Taegu Kang

Design & Project Management Intern | Naver (Startup Alliance)

• Led the full-cycle planning and execution of the Middle East ICT Investment Conference, hosting major players including NAVER, Hyundai, Ai-Arabika, Aramco, and top VCs (e.g., Altos Ventures).
• Served as project manager, overseeing investor outreach, speaker coordination, logistics, and on-site execution.
• Created the official conference poster, bridging visual communication with strategic branding.
• Built a comprehensive AI EdTech market map using firsthand data collected from startup ecosystem surveys.
• Contributed to investment research and startup data management, directly supporting NAVER’s strategic partnership initiatives.
• Collaborated with leading figures from Meta Korea, Amazon Web Services, and top-tier venture capital firms, gaining experience at the intersection of design, tech, and venture innovation.

Intern | National Assembly of Korea

• Supported AI Basic Law Forum, working directly with Assembly Member Hwang Jeong-Ah to prepare event logistics, speaker coordination, and public communication.
• Assisted in planning and managing a high-level policy discussion on the future of AI regulation and ethics in Korea.
• Gained insight into Korea’s legislative process and cross-sector collaboration between government, academia, and industry.

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At Brown University, I served as Editor-in-Chief of the campus newspaper, overseeing the entire editorial process from article planning and content editing to team management. Collaborating with students from diverse academic backgrounds, I developed a deep understanding of storytelling’s core essence and the powerful influence of media. To deliver reader-centered content, I consistently strengthened my skills in strategic planning, leadership, and writing. This experience has become a key asset, sharpening my communication abilities and enhancing my effectiveness in collaborative and fast-paced organizational environments.

Helped design initiatives in collaboration with Brown University medical school students.

Interning in an English kindergarten, I gained valuable experience in a real organizational setting. In a school with about 70 staff members, I worked as part of a 10-person R&D team, participating in HR support, curriculum development, and administrative tasks. This role allowed me to understand the complex processes and coordination needed to operate an organization effectively.

I approached every task with humility and professionalism. Through this experience, I learned the realities of educational operations, the importance of teamwork, and the responsibility required in a professional environment. In particular, participating in curriculum development taught me how small decisions can significantly impact the learning environment, strengthening my ability to balance design, communication, and strategy.

During the MOU selection process with i-Ready, I navigated conflicting opinions among staff by carefully analyzing each platform’s strengths. By focusing on student engagement, long-term usability, and user-centered learning, I helped guide the decision to adopt i-Ready, further developing my skills in negotiation, strategic decision-making, and user-focused thinking.

After enrolling at RISD, I was elected as the Student Council President representing the entire first-year class. In this role, I served as a bridge between the school administration and the student body, addressing a wide range of academic and community issues. Through gathering diverse perspectives and leading proposals for problem-solving, I was able to develop strong organizational communication skills, leadership, and the ability to execute initiatives effectively. Representing students in RISD’s uniquely creative environment further strengthened my ability to propose, negotiate, and collaborate, shaping me into a persuasive and team-oriented individual.

I fulfilled my mandatory military service by working as a Representative Public Service Worker at Seonjeongneung Station, one of Seoul's major transportation hubs.In this role, I served as the station’s primary English interpreter, assisting foreign visitors with translation, managing English-language signage, and supporting administrative tasks.

Founder | Inclusive Beauty Startup

• Launched a skincare and beauty brand tailored to individuals with atopic dermatitis and congenital skin conditions, addressing a major gap in the beauty industry.
• Focused on hypoallergenic formulation, barrier-friendly design, and aesthetic empowerment for underserved communities.

Member of the Brown University Pre-Law Society