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Jungkeun Hong

Jungkeun Hong

Build like a non-techie | UC Berkeley | Ex-Mckinsey | Building @with_plato

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San Francisco, California
Joined August 2025
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Jungkeun Hong is a serial entrepreneur with a background in management consulting, having worked at McKinsey & Company and Kearney, where he was recognized as Consultant of the Year. He transitioned from consulting to pursue his entrepreneurial ambitions by enrolling in an MBA program at UC Berkeley and co-founding Plato, an AI startup aimed at improving sales productivity. studyinternational+1
He is a strong advocate for 'vibe coding,' a concept where natural language is used to instruct AI to build products, enabling non-technical founders to create prototypes and websites quickly. He actively shares his insights on this approach, especially within the entrepreneurial community at UC Berkeley. studyinternational+1
Jungkeun is deeply involved in the entrepreneurial ecosystem at UC Berkeley, serving as Co-President of the Berkeley Entrepreneurs Association. He leverages his MBA experience for community building, cultural understanding, and networking within Silicon Valley, emphasizing the importance of mentorship and collaboration for startup success. studyinternational+1

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How an MBA gave this co-founder his unfair startup advantage

September 12, 2025

An article detailing his journey from a consultant at McKinsey to an entrepreneur, highlighting the value of his UC Berkeley MBA in building his AI startup, Plato, and learning 'vibe coding'.

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Notes

AAAnnur Ababilsaid
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is among the very best early-stage startup founders they've worked with.

Jul 27, 2026

CLChanhee Leesaid
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is one of the most effective people they know at driving B2B sales through cold email or LinkedIn outreach.

Oct 28, 2025