Awake Corporation, a prominent South Korean startup, developed WeBible. CEO MJ Kim, a devout Christian and serial entrepreneur since his youth, was inspired by his supportive pastor. Seeing a lack of tech solutions for believers, he aimed to make a positive impact on the Christian community.
Our Leadership :A Testament to Excellence and Faith
CEO, Min-jun Kim : A Visionary Leader with a Heart for the Christian Community
At the young age of 24, our CEO Kim Min-jun has already made a significant impact in both the business and Christian communities. His focus is not just on entrepreneurial success but also on enriching the Christian community. Starting his entrepreneurial journey at 18, he has founded three companies, successfully sold a business to a major corporation, and has been recognized by Forbes as one of Asia's "30 Under 30" leaders in 2017.
Commitment to Social Responsibility and Christian Values
Despite his young age, Kim Min-jun is actively involved in social contributions through organizations like Korea Compassion and Love's Fruit, embodying his Christian values and love in action.
Awards and Recognitions
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Forbes Asia's "30 Under 30" - Healthcare & Science (2017)
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Minister of Gender Equality and Family's 'Youth Commendation'
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Chairman of the Financial Services Commission Award
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Minister of Education's Entrepreneurship Award
CPO, Kaya Lee : An IT Product Expert / Ex-Data Scientist
Our CPO brings a wealth of experience in IT product development and scaling. Having led the growth as a Head of Product of 'Glam,' a dating app that outperformed 'Tinder' in Korea, her expertise is invaluable as we strive to make WeBible a global leader in spiritual growth. She led the business as a data scientist at Glam to enhance the matching algorithm using machine learning.
Product Manager, Joel Hong
An alumnus of one of South Korea's prestigious theological institutions, Chongshin University. Majored Social Work. With a background in social work, he is passionate about community well-being and creating opportunities for churches to practice neighborly love.
Noteworthy Growth and Milestones
Awake Corporation Timeline
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Founded in April 2020
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Launched 'Meerkat iO' for creators in June 2020
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Secured 1.5 billion KRW investment from Buzzvil, Seoul National University Holdings, and Toss in December 2020
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Selected as a Star Valley Company by the Technology Guarantee Fund in October 2021
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Passed the Korea Enterprise Data Technology Evaluation in October 2021
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Won the startup survival program 'FOUND' in June 2022
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Launched 'creatorly' software for creators in October 2022
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Formed a partnership with Samsung Electronics (CLAB) in November 2022
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Received the Financial Services Commission Chairman Award in December 2022
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Appointed as an executive director of the Korea MCN Association in February 2023
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Launched 'WeBible' for Christians in March 2023
These achievements and recognitions are not just milestones but fuel for our journey ahead, as we aim to make WeBible a global platform for spiritual growth.
