Feeling Great

Overview

Co-founder & General Manager of $4M+ accelerator fund supporting Asian-led startups, creatives, and social impact ventures. Led team of 20 across 4 departments managing accelerator programs, strategic partnerships, and community building. Portfolio companies raised $55M+ post-program.

Responsibilities

KPIs Owned: Portfolio company funding, program completion rates, network growth, partnership ROI

• Owned P&L and strategic operations of $4M+ fund across multiple verticals

• Led team of 20 across accelerator operations, partnerships, marketing, and technology

• Launched semi-annual 12-week programs with 100+ alumni founders

• Built 500+ founder network and 100+ angel investor network

Project Highlights

Strategic Partnership Engine Accelerator needed distribution channels and credibility to compete with established programs. Secured partnerships with Spotify, Live Nation, Netflix, and Tribeca Studios, creating systematic opportunities for portfolio companies.

Network-Effect Investment Pipeline Traditional accelerators relied on application-based deal flow limiting access to highest-quality founders. Built 500+ founder network and 100+ angel network creating systematic investment pipeline and $55M+ in follow-on funding.

Multi-Vertical Expansion Founder-only focus limited accelerator impact and missed opportunities in creative and social impact sectors. Expanded from startups to creatives (filmmakers, musicians, artists) and social impact, proving program scalability.

Community Activation System Network needed to demonstrate measurable impact beyond traditional startup metrics. Generated $125k+ in COVID-19 relief for minority-owned businesses through systematic community mobilization.

Tags: General Manager, Accelerator, Venture Capital, Community Building, Strategic Partnerships, Investment Pipeline, Program Management, Network Effects, Diversity & Inclusion