Eric Kim

Eric Kim

CEO & Co-Founder at RushOrder. USC Alum.

Website: http://blog.rushorderapp.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimeric
Twitter: https://twitter.com/idrincwater
Others: https://angel.co/ericjkim
Los Angeles, California, United States
Member since August 28, 2015
Quote
"Everyone has a plan 'till they get punched in the mouth." - Mike Tyson Quote_down
  • About
Investor interests
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Credentials None
Education
2006 University of Southern California , BS , Accounting
2006 University of Southern California , MS , Accounting
I am a(n):

Entrepreneur

Companies I've founded or co-founded:
RushOrder, Mountain 25, LLC
Companies I work or worked for:
RushOrder, Bank of America Merril Lynch, Ocean Park Advisors, LLC
If you're an entrepreneur or corporate innovator, why?

Couldn't be happy any other way.

My favorite startups:

Robinhood

What's most frustrating and rewarding about entrepreneurship/innovation?

Frustrating: failing to convert people into believers.
Rewarding: converting people into believers.

What's the No. 1 mistake entrepreneurs/innovators make?

I can't say with any certainty that this is the no. 1 mistake most entrepreneurs make, but this is definitely one that ranks among the top in mistakes that I personally make:

Being too reactionary throughout the day, resulting in an over-allocation of time on "busy" work, and an under-allocation of time on higher priority work. Unless one makes a conscious effort in allocating time to mission-critical activities, entire days can be spent putting out supposed "fires."

What are the top three lessons you've learned as an entrepreneur?

1) Make good use of your time.
2) Make good use of other's time.
3) Remind yourself of 1) and 2) throughout the day.

Full bio

Eric brings 9 years of strategy, investment banking, and startup experience to this venture. He is a 2nd time founder, with his first startup having been in the business liquidation / asset disposition space. Eric has also spent time in investment banking, consulting, and general advisory, having worked at BofA Merrill Lynch in NYC and Ocean Park Advisors in LA. He is a graduate of USC.