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Dr. Mingu Lee currently holds the position of Managing Partner at Cleveland Avenue Technology Investments. In his role, Mingu spearheads the CA Tech Fund, an innovative investment platform targeting disruptive technologies such as Artificial Intelligence, Digital Experience, and Robotics. The fund strategically invests in tech companies with applications spanning significant lifestyle-driven industries, including Food, Fashion, Home, Work, and Culture & Entertainment. As part of his multifaceted responsibilities, Mingu serves on the boards of prominent companies, including Bear Robotics (specializing in serving robots for restaurants), Soul Machines (a pioneer in digital people), SparkCharge (offering on-demand EV charging solutions), bemyfriends (focused on the creator economy and fandom management), and Better Foods (a trailblazer in alternative food). Additionally, he acts as an Advisor or Board Observer for Aigen (solar-powered agriculture robots for weed control and soil regeneration) and NeuReality (an AI semiconductor company). Before joining Cleveland Avenue, Mingu served as the Chief Business Officer and Senior Vice President at Samsung SDS America. He played a pivotal role in leading the company's business initiatives, with a primary focus on enterprise mobility, digital displays, blockchain, artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, smart factory solutions, IoT, and 5G technologies. Prior to his tenure at Samsung, Mingu served as Lockheed Martin's Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for Environmental and Technology Services. His career also includes significant roles as a senior project manager and software engineer at Northrop Grumman, where he contributed to the development and integration of enterprise systems for the U.S. Department of Defense. In addition to his corporate leadership, he serves on the boards of TALK Youth Leadership and the Korea-U.S. Science Cooperation Center, highlighting his commitment to fostering innovation and collaboration. Mingu earned his Ph.D. in systems engineering from George Washington University and participated in the Advanced Management Program (AMP 196) at Harvard Business School. He holds a bachelor's degree in business administration (Summa Cum Laude) from The Ohio State University and a master's degree in information and telecommunication systems from Johns Hopkins University.