Minsoo Kim

MINSOO KIM

Business Strategy in Seoul

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Experiences

I approach business challenges from a strategic perspective, with a deep interest in how technology shapes companies and industries.

SK telecom

Strategy Manager

Jan 2025 - Now

SK Telecom is South Korea’s largest mobile network operator, offering services in telecommunications, AI, and digital platforms.

I work in the Future Strategy Team, where I research global telecom trends and analyze industry developments to support corporate strategy. I prepare internal reports and presentation materials for executive decision-making.

BOLD Corporation

Co-Founder & CTO

Aug 2019 - Aug 2023 (4Y 1M)

BOLD Corporation was a Seoul-based IT company offering contact center operations, commerce support, and B2B digital services under the brand BOLDWORK.

I served as CTO and Co-Founder, leading various projects to solve internal and external business challenges through technical solutions. I oversaw the development and execution of systems and tools essential to company operations.

dodotdo Inc.

Software Engineer

Dec 2015 - Jun 2016 (6M)

dodotdo Inc. was a Korean startup providing smartwatch-based communication systems for the hospitality industry, focusing on B2B solutions for hotels.

I developed HIMS (Hospitality Information Managing System) and contributed to product planning and system architecture. I also participated in a two-month field test at hotels in San Diego and Las Vegas prior to deployment to a major hotel chain.

Acticivites

I enjoy learning through exploration—diving into ideas, testing hypotheses, and turning curiosity into structured thinking.

Blockchain Valley

Research Team Leader

Mar 2023 - Feb 2024

Blockchain Valley is a Korea University–based community dedicated to blockchain research, hackathons, and peer learning in distributed ledger technologies.

I served as Research Lead in 2023, where I organized weekly research sessions, published over 40 articles, managed Medium content and SEO, and led collaboration projects with Function X, INF CryptoLab, and Com2Us XPLA.

Software Maestro

Trainee, 5th Cohort

Jun 2014 - Dec 2014

Software Maestro is a government-funded training program in South Korea designed to foster high-level software professionals.

I was selected as a 5th cohort trainee in 2014, during which I learned a wide range of technologies and participated in collaborative software projects.

Educations

I studied Computer Science in depth, building a strong technical foundation that I applied through startup work, research, and strategic projects.

Korea University

B.S. in Computer Sci. & Eng.

Mar 2014 - Aug 2024

Korea University is one of South Korea’s leading research universities.

I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Sci. & Eng. with a specialized track. During my studies, I actively engaged in startup activities—including founding and joining several early-stage ventures—which allowed me to gain both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in software development and entrepreneurship.

Gyeongnam Science High school

High School Diploma (Early Graduation)

Mar 2012 - Feb 2014

Gyeongnam Science High School is a specialized high school for gifted students in science and mathematics in South Korea.

I graduated early after completing the curriculum in two years. During my time there, I served as president of the computer science club, where I led various student-driven projects and activities.

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Minsoo Kim

MINSOO KIM

Business Strategy in Seoul

Contact me

LinkedIn ↗

Tech Blog ↗

Experiences

I approach business challenges from a strategic perspective, with a deep interest in how technology shapes companies and industries.

SK telecom

Strategy Manager

Jan 2025 - Now

SK Telecom is South Korea’s largest mobile network operator, offering services in telecommunications, AI, and digital platforms.

I work in the Future Strategy Team, where I research global telecom trends and analyze industry developments to support corporate strategy. I prepare internal reports and presentation materials for executive decision-making.

BOLD Corporation

Co-Founder & CTO

Aug 2019 - Aug 2023 (4Y 1M)

BOLD Corporation was a Seoul-based IT company offering contact center operations, commerce support, and B2B digital services under the brand BOLDWORK.

I served as CTO and Co-Founder, leading various projects to solve internal and external business challenges through technical solutions. I oversaw the development and execution of systems and tools essential to company operations.

dodotdo Inc.

Software Engineer

Dec 2015 - Jun 2016 (6M)

dodotdo Inc. was a Korean startup providing smartwatch-based communication systems for the hospitality industry, focusing on B2B solutions for hotels.

I developed HIMS (Hospitality Information Managing System) and contributed to product planning and system architecture. I also participated in a two-month field test at hotels in San Diego and Las Vegas prior to deployment to a major hotel chain.

Acticivites

I enjoy learning through exploration—diving into ideas, testing hypotheses, and turning curiosity into structured thinking.

Blockchain Valley

Research Team Leader

Mar 2023 - Feb 2024

Blockchain Valley is a Korea University–based community dedicated to blockchain research, hackathons, and peer learning in distributed ledger technologies.

I served as Research Lead in 2023, where I organized weekly research sessions, published over 40 articles, managed Medium content and SEO, and led collaboration projects with Function X, INF CryptoLab, and Com2Us XPLA.

Software Maestro

Trainee, 5th Cohort

Jun 2014 - Dec 2014

Software Maestro is a government-funded training program in South Korea designed to foster high-level software professionals.

I was selected as a 5th cohort trainee in 2014, during which I learned a wide range of technologies and participated in collaborative software projects.

Educations

I studied Computer Science in depth, building a strong technical foundation that I applied through startup work, research, and strategic projects.

Korea University

B.S. in Computer Sci. & Eng.

Mar 2014 - Aug 2024

Korea University is one of South Korea’s leading research universities.

I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Sci. & Eng. with a specialized track. During my studies, I actively engaged in startup activities—including founding and joining several early-stage ventures—which allowed me to gain both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in software development and entrepreneurship.

Gyeongnam Science High school

High School Diploma (Early Graduation)

Mar 2012 - Feb 2014

Gyeongnam Science High School is a specialized high school for gifted students in science and mathematics in South Korea.

I graduated early after completing the curriculum in two years. During my time there, I served as president of the computer science club, where I led various student-driven projects and activities.