Daniel Shin Un Kang
About Daniel Shin Un Kang
Daniel Shin Un Kang is a co-founder of Flowbo, with a background in investment and consulting across multiple countries. He has worked with notable organizations such as SoftBank Investment Advisers and NEXT Canada, and he holds a Master of Public Policy from the University of Oxford.
Work at Flowbo
Daniel Shin Un Kang serves as Co-Founder at Flowbo, a company that is part of Y Combinator's Summer 2021 batch. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's growth and development in the fintech sector. Flowbo operates out of Los Angeles, California, and Seoul, South Korea, focusing on creating solutions that enhance access to capital.
Previous Experience
Before his role at Flowbo, Daniel worked at SoftBank Investment Advisers as an Investment Professional for one year, from 2019 to 2020, in London, United Kingdom. He also spent six months in 2019 in the San Francisco Bay Area in the same role. His experience includes serving as a Board Observer at AUTO1 Group in Berlin, Germany, and as an Entrepreneur at NEXT Canada in Toronto. Additionally, he has held various positions in consulting and analysis at firms such as Oliver Wyman and The Boston Consulting Group.
Education and Expertise
Daniel holds a Master of Public Policy (MPP) from the University of Oxford, where he studied Tech & Health Policy. He earned a Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) in Finance & International Business from McGill University. His educational background also includes studies in Aviation at Eid Air Aviation Academy, where he achieved a Private Pilot License, and an International Exchange program at Seoul National University. He participated in the Hesselbein Leadership Fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh.
Global Impact and Community Involvement
Daniel has accumulated over 12,000 hours of service across various roles, including founding an NGO and serving as a civilian instructor and pilot with the Royal Canadian Air Cadets. He has also been involved in writing about technology and venture capital. His commitment to fairer access to capital aligns with his professional focus on fintech and investments. Additionally, he served as an Ambassador to Canada for the Clinton Global Initiative University (CGIU).
International Work Experience
Daniel has worked across multiple countries, including the United States, Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom, and South Korea. His professional focus spans sectors such as fintech, marketplaces, and the creator economy, reflecting a diverse and global perspective in his career.