Meet Our Team
Get To Know The People Behind Finhaven™ Technology
Board of Directors
DH Kim
CEO & DIRECTOR
DH Kim
CEO & DIRECTOR
Founder and CEO of Finhaven Group, Dohyung (DH) Kim is an entrepreneur and investment banker. He is the recipient of CEO Monthly's 2020 Global Capital Markets CEO of the Year award, and a member of the British Columbia Securities Commission's Fintech Advisory Forum. As CEO of Finhaven, DH serves to innovate the global capital markets through the technology platforms he builds with his teams across Canada, Korea, and Ukraine. Starting his career at Merrill Lynch in NYC, DH transacted multiple deals at Kim & Company and Dongwon Resource Group. He is a founder of NMC Resource Corporation where he explored, built, and operated molybdenum mines in Canada and Korea. He holds a master's degree in International Finance and Business from Columbia University in the City of New York, and has lectured at both Columbia University and Korea University. Over his career, DH has acquired unique insights into the inefficiencies in the global capital markets. These insights have inspired him to leverage technology to make capital markets more simple and secure.
He has spoken on the subject at international economic conferences and summits in locations such as New York, London, Seoul, Tel Aviv, and Zurich.
Lance Tracey
DIRECTOR
Lance Tracey
DIRECTOR
Lance, the CEO of Lanebury Growth Capital, brings extensive experience as an early-stage investor in numerous successful technology start-ups. He is widely recognized and respected within the Vancouver Angel finance community. Additionally, Mr. Tracey co-founded Sutton Group Realty Services, Peer1 Network, Internet Direct, and several other early-stage technology ventures.
Jon Festinger
DIRECTOR
Jon Festinger
DIRECTOR
Jon is a Vancouver, British Columbia based lawyer and educator. He has over 35 years’ experience as a lawyer, strategic advisor and educator. Jon brings a wealth of experience, having held leadership positions including Senior Vice President of the CTV Television Network, EVP Business & General Counsel of the Vancouver Canucks and GM Place, Chair of Ronald McDonald House British Columbia, Director of the eatART Foundation, Director of City Opera Vancouver, and Director of the Vancouver Board of Trade.
Jinhwan Bae
DIRECTOR
Jinhwan Bae
DIRECTOR
Jinhwan is a pioneer and market leader in Venture Capital and private equity in South Korea. He is currently the CEO of Medici Investments based in Seoul, Korea. Medici is a leading VC & Private Equity firm in South Korea. Prior to founding Medici Investments, Mr. Bae was a listing committee member of the Korea Stock Exchange. He was the Managing Director of KTB Private Equity.
Management
DH Kim
CEO & DIRECTOR
DH Kim
CEO & DIRECTOR
Founder and CEO of Finhaven Group, Dohyung (DH) Kim is an entrepreneur and investment banker. He is the recipient of CEO Monthly's 2020 Global Capital Markets CEO of the Year award, and a member of the British Columbia Securities Commission's Fintech Advisory Forum. As CEO of Finhaven, DH serves to innovate the global capital markets through the technology platforms he builds with his teams across Canada, Korea, and Ukraine. Starting his career at Merrill Lynch in NYC, DH transacted multiple deals at Kim & Company and Dongwon Resource Group. He is a founder of NMC Resource Corporation where he explored, built, and operated molybdenum mines in Canada and Korea. He holds a master's degree in International Finance and Business from Columbia University in the City of New York, and has lectured at both Columbia University and Korea University. Over his career, DH has acquired unique insights into the inefficiencies in the global capital markets. These insights have inspired him to leverage technology to make capital markets more simple and secure.
He has spoken on the subject at international economic conferences and summits in locations such as New York, London, Seoul, Tel Aviv, and Zurich.
Daniel Kang
COO & VP FINANCE
Daniel Kang
COO & VP FINANCE
Daniel is a management professional with over 16 years of experience in office management, business administration, and corporate management. After obtaining a degree in Law from Dankook University, Mr. Kang served for three years in the Korean Military as an Officer and then continued to pursue corporate business in a management role for the Dongwon Corporation before becoming Head of Business Management for SCI Information Service Inc.
Jason Burrows
CTO & CISO
Jason Burrows
CTO & CISO
Jason has been developing software and helping companies grow for over 25 years. He was a key member of the development team at abebooks.com, a global online book publisher. He also helped shepherd Pacific Blue Cross (PBC) through an enterprise-wide modernization project. Mr. Burrows has assisted companies obtain approval in strict regulatory jurisdictions – such as Class II Gaming in the United States – and maintain ongoing compliance. His applied experience includes hands-on development, architecture, data compliance and security (as CISO at PBC), and more.
