Dots Studio helps founders and innovators turn big ideas into big impact.Entrepreneurs, philanthropists, business owners, and visionary leaders count on us to develop and launch new products, programs, and services that change the world for the better. Our specialties include:[User-Driven Innovation] Trained by some of the world's best organizations on human-centered design, we know how to put users at the heart of innovation. [Venture Building] We function as “Employee No.1,” working with visionary leaders to shape strategies, develop brands, build teams, and launch ventures.[Global Initiatives]With hubs in Boston and Taipei, cross-cultural pollination and cross-border connections are in our DNA.Our team's awards shelf includes medals from prestigious global design and innovation recognitions, including:- Red Dot Award- Good Design- CES Best of Innovation- National Parenting Product AwardsWe combine clients' unique visions with our deep insights to create extraordinary opportunities.

THE KIND OF SCHOOL THE WORLD NEEDS NEXT.As employee no.1 serving in the capacity equivalent to Chief of Staff, I am part of the team building this middle and high school for future entrepreneurs and inventors. New England Innovation Academy (NEIA) is a brand new global school for students in grades 7-12. Set on a beautiful 26-acre campus located conveniently and strategically in Marlborough, MA, the school offers a custom curriculum informed by research at MIT’s Integrated Design and Management program (MITidm).

Mommy Goes to Work® is a storybook series celebrating working moms and making drop offs easier, one story at a time. Developed through a robust human-centered design process, iterated and tested with 100+ working moms, kids, teachers and colleagues across the globe, Mommy Goes to Work® became perhaps the world’s most scientifically tested board book!2022 NAPPA (National Parenting Product Awards) Winner.2021 6 Books by Sloanies | MIT Sloan2021 Moonbeam Children's Book Awards Winner. Amazon #1 New Release. Kickstarter Projects We Love. 🐣 https://www.woom.us

• Formulating strategic initiatives and collaborations to enhance MIT Bootcamps' impacts globally• Coaching highly selective global entrepreneurs and change-makers to build innovation-driven ventures

College for Social Innovation (CFSI) educates and inspires the next generation of problem solvers. We bring together colleges and social sector organizations to create fully-credited hands-on learning experiences that are meaningful, accessible, and life-changing.Working closely with CFSI's Founder and his exceptional team, I'm excited to expand our impact globally, beginning with my hometown, Taiwan.

MIT REAP is a dynamic global initiative hat engages with communities around the world to strengthen innovation-driven entrepreneurial ecosystems and transform economies.

Chineasy is an award-winning edutainment social enterprise revolutionized Chinese learning. Available in 19 languages and 30+ countries.• Instrumental in forming and managing partnerships with Amazon, Microsoft, Apple, Cathay Pacific, Duolingo, Quizlet• Developed, managed, and motivated a team of ~10 cross-cultural, cross-functional employees and contractors• Led the team to innovate Chineasy’s offering beyond publication, including podcast featured by iTunes and Amazon Alexa; board game awarded by Parents’ Choice; app reached No. 2 in UK and No. 6 in US App Store’s education category.• Monetized communities of teachers and parents by launching guerrilla marketing campaigns such as partnership group sale, influencer direct sale, teacher engagement initiatives, thought leaders word-of-mouth endorsement.

• Led and managed cross-department teams to launch EF’s loyalty program which spanned seven business units• Formulated strategies for growth drivers based on insights gained through customer home visits, interviews, focus groups, surveys, sales shadowing, database analysis, web analytics, and various innovative methodologies• Aligned company objectives with market trends by assessing marketing potential and analyzing competition landscape

Independent project work during non-work transition while awaiting US work authorization. US work authorization obtained. • Developed Japan entry strategy for the largest company worldwide matching caregivers with families and organizations • Conducted partnership research for a VC-backed startup providing kid activities and parenting tips for families in the US• Authored an article analyzing unmet needs for Taiwan’s talent development, achieved over 300,000 views online and republished by the second largest business magazine in Taiwan• Lectured at Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) on Business Model: Concept, Design, and Delivery

• Launched a consulting practice specialized in using data analytics to optimize marketing, sales, customer strategies for clients in USA and Asia, including leading food manufacture, top-ranked university, and fast-growing insurance company• Acquired clients through partnership with top tier EMBA programs, events marketing, network development, LinkedIn community, and other field marketing practices

Enabled students to solve problems creatively by integrating MIT’s design resources, hosting design-thinking educational activities, and establishing collaboration with innovative organizations

• Diagnosed Eli Lilly’s needs to assess new product opportunities in emerging market. Developed strategy guidance and product portfolio model for over 70 affiliates to make new product launch decisions. • Completed the assigned project ahead of schedule and was sent to conduct a pilot run with Taiwan affiliate.

Business Model Design & Strategy• Assessed growth drivers, developed customer insights and formulated business models to replicate a self-sustaining social enterprise which created jobs for over 200 disabled people• Formulated innovative business models supporting a $41K initial capital investment in a social enterprise offering educational programs for over 2000 under-privileged children• Reduced an investment loss of $170K by identifying business model risks and team integrity issues for an aboriginal organic-farming social enterprise, through analysis of comprehensive due diligence and development of financial modelsMarketing & Communications • Hosted the first social enterprise summit in Asia by leading a team of 36 volunteers. Promoted successfully and attracted 250 leaders from non-profit, business, government, and academic field• Launched Greater China’s first social enterprise competition which generated more than 200 proposals, exceeding an average of 80 for typical competitions• Published the first Chinese weekly newsletter emphasized on social entrepreneurship and grew the number of subscribers from zero to over 4000 within six monthsStrategic Partnership & Initiative • Built and fostered connections with over 20 partner organizations in Hong Kong, Tokyo, Singapore, China, Bangkok, Vietnam, Cambodia, England, Holland and the United States• Motivated and managed over 30 professional volunteer consultants from companies such as Google, J&J and McKinsey• Created Social Innovator Program and successfully enabled 4 entrepreneurs to strengthen their business models and launch their organizations within only one year• Designed the Social Enterprise Seeds Program which provided more than 100 young professionals with volunteer positions