Grace Yim is a marketer and operator passionate about building community-driven programs and scaling early-stage initiatives.

Before joining Point72 Ventures, she led marketing activations and partnershipsworked on the marketing teams at Red Bull and Roblox, creating large-scale experiential campaigns. Grace has been involved in Seattle’s startup ecosystem since her time at the University of Washington, she has co-founded two startups, worked with early-stage companies in Korea, and supported student-led startup accelerators and hackathons. She holds a degree in Informatics with a specialization in Cybersecurity from the University of Washington.

I’ve always believed in taking risks early.

I’ve always believed in taking risks early. You don’t need every box checked before taking your shot. My entire career has been built on this mindset: diving in, learning fast, and trusting that effort creates opportunity. I think Ttime is one of our most valuable assets. I’d rather spend it trying, iterating, and growing than waiting for the “perfect” moment.

I am a builder at heart.

At my core, I am a builder. With a STEM background, I’ve learned to apply technical thinking to creative and strategic challenges. I thrive at the intersection of software development, marketing, and community where I can turn ideas into reality and building from zero to one. I find nothing is more rewarding than creating something meaningful from the ground up!

I believe community is what truly makes the difference.

I think the best outcomes can happen when people feel connected, supported, and empowered to grow together. In early-stage startups, I believe one of the greatest advantages is access to knowledge, networks, and shared experience. You can’t expect a village without being a villager, and I show up every day with that mindset.

Small talk cheat sheet:

MLB & KBO Baseball, stationary, iced coffee, ice cream, movies, gaming, and pilates!