Gary Rhee
Gary Rhee
Head of Portfolio Management
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I identify and scale the next generation of technology companies at the intersection of blockchain, AI, and open systems. My focus is on founders and teams who understand that power flows to whoever controls the definitions—and who are building systems that distribute that power, not concentrate it.
Based in:
Seoul, South Korea
Philosophy
I believe in a few core principles that guide every decision:
Power Precedes Technology
Technology changes quickly. Power structures change slowly. Before investing in a tool, ask: who defines success? Who controls the system?
Data Democracy or Data Slavery
Open APIs = future. Closed walls = past. Companies that hoard data are choosing isolation over network effects.
Long-Term Over Quarterly
Structure built for 10 years beats optimization for quarterly metrics. Sustainable companies solve real problems, not symptoms.
Ground Truth Matters
Founders must live in their own market. If you don't understand your customers' pain, you're building for an idea, not a reality.
Connection Over Isolation
Systems built for ecosystems scale. Systems built for survival don't. Choose integration; choose openness.
What I Look For
Clear Vision
Founders who understand their market and why their solution matters
Open Architecture
APIs and data structures designed for integration, not lock-in
Data-Driven
Metrics that matter; focus on sustainable growth, not vanity numbers
Network Effects
Systems that get stronger as more people join, not weaker
Execution
Teams that move fast, ship products, and learn from real feedback
Intelligence
People who change their minds when shown better logic