Shae Hong
Overview
Shae Hong is the founder and CEO of Made by Gather, a company specializing in kitchenware and small appliances. Established in 2003, Made by Gather designs and manufactures a portfolio of kitchen essential brands, including Beautiful by Drew®, CRUX®, BRIM® Coffee, and BELLA® Housewares. The company focuses on delivering super-premium design and innovation at accessible price points, catering to the modern generation of makers, doers, and achievers who aspire to make their kitchens more special. Under Hong's leadership, Made by Gather has emphasized trend-forward design combined with innovative marketing strategies and collaborative strategic relationships with leading omni-channel retailers. The company's brands are available online and in-store at major retailers nationwide. In 2020, Made by Gather rebranded from Sensio, Inc. to reflect its renewed mission of fostering human connection through accessible, design-forward kitchen tools. Prior to founding Made by Gather, Hong served as CEO and Principal at ROC Digital and CEO and Founder of ePods Inc. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business from the University of Washington.
Investment Focus
- Consumer Goods
- Kitchenware
- Appliances
Portfolio Companies
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What sectors does Shae Hong invest in?
Shae Hong invests in Consumer Goods, Retail, E-commerce, Appliances and Kitchenware, and is based in New York, United States. Shae Hong is listed as a angel investor in the ConnectSafely investor database.
What stage does Shae Hong invest at?
Shae Hong backs companies at Seed, Early Stage and Series A.
Which regions does Shae Hong invest in?
Shae Hong invests across United States.
What companies has Shae Hong invested in?
Shae Hong's portfolio includes Crux, Beautiful by Drew, BRIM Coffee and BELLA Housewares.
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