Sangmin (simon) Lee

Founder, CEO & Builder

2024

WeeklyVentures is a series venture building platform focused on rapidly transforming ideas into testable MVPs with their one-week timeframe, driven by the conviction that an idea not executed within a week loses its original spark and potential. - Built and validated 20+ technology products through rapid MVP development - Successfully launched AI-powered solutions including: • SoulCanvas: Mental health platform (Spun off with angel investment) • PATENTY: AI-powered patent research & documentation assistant • WeeklyAdvisor: AI startup ideation & documentation platform • PDFconTEXT: PDF content extraction tool • ValuationLAB: Digital startup valuation platform - Developed automated industry intelligence solutions (AMPulse Daily & AI Market Watch)

Mentor

2024

Contributing Columnist - 3Dprint.com

2023

Contributor at 3Dprint.com, specializing in AM topics relevant to the APAC market, investment trends, and technological advancements. For my articles: https://3dprint.com/author/sangmin-simon-lee/

Co-Founder, Writer and Editor

2021

On-demand publishing services, focusing on building a sustainable publishing ecosystem and delivering personal narratives with impact. Successfully planned and published 5 books including "길에서만나다"(2021), "한걸음에 모든 행복이 달려있다"(2022), "자라고 싶은 아이, 아이이고 싶은 어른"(2022), "안나푸르나에서 보내는 편지"(2023), "Meet On The Road"(2023)

Co-Founder and CEO (Exited)

2024 - 2025

AI-powered emotional wellness platform transforming daily journals into artistic emotional insights 🔹 Exited via acquisition in Mar 2025 🔹 Spin-off from @WeeklyVentures

Regional Director Asia

2019 - 2023

- Led technology scouting across APAC, evaluating 500+ advanced manufacturing startups - Provided strategic guidance and market development support to portfolio companies - Built extensive network of industry experts and technology innovators across region - Featured speaker at leading industry conferences including TCT Korea and TCT Japan About AM Ventures The leading venture capital firm in industrial 3D printing (additive manufacturing, AM) has an extensive portfolio of more than a dozen successful companies in 6 countries on 3 continents. The team possesses in-depth technology know-how and is well connected with the most experienced experts in the field. As an investment partner, the company provides a globally leading ecosystem of sustainable investments in AM and introduces entrepreneurs to a large pool of industry veterans, each one with decades of experience in engineering, manufacturing and executive management.

Area Sales Manager - Korea

2015 - 2018

- Spearheaded EOS Korea's strategic growth initiatives and key industry partnerships - Developed and managed key accounts including Samsung, LG, Hanwha Aerospace, Hyundai/Kia Motors, and LSIS - Led channel partner management and sales pipeline development - Coordinated technical application support across automotive, aerospace, and medical sectors EOS GmbH is a global leader in industrial 3D printing and additive manufacturing technology. Specializing in advanced solutions for metal and polymer production, EOS empowers industries with innovative, sustainable manufacturing processes, driving efficiency and customization.

Founding member & Team Manager

2013 - 2015

- Led 8-member team with full P&L responsibility at Mirae International - Pioneered Korea's first 3D printer leasing program - Established strategic partnerships with major industry players - Developed targeted market segmentation strategies for various 3D printing technologies

Founder & Representative

2011 - 2013

- Launched Korea's first solar energy subscription program - Managed end-to-end business operations focusing on renewable energy solutions including solar and piezo-based energy harvesting - Vision "Supplying sustainable new technologies which are simple, affordable and fulfilling humanity's basic needs" (모든 이의 실생활에 기본적으로 필요한 신기술을 저렴하고, 단순하며, 지속가능한 방식으로 전파하기)

Founder

2005 - 2008

- Built e-commerce platform to 6,000 active users - Generated sustainable revenue stream - Successfully exited through strategic sale to wholesale distributor after 3 years - Conducted world travel post-exit, expanding international perspective