Jehong Park, Venture Partner

Professional Overview

Jehong Park is an experienced venture capital investor and strategic advisor with a proven track record of identifying and supporting high-growth technology startups. As a Venture Partner at Haymaker Ventures and General Partner at Atlas Pacific Capital, he leverages his deep industry expertise and extensive network to help founders build and scale innovative businesses.

Experience Summary

Current Roles

Venture Partner, Haymaker Ventures (2022 - Present)

Responsible for sourcing, evaluating, and managing investments in early-stage technology companies

Advises portfolio companies on strategic planning, business development, and fundraising

Collaborates with the investment team to develop and implement the firm's investment thesis

General Partner, Atlas Pacific Capital (2019 - Present)

Oversees a portfolio of investments in the renewable energy, sustainability, and cleantech sectors

Provides hands-on support to portfolio companies, helping them navigate growth challenges and secure follow-on funding

Actively involved in the firm's deal origination, due diligence, and portfolio management processes

Career Progression

Summer Venture Associate, New Energy Nexus (2018)

Evaluated investment opportunities and provided strategic recommendations to the leadership team

Conducted market research and competitive analysis to inform the firm's investment thesis

Sloan Fellow, Stanford University Graduate School of Business (2017 - 2018)

Completed a one-year Master's program in management, focusing on entrepreneurship and innovation

Director, Crescendo Equity Partners (2012 - 2017)

Sourced, evaluated, and managed investments in the technology and healthcare sectors

Served as a board observer for several portfolio companies, advising on strategic decisions

Management Consultant, A.T. Kearney (2008 - 2012)

Advised clients on a range of strategic and operational initiatives, with a focus on the energy and utilities sectors

Academic Background

Jehong Park holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business, where he was a Sloan Fellow. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Seoul National University.

Areas of Expertise

Venture capital and private equity investments

Early-stage technology and sustainability startups

Strategic planning and business development

Financial modeling and investment analysis

Entrepreneurship and innovation

Professional Impact

Served on the board of directors or as a board observer for several successful portfolio companies, contributing to their growth and profitability

Actively involved in the local startup ecosystem, mentoring founders and sharing insights at industry events

Published thought leadership articles on emerging trends and best practices in venture capital and sustainable investing

Conclusion

With his extensive experience in venture capital, strategic advisory, and management consulting, Jehong Park is a valuable asset to early-stage technology and sustainability companies. As a Venture Partner and General Partner, he continues to leverage his deep industry knowledge and extensive network to identify promising investment opportunities and help founders build enduring businesses.