Taewoo Kim

Business Development

• Identified and pursued new joint venture opportunities in Southeast Asia and Australia by leveraging investor funds.
• Conducted market research and analysis to explore and evaluate potential business ventures and partnerships in the region.

Planning and Executing Esports and Sports Marketing Events

• Operated the Back of House (BOH) for the League of Legends event at MSI Busan 2022.
• Managed the Hyundai Fan Booth for the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022.

Building Partnerships with Colleges and Government Associations

• Established a Busan Branch Office dedicated to the Esports Industrial Science Major project.
• Signed multiple MOUs with national and international colleges and government associations to foster collaboration and develop new business opportunities.
• Successfully managed various applications for national projects and Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) projects.

Esports Event Planning & Execution

• Developed and implemented strategies to enhance the eSports ecosystem for FIFA Online 4 across Asia.
• Designed and executed the first fully remote FIFA Online 4 competition, mitigating the impact of COVID-19 and maintaining a stable eSports ecosystem.

Strategic Partner Relations

• Managed and communicated with key partners and vendors, including Nexon, Garena, Tencent and FIFA.
• Coordinated closely with development studios to ensure a balanced in-game environment, particularly for competitive gaming.

Digital Content Distribution and Event Management

• Distributed digital content for LOUD 'LOUDG' to Southeast Asia by collaborating closely with local partners.
• Hosted exhibitions and gaming events in partnership with Korean government organizations.
• Strategically planned business models for new digital content initiatives.

Project Management

• Managed operations for the online MMORPG title Elsword in the Philippines.
• Oversaw overall broadcasting production of gaming content for Garena.

Strategic Partnership

• Directed regional Esports initiatives for the PC MOBA title League of Legends.
• Acted as the primary communication bridge for Esports collaborations with major game developers, including Riot Games and Zepetto.
• Facilitated and managed partnerships, ensuring effective communication and coordination between developers and stakeholders.
• Supervised local professional leagues and international Esports events across Taiwan, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines, and Indonesia in collaboration with Garena's regional offices.
• Developed strategies to enhance the growth of local and regional Esports ecosystems in Southeast Asia.

Community and Marketing Initiatives

• Directed community marketing efforts for the mobile FPS title Garena Free Fire.
• Promoted user and viewership growth by organizing regional summits to share operational and production knowledge.

Event Management

• Oversaw international Esports events for the PC FPS title Point Blank and the PC sports title FIFA Online 3.
• Facilitated regular meetings with Esports teams, organizations, and game developers to foster a healthy gaming environment.

Content Acquisition and Partnership Management

• Attracted international content providers to publish their content on AZUBU's streaming platform.
• Evaluated content value and pricing for various content offerings.
• Signed multiple MOUs and sponsorships with Esports clubs and content creators.

Esports Commentary and Coordination

• Served as an official commentator for the League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK) 2nd Division (NLB).
• Commentated on the League of Legends Battle Royale (International Competition).
• Featured as a shoutcaster for various community events.
• Acted as a Foreign Coordinator, communicating with and casting for international Esports teams.