Sang Won Lee
Chief Operating Officer @ FriendliAI
About
Innovative and entrepreneurial technology leader with over 20 years of experience in driving product development, fostering partnerships, and leading cross-functional teams in the tech and mobility sectors. Proven track record in conceptualizing and commercializing cutting-edge AI/ML solutions, building partnerships with universities and enterprises, licensing IP, managing global teams, and executing successful M&A processes.
United States
San Carlos
Information Technology & Services
Telecommunications, Business Development, Product Management, Mobile Devices, Strategy, Product Marketing, Business Strategy, Market Analysis, Competitive Analysis, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Start-ups, Mobile Applications, Go-to-market Strategy, Project Management, Product Development, Mobile Internet, Enterprise Software, Business Planning, User Experience, Product Launch
Experience
Chief Operating Officer
FriendliAI
Redwood City, California, United States
TDK SensEI
TDK
CEO
TDK Qeexo (Merged into TDK SensEI)
San Jose, California, United States
• Led successful integration of Qeexo into TDK, harmonizing cultures and maximizing synergies • Developed innovative Edge AI business model, combining Qeexo's AI/ML IP with TDK's sensor technology • Spearheaded launch of TDK SensEI (TDK's Edge AI Business Division), leveraging combined strengths of Qeexo and TDK.
CEO & Cofounder, Board Member
Qeexo, Co. (Acquired by TDK USA Corp)
Mountain View
• Launched FingerSense™, deployed on 400M+ devices • Developed EarSense™, enabling the first "all-screen" smartphone • Created Qeexo AutoML, an automated MLaaS platform • Secured key partnerships, including IP licensing with Carnegie Mellon University • Led multinational teams across US and Asia • Achieved industry recognition: 3 CES Innovation Awards, 1 GLOMO Award • Secured Series A and B funding; successfully negotiated acquisition by TDK USA Corp
Technology Program Manager
HTC
Bellevue
• Designed and implemented HTC's Innovation Management Process • Established collaborations with 17 solution companies and university labs, resulting in 7 innovative human-device interaction solutions
OEM Partnership Development / Product Manager
SK Telecom
• Developed partnerships with major mobile device manufacturers (Nokia, Sony Ericsson, HTC) • Led cross-functional team in global device deployment, reducing average purchase price by 5%
Mobile Device Product Planner
Samsung Electronics
• Managed Samsung's mobile device product line-ups from concept to launch • Negotiated with global mobile network operators to define device features
Education
University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business
Business
Pohang University of Science and Technology
Electronic and Electrical Engineering
Brisbane Boys' College
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