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Karl Joseph Weaver 魏卡爾

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Asia-Pacific Business Development Director at Newport Technologies
📍 Woodinville, Washington, United States

Karl is the Asia-Pacific Business Development Director for Newport Technologies, specializing in go-to-market strategies for AI chips and GenAI in the Asian mobile industry. He holds a B. S. from Salve Regina University and a certification in Broadband Wireless Communications. Colleagues describe him as a passionate expert and the "Guru" of mobile commerce.

With extensive expatriate experience in Asia, Europe, and North America, Karl is fluent in both Mandarin and English, holding a language certification from National Taiwan Normal University. He leverages his deep cultural and business understanding of the Greater China market to build strong partnerships.

He is a mobile industry "Rainmaker" who has pioneered initiatives in contactless payments, embedded software security, and eSIM technology throughout Asia.

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Experience
8 Years
Current Role
Asia-Pacific Business Development Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Woodinville, Washington, United States
Personality Overview

How Karl shows up

ROI Driven
Rigorous & Demanding
Fast But Analytical

They prefer to be the ones controlling the conversation or defining the terms. They take a lot of pride in personal achievements. They like to move fast and expect the same from others.

Priorities

Topics Karl cares about

AI Chip Supply Chain
He is a frequent speaker on this topic, focusing on the Asian market and Inference for AI chips. He planned to discuss this at CES 2026.
GenAI at the Edge
His recent thought leadership and professional focus are on deploying Generative AI on edge devices like smartphones and IoT hardware.
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Career

Work history

1-2024
Asia-Pacific Business Development Director
Newport Technologies
11-2021 - 1-2024
Head of Community Growth, Biz Dev & Partnerships for Web3 DePin "Arkreen" Project for Aitos.io
arkreen
1-2020 - 11-2021
Global Business Development Director (BoAT = Blockchain of AI Things)
aitos.io
2-2018 - 2-2020
OEM Biz Dev Director APAC - Dual Roots of Trust Security protection of crypto wallets on Smartphones
Rivetz
3-2017 - 2-2018
eSIM and iUICC (iSIM) Business Development Manager - - Asia-Pacific/Greater China
Arm
In the press

Media appearances

New Tech Founder Spotlight: Karl J Weaver, APAC Biz Dev Director – Newport Technologies. Featured in New Tech Northwest
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Education
B.S.
Salve Regina University
2003 - 2004
Broadband Wireless Communications
University of Washington
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Dominance (D)

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