Kevin Chung

Researcher
DISC Type : Cs

Global Operations at KRAFTON Inc.

Seoul Incheon Metropolitan Area, South Korea

Overview

Kevin is a Partner at Octagon Venture Partners, leveraging a background in global operations, finance, and strategy. His career includes roles as Head of Global Operations at Krafton, along with positions at Apple, Coupang, McKinsey & Company, and Credit Suisse. He holds an MBA from Northwesterns Kellogg School of Management and a B. S. from Columbia University.

Kevin is passionate about fostering the next wave of innovation, dedicating his expertise to supporting and scaling groundbreaking companies. His experience spans from high-level corporate finance and M&A to hands-on operational excellence in the tech, e-commerce, and gaming sectors, reflecting a deep interest in the startup ecosystem and venture capital.

He has recently transitioned from a senior operational role in the gaming industry to become a venture capital partner.

Personality Overview

Cost Conscious

Soft Communicator

Process Focused

Being observant comes to them naturally.  The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.

Topics They Care About

Venture Capital
Currently a Partner at Octagon Venture Partners, focused on investing in and supporting the next generation of innovative companies.
Startup Growth
His role in venture capital involves helping to scale and support early-stage companies, leveraging his extensive operational and strategic experience.
Global Operations
Served as Head of Global Operations at gaming giant Krafton and held senior operational and sales roles at Apple and Coupang.

Media Appearances

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Work History

10-2021
Global Operations at KRAFTON Inc.
7-2017 - 10-2021
Sales at Apple
10-2011 - 7-2017
Operations / Product / Marketing at Coupang
10-2011
Consultant at McKinsey & Company
7-1999 - 8-2004
Corporate Finance / M&A at Credit Suisse

Education

2005 - 2006
MBA from Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
1993 - 1997
B.S. from Columbia University

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Insights For Selling To Kevin

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • When following up with them, expect slowness; use questions to engage them, preferably over email.
  • Preferably use email to follow up with them instead of phone or Linkedin, engage by asking question or opinions
  • Actively address their concerns around change, risk, and acceptance by users

DONT's

  • Avoid winging it with them particularly, answer a question only if you know the answer well
  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘you will just love it’ etc.
  • Avoid emotional and informal language, stay objective and to the point instead

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kevin is

  • Low-risk, adoption by others are very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kevin

  • They are unlikely to say no, it's better to stop yourself once you have exhausted all the options.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kevin move?

  • They do not like to rush and therefore can be quite slow in their decision-making.
  • Can Kevin take some risk or not?

  • They have little risk-appetite and prefer to take measured decisions.

You And Kevin

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