Jeffrey Ling

Jeffrey Ling is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in startup incubation, legal services, and venture building.

He currently leads the startup incubation program at Ministry of Awesome in New Zealand, overseeing a portfolio of 150+ startups, 90+ mentors, and 100+ investors.

Prior to his current role, Jeffrey managed the Lightning Lab Tourism Accelerator in NZ and accumulated 8 years of experience in the startup ecosystem in Taiwan, which included founding his own legal startup and working with various tech startups.

His educational journey includes earning three degrees from the University of Canterbury in Commerce, Arts, Law, and an MBA in Entrepreneurship from National Chengchi University in Taiwan.

Jeffrey's areas of expertise and interest span across FMCG startups, Enterprise SaaS, Travel Tech, Legal Tech, Cross Border Venture Building, Angel Investing, Corporate Innovation, and more.

He has been actively involved in multiple organizations and initiatives, including Founding Community Leader roles, Director positions, and advisory roles at various startup-related entities.

Jeffrey's professional journey also includes 10 years of experience as a legal professional in both law firms and in-house environments.

Born and raised in Malaysia, Jeffrey has a multicultural background with extended stays in New Zealand and Taiwan, where he spent 12 years before returning to NZ to prioritize family time.