ByungSun Hwang Ph.D.

Dr. ByungSun Hwang is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in the tech industry, serving as a software engineer, serial entrepreneur, consultant, director, and professor.

As the co-founder of Bigbang Angels and Bigbang Ventures, he is actively involved in supporting tech startups in Korea and Asia, having invested in over 100 companies with a total market value of 400M$ and 8 successful exit cases.

Dr. Hwang is the chairman of the board at Bigbang Angels, Inc. and plays a crucial role in the growth and success of startups by offering strategic guidance and investment.

Across Asia Alliance, co-founded by Dr. Hwang, is a startup community fostering collaboration among global accelerators, VCs, and large corporations, facilitating cross-border expansion and cooperation in domains like AI, healthcare, beauty, and platform.

With a strong passion for empowering the next generation of innovators and leaders, Dr. Hwang serves as a board member and strategic advisor for various startups, including Lezhin Comics, Zipdoc, CrowdWorks, Promedius, StoreCamera, and Cartesi.

His educational background includes a Ph.D. in Management of Information Technology from Konkuk University, an MS in Computer Science from Inha University, and a BS in Statistics from Inha University.

Dr. Hwang has held key positions in reputable organizations such as Allocator One, AngeLounge, QIC.AI, Cartesi, and Bigbang Angels, showcasing his expertise in strategic advisory, investment, and entrepreneurship.

Having served as a visiting professor at KAIST and a professor at Chungkang College of Cultural Industries, Dr. Hwang actively contributes to nurturing talent and fostering innovation in the tech ecosystem.

His diverse professional journey includes roles at LG Electronics, LG CNS, Agentleader, Inc., and MINES, Inc., where he honed his skills and expertise in various facets of the tech industry.

Dr. ByungSun Hwang's vast experience, deep industry knowledge, and commitment to fostering tech innovation make him a respected figure in the startup community and venture capital landscape.