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Sophia Jin

Investor

Partner at TransLink Capital

Silicon Valley

About

Sophia Jin has over 20 years of experience spanning venture investment, renewable energy, and retail/commerce. She was a founding member of Hanwha Group's corporate venture capital initiative in 2016, leading investments in climate tech, aerospace, and defense in the USA, and previously held roles at solar energy company Hanwha Q CELLS and worked as a buyer and merchandiser for the Galleria luxury department stores in Korea. At TransLink Capital she focuses on climate tech and retail/commerce/consumer tech, and helps oversee the firm's Korean portfolio companies and investor relationships. She holds an MBA from Stanford University and a bachelor's degree in business administration from Seoul National University.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

Invests in

CleantechClimate TechConsumerEnergyRetail Tech

Experience

  1. Translink CapitalPartnercurrent2025 — presentPalo Alto, California, United States
  2. Translink CapitalSenior Principal, Venture Investment2023 — 2024Palo Alto, California, United States
  3. Hanwha Solutions USASenior Vice President, Head of Investment2022 — 2023San Francisco, California, United States
  4. Hanwha HoldingsSenior Director, Venture Investment2019 — 2022Irvine, CA
  5. Hanwha groupDirector, Venture Investment2016 — 2018Irvine, California
  6. Hanwha Q CELLS AmericaDirector, Head of Marketing2015 — 2016Irvine, California
  7. Hanwha Q CELLS AmericaDirector of Corporate Planning2013 — 2015Irvine, CA
  8. Hanwha Q CELLS USADirector of Post Merger Integration2013Santa Clara, CA
  9. Hanwha SolarOne USADirector/Sales Development2012Santa Clara, CA
  10. Hanwha Business Development Center (HBDC)Investment Manager2011 — 2012Santa Clara, CA
  11. Hanwha Group H.Q.Manager2010 — 2011Seoul, Korea
  12. Stanford Graduate School of BusinessMBA class of 20102008 — 2010
  13. Hanwha Galleria department storesBuyer/Brand Manager2001 — 2008Seoul, Korea

Skills & more

Strategic Planning1Strategy8Management2Business Strategy3Private EquityEntrepreneurship1Marketing StrategyStrategic Financial PlanningStrategic Partnerships5MergersVenture Capital1Financial Modeling1
+11 moreBusiness DevelopmentManagement ConsultingSolar EnergyMarket ResearchCross-functional Team LeadershipBusiness PlanningDue DiligenceStart-upsMarketingMarket AnalysisMergers & Acquisitions

From Sophia's professional profile.

Colleagues at TransLink Capital

Ashley Kim
Sr. Associate at TransLink Capital
Brendan Walsh
Partner at TransLink Capital
Brian Tomogane
Platform Manager at TransLink Capital
Chris You
Sr. Associate at TransLink Capital
Darren Huang
Venture Partner at TransLink Capital
Eric Hsia
Managing Director at TransLink Capital
Etone Sun
Associate at TransLink Capital
Fei Yang
Investor at TransLink Capital

Frequently asked questions

Who is Sophia Jin?
Sophia Jin has over 20 years of experience spanning venture investment, renewable energy, and retail/commerce. She was a founding member of Hanwha Group's corporate venture capital initiative in 2016, leading investments in climate tech, aerospace, and defense in the USA, and previously held roles at solar energy company Hanwha Q CELLS and worked as a buyer and merchandiser for the Galleria luxury department stores in Korea. At TransLink Capital she focuses on climate tech and retail/commerce/consumer tech, and helps oversee the firm's Korean portfolio companies and investor relationships. She holds an MBA from Stanford University and a bachelor's degree in business administration from Seoul National University.
Where does Sophia Jin work?
Sophia Jin is Partner at TransLink Capital.
What does Sophia Jin invest in?
Sophia Jin invests in Cleantech, Climate Tech, Consumer, Energy, Retail Tech.
Where did Sophia Jin go to school?
Sophia Jin studied at Stanford University Graduate School of Business (Master of Business Administration (MBA), Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies); Seoul National University (BA, Business Administration).

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Also attended Stanford University Graduate School of Business1,519

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Also attended Seoul National University85

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Shared employers

Also worked at Translink Capital22

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Also worked at Hanwha group1

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Also worked at Stanford Graduate School of Business193

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