Min Kim

Director, Venture Lab at Yale Ventures | Faculty Innovation & Venture Creation | Former PE Investor & Startup Founder

New York City Metropolitan Area

About

I lead Venture Lab at Yale Ventures, where I help faculty innovators translate research into startup companies through venture development, commercialization support, and Entrepreneur-in-Residence networks. My background includes private equity, strategy consulting, startup leadership, and innovation strategy across healthcare, technology, media, and education. Prior to Yale, I worked at Angelo, Gordon & Co., Bain & Company, and Goldman Sachs, and founded companies in digital media and education. I also teach entrepreneurship and innovation at Sacred Heart University.

Experience

  • Director, Venture Lab at Yale Ventures
    2023 - Present · 3 yrs 7 mos

    Lead Venture Lab at Yale Ventures, supporting faculty innovators in translating research into startup companies through commercialization programs, Entrepreneur-in-Residence networks, and venture development support. - Lead venture development initiatives supporting faculty founders across therapeutics, healthtech, engineering, and AI - Direct Yale’s Entrepreneur-in-Residence program and commercialization mentorship ecosystem

  • Adjunct Professor, Jack Welch College of Business & Technology at Sacred Heart University
    2017 - Present · 9 yrs 7 mos

    Teach undergraduate and MBA courses in entrepreneurship, innovation, and general management. Also lead innovation-focused executive education and corporate training programs.

  • Founder, CEO at Versed, Inc.
    2017 - 2023 · 6 yrs

    Founded and led an education marketplace providing advisory services for families.

  • Independent Consultant at Strategy and Investment Consulting
    2015 - 2018 · 3 yrs

    Advised companies and investors on growth strategy, market analysis, and investment opportunities across technology, fintech, and digital services sectors.

  • Co-Founder, CEO at Meme Networks
    2008 - 2012 · 4 yrs

    Founded a digital membership and loyalty platform focused on enthusiast and affinity communities.