Sally Chanmi Bak
Clarksville
Summary
I am a core problem solver, defined by a fusion of deep technical insight and a relentless drive for impact.
My technical mental model, forged through childhood science Olympiads, developed a robust technical framework through participation in science Olympiads and advanced studies at UC Berkeley via collaborative projects, enabling verifiable engineering success, such as optimizing the KakaoTalk iOS client.struct business models, grasp core market needs, and pinpoint high-potential growth opportunities.
Leveraging this technical and market intelligence, I pursue new domains to establish clear growth strategies and lead them through execution. I operate by the philosophy that a startup is a science lab: a commitment to continuous hypothesis testing, experimentation, and problem-solving. I am eager to apply these comprehensive capabilities to drive the successful launch and scale of the Xinobi ecosystem.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-Founder | Growth
AIPLE Inc.
Remote
2023 - Current
- Responsible for the GTM launch and global promotion of two products: the AI diet coach Wevery (global focus), and unswt (Korean market focus).
- Commanded integrated growth execution, leading full-funnel performance marketing on platforms like Meta, TikTok, and utilizing influencer strategy to maximize user acquisition and app download traffic.
- Drove the core execution required to search for PMF, including landing page development, organic community promotion, and establishing continuous user feedback loops.
Vice President of Growth
Acciio
Remote
2020 - 2023
- End-to-End Growth Management: Managed the full product lifecycle, from initial development oversight to deploying and executing comprehensive growth strategies necessary for market penetration during a period of restricted physical contact.
- Pivotal GTM Execution (Pandemic Era): led the U.S. Go-to-market strategy and launch for two voice-based products (Tappy and VOCO), adapting execution entirely to the remote work environment.
- Virtual Client Engagement & Validation: Drove product-market fit (PMF) by proactively establishing remote client reach-out channels for product introductions, deep feedback gathering, and continuous value proposition validation.
Founder, CEO
Wizshare
Cleveland
2018 - 2020
- Founded and developed Wizshare, a virtual meetup platform designed to foster intergenerational wisdom sharing.
- Team Building: Built the initial development and execution team alongside college peers to transition the concept from idea to product.
- Two-Sided Market: Established the two-sided market by initiating cold calls to professional retirees in a college town to onboard them and connect them with youth.
- Outcome Focus: Drove product development focused on achieving verifiable results in community building and intergenerational value realization.
Venture Capitalist
Kakao Ventures
2012 - 2012
- Evaluated investment opportunities in early-stage startups, conducting comprehensive market research, due diligence, and competitive analysis.
- Honed strategic insight by rigorously assessing hundreds of business models to identify key market trends and high-potential ventures.
(Note: Formerly Kakao Ventures)
iOS Developer
Freelacer
Berkeley
2008 - 2012
- Developed user-friendly iOS applications using Objective-C.
- Collaborated with designers to implement engaging app interfaces and user experiences.
- Integrated APIs for enhanced functionality and data retrieval in mobile apps.
- Assisted in project planning and scoping for application features.
Software Engineer
Kakao Corp.
2012 - 2014
- Led contributions to the UX Task Force, focused on enhancing user experience consistency, and optimizing the KakaoTalk iOS client performance for 50 million daily users.
- Ensured high application stability through rigorous testing and debugging procedures, while actively contributing to team process improvements by participating in Agile ceremonies.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS)
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, CA01-2012
Skills
- iOS development
- API integration
- Usability studies
- User experience design
- Business development
- Startup leadership
- Market analysis
- Growth strategy
- Go-to-market strategy
- Growth management
- Performance marketing
- Full-funnel marketing
- Content strategy
- Social media marketing
- Community engagement
Awards & Competitive History
KWiSE DC Chapter Annual Symposium 2025
Served as the Keynote Speaker, sharing expertise on how AI is shaping the future of healthcare.
Cleveland Medical Hackathon 2016 | Cleveland, USA
Idea Award Winner-Recognized for presenting a creative and innovative idea during the 24-hour hackathon focused on medical technology.
World Robot-Fest 'Programming Award'| Michigan, U.S.A.
Received an award for outstanding programming within the international robotics competition.
National Robot Olympiad 'The First Award' | South Korea
Earned first place in a national robotics competition, showcasing technical design and programming skills.
National Creativity Olympiad 'The First Award' | South Korea
Recognized for excellence in creative problem-solving and design.
National Architecture Olympiad '3rd Place' | South Korea
Secured a third-place finish in a national competition focused on architectural design and problem-solving.
Patent Office Director's Commendation 41st Invention Day | South Korea
Awarded for contributions to innovation and invention.
Participated in over 100 national and international competitions since 2005, accumulating a total of 27 awards in diverse categories.
Timeline
Co-Founder | Growth
AIPLE Inc.
2023 - Current
Vice President of Growth
Acciio
2020 - 2023
Founder, CEO
Wizshare
2018 - 2020
Venture Capitalist
Kakao Ventures
2012 - 2012
iOS Developer
Freelacer
2008 - 2012
Software Engineer
Kakao Corp.
2012 - 2014
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences (EECS)
University of California, Berkeley