1. Introduction of Special Lecture Lecturer

JaeHee Chang is a Partner at Antler Korea, where she leads the firm's mission to back exceptional founders at the earliest stages of their journey. With a career spanning management consulting, corporate innovation, and high-growth startups, JaeHee brings multifaceted expertise to the “Day Zero” investment model. She began her career at Booz Allen Hamilton and held key strategic roles at Boston Investment Co., Naver, and Cheil, specializing in digital transformation and market expansion for both global tech giants and established conglomerates.

Transitioning from strategy to execution, JaeHee was an integral operator in the growth of ventures such as Wanted Lab and TOROOC. This firsthand experience navigating the friction of early-stage scaling—from product-market fit to user acquisition—now anchors her role as a venture builder for South Korea's most ambitious entrepreneurs. Today, she leverages Antler's global network to help local talent transform nascent ideas into category-defining international businesses.

2. A Brief Introduction to Antler Korea

Antler Korea LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/82853245

Antler is the world's most active early-stage venture capital firm and the pioneer of "Day Zero" investing—an approach focused on partnering with exceptional founders before they even have a team or a fully formed idea. Through its global platform spanning over 30 cities, Antler Korea removes the barriers to entrepreneurship by connecting outlier talent with world-class co-founders, validating business models, and providing initial capital. By supporting founders from inception to scale, Antler Korea serves as a long-term partner for those building the next generation of technology companies that move the world forward.

3. Special Lecture Topic

Building with a Global VC