FatMan

Do Kwon's dynamic rise to stardom in the VC world has not been without its tricks & shortcuts. Let's have a look at Anify, Do Kwon's first startup - and his first taste of both money and nepotism. (1/8)

So when Anify was sent out as a prospective investment to various companies through the Korean government TIPS incubation program, how did Do Kwon manage to get a $550,000 grant from Infobank, a big communications corporation in Korea, despite never putting out a product? (3/8)

As it happened, Do Kwon had a trick up his sleeve. Infobank's CEO turned out to be Jang Jun-ho, the father of Jang Ki-seok. Thanks to the wonders of nepotism, Ki-seok had his father recommend the project to the TIPS board, and received a large investment into Anify's bank. (4/8)

I opine that after this little venture, Do Kwon started becoming greedy for more. More money, more investor funding, more fame, more connections - more power. He started dreaming bigger. "A million dollars isn't cool. You know what's cool? A billion dollars." (6/8)

Do Kwon's new baby, Terra, was created alongside Daniel Shin - a man with family connections to Samsung and the Korean CIA - many describe him as 'untouchable'. Daniel Shin's dark history is a story for another time, but it's important to know that his power shielded Do. (7/8)