
Strategy3Mergers & Acquisitions7Investment Banking7Investments5Capital Markets4Due Diligence3Corporate Finance2Start-ups2Entrepreneurship2Business Development2E-commerce1IPO
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Ethan Lin?
- Ethan Lin is co-founder and CEO of Klook, a platform that connects travelers with bookable experiences. He co-founded the company after leaving a career in investment banking, following a trekking trip in Nepal that highlighted difficulties in booking and paying for travel activities.
- Where does Ethan Lin work?
- Ethan Lin is Founder of Klook.
- What companies did Ethan Lin found?
- Ethan Lin founded Klook.
- Where did Ethan Lin go to school?
- Ethan Lin studied at Yale School of Management; Syracuse University.
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