Eric Ju Yoon Kim is the co-founder and CEO of Dot Inc., a Seoul-based startup pioneering tactile and braille technology for visually impaired individuals. Fascinated by Silicon Valley culture, he studied at the University of Washington and participated in programs like Lavin and Founders Institute.

Founded in 2015 with a mission of tech for good, Dot Inc. has introduced innovative products including the Braille smartwatch, Dot Watch, and Dot Pad, a refreshable tactile display for Braille, graphics, and other tactile content. Under Eric’s leadership, Dot Inc. has expanded globally through B2B and B2G partnerships and earned international recognition, such as the Extreme Tech Challenge Grand Prize (2021) and CES Best of Innovation Award for Accessibility (2023).