Colin Hodge

Colin Hodge is an entrepreneur and activist known for his work in technology and human rights. He is the Co-Founder of Snowball: Make an Impact for Human Rights & Freedoms, an organization focused on promoting human rights and freedoms, particularly in Asia.12

Professional Background

Colin has a diverse background in the tech industry:

• Co-owner of DOWN, a top 20 dating app in the US with millions in annual revenue3
• Former Chief Growth Officer at M17 Entertainment, overseeing global expansion for 17 Live, a major livestreaming platform in Asia4
• CEO and Founder of DOWN Dating and Social Apps1
• Former VP of Paktor and Head of Paktor Labs, where he significantly grew user bases and revenue for social apps4

Education and Expertise

Hodge studied Computer Science (major) and Business Management (minor) at Cornell University, graduating with a B.S. in 2007.4 He is known as "The Global Growth Expert" and specializes in organic growth strategies with a global mindset.14

Snowball Community

In 2020, Hodge co-founded Snowball Community, a group dedicated to brainstorming ideas about promoting human rights and freedom in Asia.2 Based in Taiwan, which Hodge describes as "the most free country in Asia," Snowball aims to:

• Raise awareness about human rights issues
• Collaborate with other organizations to have a bigger impact
• Empower citizens to push back against authoritarian governments2

Personal Philosophy

Hodge is passionate about leveraging everyday actions for social impact. He has led campaigns like "Drink or Not," which helps consumers in Taiwan make informed choices about which businesses to support based on their human rights records.2

Colin Hodge continues to be active in entrepreneurship, human rights advocacy, and global growth strategies, drawing from his extensive experience in the tech industry and his commitment to promoting freedom and democracy worldwide.