From Silicon Valley IT Consultant to University Professor: The Silicon Valley Expert

Professor Jong-yung Yoon holds a Master's degree in Communication from Stanford University and worked as an IT consultant in Silicon Valley for approximately 15 years, gaining experience with various global tech companies such as Facebook, Pinterest, and Yahoo. He also founded MiraKle 51, a startup accelerator based in San Francisco.

He previously served as the Co-President of Bay Area K Group, a professional network of Koreans working in Silicon Valley’s tech industry. During his tenure as the Director of TIPS Town, he established and executed growth strategies for TIPS-funded startup teams. 

Following his role as the Director of AI Yangjae Hub, he is currently a professor at Kookmin University's College of Software Convergence, where he focuses his efforts on researching blockchain and artificial intelligence while nurturing future talents.