KOOM STAGE 2026

Snow Lee

I get brands named in AI answers | Founder at SearchD | CEO at Runbear

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I am the CEO and co-founder of Runbear, and the founder of SearchD, our answer engine optimization practice. Runbear helps teams work with AI agents the way they would work with a new hire. No code, no flowcharts. We have sold to 500+ US companies. SearchD came out of something we did not plan. Most of those US customers found us because an AI assistant named us, not because they clicked an ad. We worked out which parts caused it, and then learned the expensive version of the lesson: when we stopped doing those things, the inbound funnel stopped too. Not slowly. It stopped. SearchD does that work for other companies. We help Asian brands that are trusted at home and invisible in the US get named when buyers ask ChatGPT, Perplexity or Google AI Overviews for a recommendation. We measure one number: how many of twenty buyer questions name the client. What we will not claim is a guaranteed citation, because nobody can. Before Runbear, I founded and exited two startups, one acquired by Kakao and one by Buzzvil, where I served as Chief Architect and Chief Product Officer. I have led products from zero to scale, across consumer and B2B. Techstars '24 taught me how to build a venture-scale business in the US, from validation through go-to-market and fundraising. Seoul National University trained me to solve hard problems with technology. If your brand is trusted at home and invisible in the US, that gap is the work I do now. searchd.ai

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Wonny Lee

CEO at ELOREA

Seasoned executive with over 20 years of experience investing and operating consumer brands with a focus on digital strategy and growth.

Leah Ryu

Product Designer @ Uber

Product Designer @ Uber

Samuel Choi

Car and tech enthusiast. Passionate about innovation through AI and ML

Developing Agentic AI for Sports https://viniv.io/

Richard Yang

Founder & CEO at Marketon Inc. | Management, Strategy & Planning | AI & Data, XR, Hardware & Deep Tech

I am the Founder and CEO of Marketon Inc., a pioneering company specializing in next-generation XR devices and hovering hologram technology. With over 20 years of experience in the ICT industry, I am passionate about transforming innovative technologies into global business opportunities. Since 2019, Marketon has developed glasses-free holographic displays, mid-air touch interfaces, and AI-powered virtual agents, creating immersive experiences across the education, museum, hospitality, finance, and automotive sectors. My vision is to revolutionize human-computer interaction through visible AI agents and interactive holographic technology. I am excited to discuss how our solutions can be integrated into new markets. I welcome global partnerships, strategic investments, and opportunities to shape the future of XR innovation.

Yuna Lee

COO, Generous Wellness at Generous Holdings | MBA @ Columbia

I am currently building Generous Wellness at Generous Holdings. I hold an MBA from Columbia and have a background at CHANEL and LVMH. My work focuses on strategy and planning across the retail, media, and wellness sectors. I look forward to discussing these industries and exploring new opportunities for collaboration.

Jeff Yi

Licensed R.E. Broker at Penn Plaza Property

Jeff Yi is a seasoned New York–based real estate broker with extensive experience across residential and commercial markets. Born and raised in Seoul, Korea, Jeff made New York his permanent home, drawn by the city’s entrepreneurial energy and opportunities. Prior to entering real estate full time, Jeff founded and operated several successful retail and service businesses, including a well-known retail and import store in Greenwich Village for over 13 years. He began his real estate career with one of New York City’s largest brokerage firms, where he spent 15 years building a distinguished track record, before founding and now operating his own boutique brokerage firm, providing highly tailored advisory services. A former mortgage banker, Jeff has a comprehensive understanding of financing structures, capital markets, and the full transaction process. He specializes in multi-family buildings, mixed-use properties, office and retail leasing. Fluent in Korean, he works extensively with Korean and international clients, including close collaboration with the Republic of Korea. Most recently, he assisted the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in New York with its office relocation, overseeing site selection, negotiations, and execution with discretion and efficiency. Jeff has demonstrated civic leadership, having served as President of the Korean American Association of Manhattan, supporting the Korean-American community and strengthening engagement with local institutions. He is committed to continuous learning and is currently enhancing his skills through commercial real estate financial analysis courses at Fordham University. Outside of real estate, Jeff is an accomplished marathon runner, having completed more than 40 full marathons, and enjoys fishing and live music as a way to unwind. He is married and the proud father of one son and two daughters.

Sumin Lee

Data & AI | Data Engineering, Intelligent Automation & Agentic AI

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I’m a data and AI professional with experience across enterprise AI, intelligent automation, and data engineering. Most recently, I worked at SAP, helping organizations turn AI and data into practical business solutions. My work spans data platforms, machine learning, GenAI, and agentic AI. I recently relocated to the New York/New Jersey area and am looking forward to connecting with founders, operators, and fellow AI/data professionals.

Hugh Im

Art and DOOH and K-brand. Now BRAKETS brings them together: Korean AI and Media artists creating campaigns, DOOH and immersive experiences for US and Global brands, and a U.S. launch partner for Korean brands.

Art and DOOH and K-brand. Now BRAKETS brings them together: Korean AI and Media artists creating campaigns, DOOH and immersive experiences for US and Global brands, and a U.S. launch partner for Korean brands.