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CEO @ Prenetics is a DNA biotechnology company that aims to give millions of men and women vital information about the DNA health of their bodies to help them confidently make choices about their lives. Our specialization is in the field of Personalized Medicine in which our iGenes PGx will enable physicians to identify the right drug and the right dosage in patients, based on his / her genetic make-up.
The team consists of top-tier engineers, scientists and healthcare professionals who work together to provide vital information to patients. Prenetics uses next-generation DNA Sequencing technology with custom automation in its ISO-accredited and World Health Organization-approved diagnostics laboratory. Many years of research and development now pave the way for Prenetics to make a difference to society. Learn more at www.prenetics.com From November 2014 to Present (1 year 2 months) Hong KongNon-Executive Co-Founder @ Revolutionizing Fitness All Across Asia... From March 2015 to Present (10 months) Hong KongFounding Partner @ SXE VENTURES is a Hong Kong based seed and early stage venture fund. We look to partner with exceptional entrepreneurs with funding and by adding immense value on business strategy and execution. We invest anywhere from $75k - $500k usd to help entrepreneurs scale to the next level.
Learn more at www.sxeventures.com From May 2014 to Present (1 year 8 months) Limited Partner I Mentor @ 500 Startups is a Silicon Valley venture capital seed fund & startup accelerator. We have invested in hundreds of internet startups in ~50 countries all over the world. We run an incubation and accelerator program emphasizing design & user experience, distribution & customer acquisition, and lean startup practices & metrics. Our investment team is comprised of 15 people who speak ~20 languages and operate in 10 different countries. Our team and mentors have had operational experience at companies such as: PayPal, Google, YouTube, Yahoo, Microsoft, eBay, LinkedIn, Twitter, Apple & Facebook. From May 2014 to Present (1 year 8 months) Hong KongAdvisor to the Board I Lead Investor @ Parabase Genomics is a privately held molecular diagnostics company focused on changing the way newborns and children with genetic disorders are diagnosed and treated. The Company’s LifeTime Tests™ are the first commercially available services that provide a rapid non-invasive method for sample collection and diagnosis of genetic conditions using dried blood spots. This proprietary genetic and informational platform generates actionable information about a newborn’s disease profile.
Physicians can now avoid delays associated with confirmatory, single gene, exome or genome testing by providing treatment options on time and mitigate adverse consequences by providing results while the patient is still in the hospital. From July 2014 to Present (1 year 6 months) General Member @ AngelVest Group was launched in 2007, in affiliation with the Shanghai chapter of the Asia America Multi Technology Association (“AAMA”), one of Silicon Valley’s leading business networks (www.aamasv.com). Our mission is to help our members identify and invest in compelling early-stage businesses in China. We also provide a venue for entrepreneurs to raise early-stage capital from accredited angel investors. Entrepreneurs typically seek to raise from US $100K to $500K, and can enjoy the benefits of continued interaction and mentorship by our angel investors. Unlike the United States and other developed countries, there are few, if any, institutionalized angel groups in China today. AngelVest has grown to be the leading organized angel investment group in China, with presence mainly in Shanghai, Beijing and Hong Kong.
Currently, AngelVest has over 70 members, most of whom are senior professionals within their respective industries (technology, media, healthcare/biotech, clean tech, real estate, retail/consumer products, manufacturing, legal, and financial services including venture capital and private equity). Membership is by invitation only and we maintain high professional and ethical standards for each of our members. From May 2014 to Present (1 year 8 months) CEO @ Going from good to great... How can we get there? And once there, how to do even better? From May 2013 to April 2014 (1 year) CEO I Co-Founder @ Groupon is a daily deal site offering unbeatable deals on the best things to do, eat, see and buy in hundreds of cities across the world. We achieve deep discounts by collective buying, or the idea of leveraging a group to get a great price. Groupon has been credited with inventing social commerce.
Groupon is currently operational in over 35 countries, 440 markets worldwide and has over 35 million subscribers which receive it's daily newsletter.
Groupon Hong Kong has changed the way consumers shop online and bridged the gap between local businesses connecting to local consumers. Groupon Hong Kong has been recognized as a leader within the Internet community and as one of the fastest growing companies ever in Hong Kong. From December 2010 to April 2014 (3 years 5 months) CEO I Co-Founder @ Acquired by Groupon on Dec 1st, 2010.
Launched Hong Kong's leading daily deal site uBuyiBuy.com on June 28th, 2010 in a midst of 57 local competitors. Humbled to have been the clear market leader from Day 1 of operations until my resignation in 2014. From March 2010 to December 2010 (10 months) Hong KongFounder @ Gotop Global is a provider of high-end hospitality furniture solutions. We work with top designers and developers to create furniture which extends the unique ambiance of their property into the guest room.
We have worked on some of the biggest casino hospitality projects in the world including MGM City Center Las Vegas (largest commercial project ever in the USA), City of Dreams Macau, Venetian, Wynn and many more. From 2007 to February 2010 (3 years) Co-Founder USA Master Franchise @ From June 2004 to June 2007 (3 years 1 month) Director of Business Development, Asia @ From 2003 to 2004 (1 year) International Co-Location Deployment Manager @ From 1999 to 2003 (4 years)
BS, Management Information Systems @ University of San Francisco From 2000 to 2002 Danny Yeung is skilled in: Business Development, Start-ups, E-commerce, New Business Development, Online Advertising, Brand Developement, Sales Management, Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Business Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Brand Development, SEM, Digital Marketing, Social Media Marketing
Websites:
http://www.groupon.hk,
http://www.ubuyibuy.com,
http://www.sxeventures.com