Sung Cho

Sung Cho is a highly driven entrepreneur and AI innovator, currently co-founding Hyprnote (YC S25), an open-source, on-device AI meeting note-taker focused on privacy. He also co-founded Hyperclaim, an AI-based duty drawback automation tool, demonstrating a clear focus on leveraging AI to solve practical problems and build new ventures. hyprnote+2

Combining strong academic foundations, Sung is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Statistics and Finance from The Wharton School and an accelerated Master's in Electrical Engineering and Mathematics from the University of Pennsylvania. This interdisciplinary approach highlights his capacity for both quantitative analysis and technical development. youtube

With diverse early career experiences, Sung has interned as a Summer Analyst at ACE Equity Partners (mid-cap tech buyouts) and Mirae Asset Securities, and as a Research Analyst at Boston Consulting Group (life insurance product analysis) in Seoul, South Korea. These roles provided him with exposure to finance, investment, and strategic consulting.

Sung also brings a background in military service, having served as a Military Interpreter and Squadron Leader at the Combined Forces Command. This experience likely honed his leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments. youtube

His early interest in entrepreneurship and fintech is evident from his research assistant roles at 핀다(Finda), where he worked on automobile lease/rent comparison and mortgage platforms. He gained hands-on experience in product management and new business development during a fintech internship right after high school. youtube