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JUDGES

They’re more than judges. They’re our mentors. Coming from financial and marketing backgrounds, Podium Star judges give actionable advice and feedback to help startups increase their odds of raising funds.

  • Jin Tanaka

    Managing Partner, Shogun Capital

  • Sophie Yao

    General Manager, Pegasus Tech Ventures (China)

  • Bong Geun Lee

    Director, Kwangdong

  • Jin Seok Seo

    Chair, SK Happiness

  • Seong Ju Cho

    Professor, KAIST

  • Craig LaTouche

    CEO, HireChance

  • Nathan Millard

    CEO, G3 Partners

  • HKelly Shin

    Global Partnership Director, Root Impact

  • Eunse Lee

    Managing Director, Techstars Korea

  • Shotaro Yamanaka

    Principal, Rakuten