Yukuang Wei (AK)

Executive Director Business Development
Yukuang´s motto:

Growth begins where comfort ends.

Yukuang Wei (AK)

I began my career as a political journalist in Taiwan, but it was the unexpected leap into tech that defined my trajectory. Starting as a Product Manager at a small mobile services company, I quickly found myself wearing multiple hats—writing specs one day, negotiating with telecom partners the next. Over time, I moved from managing products to overseeing entire operations, eventually becoming Chief Operating Officer and board member of Auer Media & Entertainment. During my tenure, I led the company through a complete transformation—from near-bankruptcy to over $80M in annual revenue—by identifying overlooked market segments, building our own distribution ecosystem, and streamlining operations across teams of 180+. Now based in Southern California, I bring this cross-functional and cross-cultural experience to the venture ecosystem. At Keiretsu Forum SoCal, I work closely with founders and investors, helping bridge vision and execution. My journey—from PM to COO, from Taiwan to the U.S.—has shaped me into a builder who thrives in ambiguity, sees around corners, and leads through change with strategic clarity.

Yukuang´s Bio:

Yukuang (AK) Wei is a strategic operator, former media executive, and startup ecosystem contributor with over 15 years of leadership experience across Asia and North America. Beginning his career as a political journalist in Taiwan, AK made a pivotal transition into the tech sector, where he rose to become Chief Operating Officer and Board Member of Auer Media & Entertainment. There, he led the company's dramatic turnaround—from the brink of bankruptcy to over $80M in annual revenue—by identifying niche markets and building an entire ecosystem to support them.

In 2023, he moved to the United States to explore the intersection of entrepreneurship, data analytics, and global capital. Currently serving as Executive Business Development Director at Keiretsu Forum SoCal, AK works closely with early-stage founders and investors, supporting innovation through screening, diligence, and community building. His unique value lies in converting crisis into opportunity, navigating cultural and market transitions, and bringing cross-domain insights into execution. With a background that spans content, technology, operations, and investment, AK is committed to enabling transformational growth for companies and the teams behind them.