Jai Kim
About Jai Kim
Jai Kim is a Senior Manager of Product Management with extensive experience in strategy and operations across various industries. He has a strong background in optimizing product value and revenue growth, having previously held leadership roles at companies such as Hat and Beyond and Magnus Care, LLC.
Work at Wider Circle
Jai Kim currently serves as Senior Manager of Product Management at Wider Circle, a role he has held since 2024. In this position, he focuses on optimizing product value and enhancing customer satisfaction through strategic planning and process improvement. His experience in product management is complemented by his previous role at Wider Circle as a Product Manager from 2022 to 2023.
Previous Experience at Hat and Beyond
Jai Kim worked at Hat and Beyond as Manager of Strategy & Operations from 2018 to 2021. During his tenure, he implemented Agile methodology to improve process efficiency and inventory accuracy. He also led cross-functional teams, contributing to achieving $20 million in revenue during the challenging year of 2020.
Background in Startups and Consulting
Before his role at Hat and Beyond, Jai co-founded Magnus Care, LLC, where he served as Managing Director from 2017 to 2021. He also worked as a consultant for Aging2.0 and UCLA, gaining valuable experience in strategic planning and operations. His early career included a position at Innova Consulting Group, focusing on business development and investment strategy.
Education and Academic Qualifications
Jai Kim holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business/Managerial Economics from UCLA, where he studied from 2011 to 2017. He also attended Santa Monica College, focusing on Computer Science for nine months in 2019-2020. His foundational education includes graduating from Hebron Academy in 2011.
Military Service
Jai Kim served in the Republic of Korea Air Force as a Staff Sergeant from 2012 to 2014. This experience provided him with leadership skills and discipline, which he has applied throughout his professional career.