Mike Poettcker
CCO
Mike Poettcker
CCO
With over two decades of experience in the financial services industry, Mike brings extensive expertise as the Chief Compliance Officer (CCO) at Finhaven Capital. His background spans both traditional and alternative investment sectors. Prior to joining Finhaven, Mike served as the CCO of an Exempt Market Dealer, where he successfully managed capital raising initiatives for one of Canada's largest private lenders. Before that, he spent a decade working in sales and compliance roles for various alternative lending institutions. Mike's comprehensive understanding of compliance regulations and his hands-on experience in the financial industry make him an invaluable asset to the team at Finhaven Capital.
Board of Advisors
Sandra Jakab
With a wealth of regulatory expertise in banking and financial services, Sandy is a valuable addition to the team. From 2007 to early 2016, Sandy served as the Director of Capital Markets Regulation at the BC Securities Commission, where they played a crucial role in overseeing regulatory compliance. Later, at HSBC Bank Canada, Sandy held a unique position focused on managing conduct risk, making them the sole individual in a Canadian bank with such a role at that time. Sandy's extensive experience in regulatory affairs and their deep understanding of the banking industry make them an invaluable asset to the team, ensuring adherence to compliance standards and mitigating risk effectively.
Praveen Varshney
Praveen has been a principal of Varshney Capital Corp., a Vancouver based merchant banking, venture capital and corporate advisory services firm since 1991. He's also a Founding Director of Pyfera Growth Capital & a Founding Director of Humanitas Smart Planet Fund, both with a social impact focus. Mr. Varshney obtained a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of British Columbia in 1987 and is a FCPA, FCA.
Taikyoung Jeong
Taikyoung Jeong is the esteemed founder and CEO of Korea Standard Appraisal Company. With his profound expertise in real estate investments, developments, and appraisals, Mr. Jeong has established himself as a prominent figure in the industry. He boasts an impressive track record of successfully developing over 1,000 units of condominiums. Prior to founding Korea Standard Appraisal Company, he held a notable position as a managing partner at Kyungil Appraisal Co.
Martin Ertl
Martin is an entrepreneur and a lawyer by background. He is the founder and CEO of Recital Software. He was formerly General Manager of Coupa Contracts, after Coupa (COUP:NASDAQ) acquired Contractually, where he was the founder and CEO. Prior to that, he co-founded Navarik where he negotiated strategic customer deals with the world's largest energy companies. He started his career as a lawyer at DLA Piper. In addition to experience in raising financing for his businesses, he has also invested actively in companies in the non-reporting issuer market.
Jane Shin
Jane (she/her) is currently Vice President of Students and Community Development at Vancouver Community College. From 2013 to 2017, Jane represented the electoral constituency of Burnaby-Lougheed in the 40th Parliament of British Columbia as MLA, becoming the first Canadian of Korean descent in Canada to be elected to a Provincial Legislative Assembly. Jane was named one of Canada's Top 25 Immigrants in 2019 by the Canadian Immigrant Magazine and Royal Bank of Canada’s national people's choice award, and also received the B.C. Achievement Community Award in 2021 from the Offices of the Premier and Lieutenant Governor of B.C.
Lars Klawitter
Lars is a venture capitalist. He is an ex-Managing Director of InMotion Ventures and Jaguar Land Rover’s Venture Studio. He has 20+ years of corporate executive experience. He is a former director of the Ethereum Foundation and previously held the position of Head of Bespoke at Rolls-Royce Motor Cars. He has a known track record of helping to align business functions with technology through product and business process development and is also a successful angel investor with entrepreneurial leadership in technology for startups.
Hansoo Kim
Hansoo is a seasoned professional with expertise in capital markets, business strategy, and the entertainment industry. As the founder and CEO of Kairos Invitation LLC, he provides advisory services and investments in the entertainment and commerce sectors. Hansoo has held key leadership roles, including Head of Global Business Strategy for Entertainment and Digital Media at CJ Group, Head of Strategy & Business Development at SBS Media Holdings, and Head of M&A, TMT at Shinhan Investment Securities. He holds a master's degree in International Economic Policy from Columbia University in the City of New York.
Jinyoung Chang
Jinyoung is a certified public accountant (CPA) in Korea and an experienced investment banker specializing in real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources. He began his career at PwC, where he gained valuable expertise in auditing and financial advisory services. Jinyoung then transitioned to Macquarie, where he focused on investing in infrastructure projects. Later, he served as the Global Financial Manager at Hyundai Motors Securities, contributing his financial acumen to the overseas real estate industry. Jinyoung holds an MBA degree from the University of Washington, further enhancing his knowledge and skills in the field of finance and business administration.