Karena Belin — Co-Founder
I turned entrepreneur out of passion and inspired by founders, to foster the growth of the tech and innovation ecosystem. I am Co-Founder and CEO of WHub (whub.io) - Startup Ecosystem builder and largest startup platform from Hong Kong, helping startups scale and any stakeholder to connect with the innovative power of the ecosystem and organizer of global conferences #SIS. And Co-Founder and COO/CFO/RO of AngelHub (angelhub.io), Hong Kong’s first and only startup investment platform licensed by the SFC (local regulator) for professional investors and growth tech companies scaling in Asia. I am deeply immersed in the startup scene since 2013; I am a member of the Startup Committee of the Commerce and Economic Development Bureau (CEDB) of the HK S.A.R., member of the Organising Committee of the Innopreneur Awards of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries (FHKI), member of the HKTDC Belt and Road & Greater Bay Area Committee, Ambassador of StartupAsiaBerlin initiative from the German Senate in Berlin, Vice-President TiE HK, member of the Hyderabad FinTech Forum core team. I act as international keynote speaker, judge and mentor for organisations and conferences such as the APK (Asia Pacific Conference of the German Industry), #SIS as core event of the StartmeupHK Festival by InvestHK, Chicago Booth GNVC, Google EYE, RISE Conference, Web Summit, Jeju Peace and Prosperity Conference, FinTech Valley Vizag India, Techsauce Thailand, Tech Open Air Berlin, IFLR, Techstar’s programs, global YPO YNG+, and more and received awards incl. 10 Best Female Entrepreneurs of the World by True Global Ventures and Women of Hope Awardee. I have volunteered at Hong Kong International School (HKIS) in several capacities, currently as Past Officer on the board of the PFO. I hold a double diploma from the University of Mannheim and the MBA business school ESSEC in Paris. I have worked 15 years for Procter & Gamble in Finance, Sales, Strategy, and M&A across Europe, North-East Asia and Greater China. Responsibilities included financial planning & reporting, product line launches, portfolio management, strategic business planning, organization redesign, and Gillette integration. My specialties span over a variety of fields, including Strategic Business Planning & Analysis, Controlling, Forecasting, Reporting, Competitive Analysis, Product Launch and Organisation Re-Design, Key Account Management & Joint Business Planning, Category Management. Since immersing into the startup space, I added Lean Startup Approach, Rapid Prototyping, Digital Marketing, UX/UI, and Fundraising.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a Startup Ecosystem Builder with expertise in Fintech and Digital Marketing.
Location: Hong Kong, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
Experience: 23 yrs 10 mos
Skills
- Fundraising
- Financial Modeling
- Startup Ecosystem Management
- Digital Marketing
- Event Management
- Networking
- Ai Training
- Data Analytics
- Financial Planning
- Business Optimization
- Organizational Development
- Business Strategy
- Strategic Planning
- Cost Management
- Business Development
Career Highlights
- Co-Founder of Hong Kong's first licensed startup investment platform.
- Keynote speaker at global tech conferences and events.
- Recognized as one of the 10 Best Female Entrepreneurs of the World.
Work Experience
Vjal Institute
Certified AI Trainer (2 yrs 1 mo)
AngelHub
Co-Founder & COO / CFO / RO (Responsible Officer) (8 yrs 2 mos)
W Hub
CEO & Co-Founder (12 yrs 8 mos)
Procter & Gamble
Hong Kong/Taiwan Head of Finance HairCare, SkinCare, FemCare, OralCare and Brand Operations (1 yr 11 mos)
Japan Head of Finance Planning, Analysis & Forecasting Braun, Gillette, PetCare, FemCare and OralB (4 mos)
Japan Group Manager Planning, Analysis & Forecasting PetCare, Snacks, Braun, OralB (2 yrs 5 mos)
NorthEast Asia Finance Group Manager Gillette, Braun, OralB, Duracell (1 yr 5 mos)
NorthEastAsia Finance Manager Gillette Integration (7 mos)
NorthEastAsia Senior Finance Analyst Product Supply Finance and Competitive Intelligence (10 mos)
Key Account Manager Fabric&HomeCare (1 yr 10 mos)
Customer Team Finance Manager (1 yr 5 mos)
Financial Analyst Paper Products & HealthCare (1 yr 4 mos)
Education
Diplom Kaufmann at University of Mannheim
Diplome de l'ESSEC at ESSEC Business School
