Ana, an entrepreneur who previously held an early leadership role at ApplyBoard, one of the world's leading international student recruitment platforms. Korea as an exchange student in 2011, he didn't plan on building a career here — much less raising a family.
Korea as an exchange student in 2011, he didn't plan on building a career here — much less raising a family.
After returning for summer school in 2013 and a working holiday in 2015, Balneger launched his own business in Seoul in 2016 through the Seoul Global Startup Center.
He later worked in the Korean entertainment industry before leaving the country to complete his degree and care for his father, who had cancer.
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Korea as an exchange student in 2011, he didn't plan on building a career here — much less raising a family. After returning for summer school in 2013 and a working holiday in 2015, Balneger launched his own business in Seoul in 2016 through the Seoul Global Startup Center. He later worked in the Korean entertainment industry before leaving the country to complete his degree and care for his father, who had cancer.
Today, he lives in Busan with his Korean wife and their two children. Balneger co-founded UpperClass with Rodel Sta.
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