Kyu
Kyung
PRODUCT LEADER & ENTREPRENEUR
SKILLS
Core Competencies
Product Strategy, Product Design, Product Management, UX/UI Design, Data Analysis, Market Research, User Research, Product Roadmap
Methodologies
Design Thinking, JTBD Framework, Product Led Growth, Scrum, SAFe Framework, Shape Up Method
Hard Skills
Figma, Sketch, Framer, Photoshop, Illustrator, HTML/CSS/JS, Amplitude, MixPanel, Jira, Shortcut
Soft Skills
Communication, Teamwork & Collaboration, User Empathy, Problem Solving, Detail Oriented, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Leadership, Problem Solving, Prioritization, Adaptability
Experienced product leader and designer with an entrepreneurial spirit and a strong background in developing successful B2B and B2C products. With extensive experience leading product management and design teams in Silicon Valley startups, Kyu specializes in taking products from concept to launch (0-1), blending strategic vision with hands-on execution. Deeply committed to understanding and prioritizing user needs at every stage of development, Kyu also focuses on mentoring and empowering teams to achieve high performance and success.
PORTFOLIO
Software
Commercial
Experience
Jan 2025 - Present
Lunum
Head of Product
Product strategy, management, design, and execution for a mission-driven platform focused on helping organizations make smarter workforce investments that reduce costs, boost performance, and create lasting social impact.
Jul 2024 - Sep 2024
Roadrunner Venture Studios
Consultant
Worked on product discovery, data models, and proof of concept design for energy monitoring, management, and analytics opportunities in commercial real estate.
Jul 2023 - Jun 2024
BootstrapLabs
Entrepreneur in Residence
Led customer discovery and product design for a commercial real estate decarbonization tool, creating mockups, wireframes, UX artifacts, and testing prototypes to validate product concepts.
Jul 2014 - Dec 2022
Guild Labs
Head of Product
Developed software for innovation teams to match startup technology with business needs, serving clients like Pfizer, AstraZeneca, BNY Mellon, and KPMG. Built and mentored product teams, set OKRs, fostered cross-functional collaboration, and prioritized data-driven user insights. Led product design, created wireframes, mockups, prototypes, and a scalable design system. Boosted customer retention through user engagement and testing. Pivoted to focus on impactful climate solutions.
Nov 2005 - Jun 2014
Boulevards New Media
VP Platform and Operations
Led the transition to a scalable media platform integrating 150+ local media properties, boosting operational efficiency by 4x. Recruited and managed 40 employees and 60 freelancers, scaling content production. Achieved 10x user growth and 600% YoY revenue increase. Managed operations for digital marketing, hotel and travel bookings, lead generation, and real estate services.
Sep 2000 - Oct 2005
SF Station
Co-Founder and President
Founded one of the first local online media companies in the U.S., spearheading the design and development of a crowdsourcing media platform and a mobile events calendar app. Achieved 300% YoY revenue growth and successfully managed the merger and acquisition of SF Station by Boulevards New Media.
