Esther Lim

Techstars Corporate Innovation - Founder - Speaker and Advisor to Enterprises, Startups and Youth

Esther Lim is a seasoned professional currently serving as the lead of the Network Engagement Team for Corporate Innovation at Techstars. With a background as a serial founder and innovation leader, she brings extensive experience in advising Fortune 500 companies, coaching startups, and developing new markets.1 2

Professional Background

Esther's expertise spans several areas:

Innovation strategy
Strategic partnerships between corporates and startups
Venture development
International business strategy
Launching and scaling startups
Business transformation
Design thinking

Her role at Techstars involves exploring emerging technologies and finding innovative ways to incorporate them across different industries within corporations. She focuses on matching needs with available resources and aligning talents with suitable opportunities through the extensive Techstars network.

Education and Previous Roles

Esther studied Financial Economics and Business Management at Columbia University in the City of New York. Her professional journey includes various key positions:

Corporate Innovation in Network Engagement at Techstars
Chair of the Diversity & Inclusion Training Committee at Techstars
Mentor at Techstars
Global Program Director for the Korean New York Accelerator Program at Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator
COO and Co-Founder at multiple ventures

Expertise and Approach

Esther is known for her entrepreneurial spirit and ability to deliver results swiftly with fervor, ambition, and skill. She leverages her cross-sector experiences and multicultural perspectives to create collaborative solutions for complex challenges. Her work often involves facilitating Proof of Concept (POC) collaborations between corporations and startups, helping to bridge the gap between established companies and innovative new ventures.1 2

In her role at Techstars, Esther contributes to fostering innovation and growth in the startup ecosystem, drawing on her extensive network and deep understanding of both corporate and startup environments.