About Joon
Joon M. Kim is a professor, startup operator, and global business advisor with decades of experience spanning academia, multinational banking, technology companies, and venture creation. He brings deep expertise in AI management, entrepreneurship, finance, and risk governance across Asia, the United States, and Latin America.
Background
Professor Kim currently serves at Woosong University, where he holds leadership roles across AI management, startup entrepreneurship, and global convergence programs. He has played a central role in building startup ecosystems, mentoring founders, and supporting venture growth within academic and institutional frameworks.
In parallel, he has held senior leadership positions in global financial institutions and corporations, providing oversight in credit, risk, compliance, consulting on global expansion strategy and corporate governance.
Academic & Institutional Roles
Woosong University – Endicott College of International Studies
Professor, AI Management Department
Professor, Startup Entrepreneurship Center
Chair, Global Convergence Management Department
Woosong University – AI Research Institute
Head, Startup Venture Support Unit
Industry & Corporate Experience
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Standard Chartered Bank (Korea & Thailand)
Senior Credit Officer, Head of Corporate Credit -
Medit Inc. (Solutionix), Korea
Internal Auditor -
FleetBoston National Bank, Korea & USA
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KLA-Tencor Korea, Korea
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SK Networks America, USA
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Jacobs, Evall & Blumenfeld LLP (merged with J H Cohn LLP), USA
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JoongAng Ilbo NY (중앙일보 뉴욕), USA
Entrepreneurship & Ventures
- Founding Partner / CEO / COO / CFO of several startup ventures
- Active founder, investor, and operator across multiple industries
Education
City University of New York (CUNY), USA
Master of Science in Accounting
State University of New York at Albany, USA
Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Spanish Literature
Areas of Expertise
- AI Management & Entrepreneurship
- Startup Investment & Venture Operations
- Brand Management & Licensing
- Credit, Risk & Financial Governance
- Corporate Strategy & Compliance
- Global Business (Asia, USA, Latin America)
- Multicultural & Cross-Border Leadership