Young Sohn, Angel Investor

Young Sohn is an entrepreneur and investor with a track record of leading transformative companies. He is the founding managing partner at Walden Catalyst Ventures, chairman of Harman International, and co-founder of the Extreme Tech Challenge. Previously, he served as CEO of three Silicon Valley public tech firms and sat on boards including Arm and Cadence. Earlier in his career, Young initiated Samsung’s $8 billion acquisition of Harman, strengthening its connected car and IoT leadership. His work has consistently focused on advancing deep tech innovation and aligning global entrepreneurship with sustainable development goals. As an angel investor, Young has backed startups across AI, software, and consumer technology. His recent investments include Perfect (AI-driven personalization), Unique (enterprise software), and Revolear (sales technology), reflecting his focus on ventures that combine innovation with meaningful impact.