About
Jin oversees investment activities and firm operations at Pacific Alliance Ventures, managing relationships with founders, investors, and global partners. He also serves as CEO of PK Retail Holdings and holds board positions, with prior experience in investment banking and corporate finance roles at Shinsegae Group.
Experience
- PK Retail HoldingsChief Executive Officercurrent2026 β presentLos Angeles, California, United States
- ShinsegaeManaging Partner, Corporate Venture Capitalcurrent2023 β presentLos Angeles, California, United States
- ShinsegaeTeam Lead, Emart America Inc.2021 β 2023United States
- ShinsegaeSenior Manager, Emart Inc.2015 β 2021Seoul, South Korea
- ShinsegaeManager, Strategy office of Shinsegae group2014 β 2015Seoul, South Korea
- Shafer VineyardsBoard Membercurrent2025 β presentNapa, California, United States
- Samsung SecuritiesInvestment Banking Associate2011 β 2014Seoul, South Korea
- SoftBank Ventures AsiaIntern Analyst2010Seoul, South Korea
- Bain & CompanyResearch Assistant2010Seoul, South Korea
Education
- Columbia UniversityMaster of Science - MS, Management Science and Engineering
- University of MichiganBachelor of Science in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
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Also attended Columbia University565
Ben HorowitzCo-founder & General Partner at Andreessen HorowitzDoug LeonePartner at Sequoia Capital; former Global Managing PartnerChris DixonFounder & Managing Partner of a16z crypto at Andreessen HorowitzGabriella GiglioHR & Executive Talent at General CatalystScott BillerInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Erica VanInvestment Director at Intel Capital
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Also attended University of Michigan426
Erik TorenbergGeneral Partner at Andreessen HorowitzKarim FarisInvestor at GV (Google Ventures)Glen AndersonPartner at Monta Vista CapitalAlexandra FarmerPrincipal at Intel Capital, North AmericaHannah KrootMarketing Lead at Intel CapitalScott ShawChief of Staff at Intel Capital
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