Professional Profile
Associate at Asiaโs first cell & gene therapy accelerator, advising early-stage biotech founders on fundraising, Taiwan soft-landing, and international corporate partnership building. Developed investor and corporate partnerships for 50+ biotech startups, helping several secure seed funding and expand internationally. Actively engaged with startups and investment groups across APAC, with a focus on biotechnology and technology.
๐จโ๐ป Work Experience
๐น๐ผ 08/2023 - Now | Associate at CellTech Accelerator
- Joined as the first hire, playing a key role in establishing core processes and shaping company culture.
- Worked with biotech startup founders to provide strategic direction and connect them with networks and financial resources across the APAC region.
- Led the discovery and evaluation of 200+ early-stage and growth-stage biotech startups, ensuring thorough due diligence and identifying high-potential opportunities.
- Prepared investment reports and pitch books for cross-border deal opportunities, tailored to the buy-side.
- Represented portfolio startups in investor meetings, pitching their technology and business plans to VCs and corporate partners.
- Developed go-to-market strategies for international startups seeking early-stage funding.
- Organized and managed 10+ pitch events, conferences, and symposiums in Taiwan and Japan.
๐น๐ผ 03/2022 - 07/2023 | Research Assistant at Academia Sinica
- Collected and processed data on U.S. political institutions for quantitative research projects.
- Contributed to creating advanced datasets and data coding schemes used for academic research.
- Supervised and coordinated a team of 5+ research assistants to ensure timely delivery and data accuracy.
- Analyzed databases and surveys in the area of foreign policy.
- Ad-hoc performed various administrative duties, including proficient document preparation in Chinese language.
๐น๐ผ 07/2021 - 07/2022 | Contributing Researcher at Taiwan Architecture & Building Center
- Published over 10 articles on governance, economy, and ESG investing (Chinese & English).
- Won the Excellence Award at the 2021 DIGI+ X TCA ๅ
จ็ๆธไฝๆฐๆๅคง่ณ Global Digital Talent Awards.
- Co-developed an AI-driven generative design tool that streamlines regulatory compliance for local businesses.
๐ 05/2021 - 05/2022 | Foreign Representative at Owolovo
- Represented the company during consultations with partners in Taiwan and Singapore
- Supervised product sales and orders to Taiwan
- Introduced a range of 20 new product to Taiwanese affiliates
๐ Education
๐น๐ผ 2020-2022 | International Masterโs Program in International Studies | National Chengchi Univeristy, Taipei, Taiwan
- Thesis: When Do BRI Participants Fall into Debt Traps?: Case Studies of Six Developing Countries
- Notable coursework: International Relations Theory, Seminar on Energy and Environment, Political Economy, Development Economics, Advanced Research Methods
- Recipient of the Taiwan International Higher Education Scholarship issued by TaiwanICDF
๐ต๐ฑ 2016-2020 | Bachelorโs Degree in East Asia Studies | Jagiellonian University, Cracow, Poland
- Thesis: China-Taiwan Relations After 2008
- Notable coursework: Political Systems of Asia, Diplomatic Protocol, Economic Systems of Asia
- Held the position of Director of Finance at the International Relations Studentsโ Association of the Jagiellonian University - KSSM UJ (100-150 members)
๐น๐ผ 2018-2019 | Intensive Mandarin Chinese Course | Chinese Culture University, Taipei, Taiwan
- Recipient of Huayu Enrichment Scholarship issued by the Ministry of Education, Republic of China (Taiwan)
Languages
- ๐ฌ๐ง English C2
- ๐ต๐ฑ Polish C2
- ๐น๐ผ Mandarin Chinese B2
- ๐ฉ๐ช German A2
Digital Skills
- Microsoft Office, Python/R/HTML/CSS, CRM and database management
Additional
- Organized workshops promoting European/Polish culture to students from Neihu Community College (80-100 attendees) - 11/2021 & 08/2022
- Assisted the Polish Office in Taipei during Taipei International Book Exhibition - 06/2022