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David HONG

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洪大為 David HONG

General Manager

Plug and Play Taiwan

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Plug and Play Taiwan/Plug and Play Tech Center

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General Manager

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PERSONAL BIO

David works in the intersection of corporate innovation, strategy and venture capital, operations management, and post-investment management. He is a general manager at Plug and Play Tech Center, building the world's leading innovation platform with a mission to drive innovation by connecting entrepreneurs, corporations, and investors worldwide.

He was previously with IBM (SWG/Innovation Center (GCG, Taipei), Wall Street BU (Global FSS Key Clients, New York), GBS (Strategy & Change, Operations Strategy, New York) and UBS, Kymco Capital, and special assistant to the CEO at Marketech International Corporation TWSE: 6196 focusing on executing corporate strategies and strategic investments.

WORK EXPERIENCE AND AWARDS

General Manager, Plug and Play Tech Center, Taiwan (2022 - present)
Special Assistant to the CEO, Marketech International Corporation, Taiwan (2021 - 2022)
Co-Founder and Managing Partner, King's Angel Network, Taiwan (2020 - present)

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

Executive Master in Technology & Management, University of Pennsylvania, USA
Bachelor in Electrical Engineering, National Taiwan University, Taiwan

INSTRUCTION LANGUAGES

Mandarin
English

Job Positions

Department Staff Number

- 5-10 people

Internship Job Description

【Hybrid Work】

Plug and Play Tech Center is currently looking for an entry-level Ventures Analyst Intern who is familiar with the startup community and interested in growing his/her skills.

HOW YOU WILL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

This role will require you to work closely with your ventures team and assist with:
- Sourcing Seed and Series A startups for vertical programs, conduct analysis and due diligence
- Scheduling meetings between startups and corporate partners, and facilitate those meetings
- Working with corporations to identify areas for strategic investment opportunities within our industry specific verticals
- Facilitating introductions between corporate partners and startups
- Evangelizing Plug and Play to all potential network partners including startups, investors, corporate, university, and government representatives
- Event production and logistical support for demo days, mentor sessions and other events as part of the accelerator
- Additional operational or administrative work for Plug and Play Ventures as needed

Preferred Intern Education Level

- undergraduate students (third year and above)
- Master students
- Ph.D. students

Preferred Intern Skill Sets or Qualities

- Career driven individual with passion for technology entrepreneurship, investments, and high-tech start-ups
- Self-starter who can work with minimal supervision
- Great Interpersonal skills
- Strong problem-solving, analytical, and quantitative skills
- Detail Oriented
- Ability to multitask and be results driven
- Strong punctuality and professionalism in the workplace
- High achiever mindset and can do attitude

Others

- Upon the completion of the NTU International Mentorship Program, students may continue as interns for an additional 6 months, at the discretion of the organisation.
- Salaries (subsidies) provided.
- Benefits provided.

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