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"Angel investment is not a game of insight. It is a game of probability and statistics. Therefore, one must fully recognize the risks before starting. Patience for long-term waiting is also required."
Lee Jeong-heon, Professor at Kyung Hee University's College of Software Convergence, Department of Computer Science, recently stated this regarding the mindset angel investors should adopt in an interview with MoneyToday's startup media platform 'Unicorn Factory'. The professor will serve as an instructor for the '2026 Angel Investment Executive Program' (AIP) to be held at Hanyang University starting in October.
The 2026 Angel Investment Executive Program is an educational course organized by Unicorn Factory, Hanyang University's Graduate School of Entrepreneurship, the Korea Angel Investment Association, and Ensl Partners, which operates as an accelerator and manages TIPS (Technology Innovation Promotion System). The program provides a total of ten sessions covering theory and practical training on angel investment for employees of large, mid-sized, and public corporations, as well as professionals in the financial sector and other specialized fields.
Professor Lee, who has been serving at Kyung Hee University since 2018, is an investor active in angel investment. To date, he has invested in over 60 startups, including Bizdata and Misotech. Some of these investments, such as WiseNut, have successfully exited through KOSDAQ listing. Before becoming a professor, he also experienced three entrepreneurial ventures, exits, and failures. Based on his startup experience and technical understanding in the field of computer science, he primarily invests in ICT companies.
In this educational program, Professor Lee plans to deliver insights on investment know-how that angel investors should know under the theme 'The Light and Dark Side of Angel Investment: Risk Management Through Success and Failure'.
Professor Lee remarked, "Even when reviewing books published in the market, there are many guides on how startups can secure venture capital, but few explain how individuals can invest effectively. Based on my experience, I will teach what aspects were overlooked during my angel investment journey, what criteria and attitudes should be adopted for investing."
He particularly emphasized that angel investment does not function solely based on the ability to evaluate business ideas. Given the nature of early-stage angel investment, the personal traits of entrepreneurs are often more critical than the business idea itself in determining success or failure. Even after passing such validation, there remains a high probability of failure.
Professor Lee stated, "Angel investment operates under two major principles: the 'Power Law,' where one success outweighs nine losses, and the 'Law of Large Numbers,' which suggests that increasing the number of investments improves the success rate. It is crucial to clearly recognize these risks to avoid impatience and achieve successful outcomes."
Meanwhile, the '2026 Angel Investment Executive Program' will run for ten weeks from October 1 to December 3, 2026, every Thursday from 5 PM to 9 PM at Hanyang University's Seoul Campus, specifically at the Hanyang Institute of Technology (HIT). Applications are accepted until September 16. Upon completion, participants will receive certification as a General Partner (GP) of an individual investment fund accredited by the Korea Angel Investment Association and a certificate of completion issued in the name of the Dean of Hanyang University's Graduate School of Entrepreneurship.
"[2026 Angel Investment Executive Program (AIP)]"
◇Theme: Theoretical and practical training to promote angel investment
◇Schedule: October 1 – December 3, 2026 (Every Thursday, 5–9 PM, 10 weeks)
◇Target Audience: Employees of large, mid-sized, and public corporations interested in angel investment; professionals in the financial sector and other specialized fields
◇Number of Participants: Approximately 30 people
◇Venue: Yang Min-yong Lounge, Hanyang Institute of Technology (HIT), Hanyang University Seoul Campus
◇Application Period: August 1 – September 16, 2026
◇Consultation Application: https://forms.gle/hwQNYzhHyLywrkYu7
◇Registration Application: https://forms.gle/71KN7gMQiNHn6yp8A
◇Inquiries: Phone 0507-1459-1987 / Email [email protected]
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