Irene Koo

Irene Koo is the Founder & CEO of Mamakoo, a company that provides food guides for travelers.12 She founded Mamakoo in May 2018 after a near-death experience in 2016 that inspired her to travel the world.3 Mamakoo is an app that helps anxious travelers and diners find local recommended restaurants organized by regional specialties.2

Prior to founding Mamakoo, Irene had a successful career in investment banking:

• Vice President at Barclays in Hong Kong (2011-2016)1
• Analyst at Barclays in Seoul (2010-2011)1
• Analyst at Macquarie Group in Seoul (2008-2010)1

Irene holds a BS in Business Administration from USC Marshall School of Business (2005-2007).1 She is fluent in English and Korean, with elementary proficiency in Spanish.1

Her experience with illness (endometriosis) and subsequent world travels led her to create Mamakoo, aiming to help travelers easily discover local culinary specialties and avoid missing out on unique food experiences.23