Gene Soo

Gene Soo is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in entrepreneurship, ecosystem development, and technology management. Currently serving as the Head of Ecosystem at MTR Corporation Limited since June 2020, Gene also advises multiple organizations, including Dimsum Ventures and Susanna Soo Atelier. As a co-founder of StartupsHK, established in 2009, Gene has contributed to enhancing the startup community in Hong Kong through various initiatives. Previous roles include General Manager for Hong Kong at Citymapper, Managing Director at Luster, and Director of Business Development at 6waves. Gene holds an MBA in Entrepreneurship from Columbia Business School and multiple degrees in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University.