NextMe

NextMe is a modern virtual waiting room that makes it simple for the service industry to manage their waitlist and serve more guests. Eliminate long lines and create amazing first impressions, all while saving money on outdated technology.

CEO / Co-Founder

Vault Innovation Group

Vault Innovation Group is an agency focused on building and growing mobile and web businesses through innovation.  We pride ourselves in delivering the entire software development cycles from beginning to end.  This includes research/consulting, user experience design, visual design, branding, development, and post launch services.

Business Development Executive

Shatkin Arbor

Shatkin Arbor, Inc., a futures brokerage and clearing company, provides trading tools and professional services to novice traders and hedge funds in the United States. It provides CBOT on-site trading, execution, and support and training services. The company was incorporated in 1990 and is based in Chicago, Illinois. As of August 2008, Shatkin Arbor, Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Macquarie Futures USA Inc.

Analyst

I’m the son of a South Korean immigrant and entrepreneur. My single-parent mother taught me the value of hard work and resilience by involving me in her small dry cleaning and salon business, where I learned the ropes behind the cash register.

My entrepreneurial journey began early. Teaming up with my brother James, we launched our first business offering dog walking services to our mom’s customers. What started as a way to help out quickly turned into a thriving venture, serving 50+ clients and helping our mom pay off school tuition.

In college, my passion for entrepreneurship deepened during my internship as an analyst at the Chicago Board of Trade. Working closely with business owners and entrepreneurs, I saw firsthand the challenges and rewards of running a business, which further fueled my drive.

Today, I’m the Co-Founder and CEO of NextMe, a modern virtual waiting room designed to help the service industry, manage their waitlists and retain more guests. Whether it’s a busy restaurant, a packed event, or a delayed doctor's appointment, NextMe makes the waiting experience seamless so businesses can focus on delighting their customers. Since launching, we’ve been featured in Forbes, The Eater, EventMB, Food & Wine Magazine, and the Chicago Tribune for our innovative approach.

I’m also passionate about giving back to the entrepreneurial community. I serve as a mentor at DePaul University’s Coleman Entrepreneurship Center and at The Garage, Northwestern University’s hub for student entrepreneurship and innovation. Empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs to dream big and make their mark is something I care deeply about.

John Y.

KPMG US

Senior Associate Consultant - Growth & Strategy, KPMG Innovation Labs

Associate Consultant - Growth & Strategy, KPMG Innovation Labs

Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago

Relevant completed courses: 
Business Ethics, Consumer Behavior, Data-Driven Decision Making, Decision Strategy: Critical Thinking & Decision Analysis, Financial Accounting, Financial Management, Leadership Development, Managerial Economics, Managing and Motivating in the Workplace, Marketing Management, Operations Management, Recognizing Entrepreneurial Opportunities, Strategy and Leadership

MBA Candidate

ESP Presents

Producer

Sofar Sounds

City Lead + Local Ambassador 

DK Projects

Consultant / Event Production / Music Services

HomeTown Lending Partners, LLC

Business Development Representative / Loan Processor

Music Dealers

Followed industry trends to forecast popular music tastes.  Completed project-based music searches for global Bacardi, Spotify, and Coca-Cola campaigns.  Communicated with over one thousand artists to collect licensing and publishing information.  Managed team of new interns in cataloging music submissions, auditing and organizing information associated with each song (writer/publisher split information, payment information, etc.).

taplio

The Battle

John Y.

Daniel Koll

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