{"id":"tiger-research","title":"Tiger Research","content":"**Tiger Research Inc.** is a Seoul-based advisory and research firm founded in 2021 that specializes in the [Web3](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3) market across Asia. The company provides market research, business development, and project management services to assist global [Web3](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3) projects with market entry and expansion into the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-xD9tosT3Ao1DfJM8)\n\n## Overview\n\nTiger Research positions itself as a strategic guide, or \"Sherpa,\" for global [Web3](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3) projects seeking to establish a presence and grow within the technically and culturally diverse Asian market. The firm is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, and focuses on key regional hubs including Tokyo, Japan; Hanoi, Vietnam; and Jakarta, Indonesia. It operates across several major Asian markets, including South Korea, Japan, China, Vietnam, and Indonesia. Its client services are designed to address the complexities of entering new Asian markets, such as navigating local regulations, understanding distinct business dynamics, and engaging with regional user behaviors. [\\[4\\]](#cite-id-rVGDC5SdHeooX8O6) [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-xD9tosT3Ao1DfJM8)​\n\nThe firm's core mission is to be the most trusted expert and long-term partner in [Web3](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3), guiding projects to the sectors and regions with the greatest need. It aims to reduce information asymmetry in the [blockchain](https://iq.wiki/wiki/blockchain) industry by providing trusted, data-driven research and analysis. To deliver market insights, Tiger Research publishes regular reports, including bi-weekly analyses, and maintains a newsletter with over 18,000 subscribers composed of industry leaders. The company also highlights its network of over 30 local partnerships across the APAC region, which it leverages to support client objectives. [\\[4\\]](#cite-id-rVGDC5SdHeooX8O6)​\n\nThe company's approach involves acting as an extended, dedicated regional team for its clients. This model is intended to help clients accelerate their go-to-market strategies while minimizing the high upfront costs and risks associated with establishing a local entity, managing tax compliance, and navigating labor laws in different countries. [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-xD9tosT3Ao1DfJM8)​\n\n## Services\n\nTiger Research provides end-to-end solutions for companies' go-to-market (GTM) strategies in Asia, focusing on three core service areas.\n\n### Market Research\n\nThe firm delivers customized research reports that cover regional regulations, market trends, competitive landscapes, and the business dynamics of the Asian [Web3](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3) space. This service involves comprehensive, bottom-up market research to provide clients with actionable local insights. These insights are also distributed more broadly through company publications like its bi-weekly reports, with recent analyses covering topics such as stablecoins, crypto-native asset management, and the application of AI in [Web3](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3). [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-xD9tosT3Ao1DfJM8)\n\n### Business Development\n\nTiger Research assists clients in designing and executing tailored market entry strategies. This includes helping to expand customer pipelines and securing strategic partnerships with key local players in the APAC region. The objective is to build a sustainable foundation for growth in the target markets. [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-xD9tosT3Ao1DfJM8)\n\n### Project Management\n\nThe company offers to lead and manage complex projects and initiatives on behalf of its clients and their stakeholders. By acting as an operational team on the ground, this service is designed to ensure successful project execution and help clients avoid the complexities associated with local setup, tax compliance, and labor laws. This allows client teams to focus on their core business while Tiger Research manages regional operations. [\\[2\\]](#cite-id-xD9tosT3Ao1DfJM8)\n\n## Market Focus\n\nTiger Research's primary geographic focus is the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, where it operates in countries including South Korea, Japan, China, Vietnam, and Indonesia. The company maintains key hubs and expertise in several major Asian markets to provide localized support for market entry and expansion. [\\[4\\]](#cite-id-rVGDC5SdHeooX8O6) [\\[1\\]](#cite-id-nsT4rq9pDyGtPlHv)\n\n**Key Hubs of Operation:**\n\n* Seoul, South Korea\n* Tokyo, Japan\n* Hanoi, Vietnam\n* Jakarta, Indonesia\n\n## Company Principles\n\nThe firm operates based on a set of core principles that guide its business strategy and company culture. Its slogan is \"Execution is Everything!\" [\\[4\\]](#cite-id-rVGDC5SdHeooX8O6)\n\n* **Customer Focus:** Always Think Backwards from the Customer.\n* **Execution:** Execute and Deliver Results; prioritize great execution over ideation.\n* **Strategy:** Focus on Unfair Advantage; Do Not Compromise Long-term Thinking for Short-term Gains.\n* **Trust:** Earning Trust is a Daily Habit.\n* **Quality:** Spot the Little Things to achieve high standards.\n* **Culture:** Be Curious and Be Nice.\n\n## Team\n\nKey members of the Tiger Research team include: [\\[4\\]](#cite-id-rVGDC5SdHeooX8O6)\n\n* **Daniel Kim**: CEO\n* **Andrew Kim**: Advisor\n* **Sean Kim**: Non-executive director\n* **Ryan Yoon**: Senior Research Analyst\n* **Jay Jo**: Senior Research Analyst\n* **Daniel An**: Research Analyst\n* **Anh Ha**: Research Analyst (Vietnam)\n* **Yoon Lee**: Business Development Manager\n* **Margot Lee**: Marketing Manager\n* **Lime Park**: Business Operator\n* **Elsa**: China Region Manager\n* **Shania**: Indonesia Region Manager\n* **Troy Manning**: Content Creator\n\n## Partnerships\n\nTiger Research has established a network of partners across various sectors of the [Web3](https://iq.wiki/wiki/web3), technology, and financial industries in Asia. The partnerships span foundations, venture capital firms, exchanges, and regulatory bodies. 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