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Strategy with hands-on execution.

FoundedChicago, IL
FootprintAsia · North America
SectorsConsumer Packaged Goods · Health & Beauty · Home Goods
LY Venture Studio · Est. Chicago
Our Story

Twenty years of operating.

LY Venture Studio was founded to help companies build and scale businesses through hands-on execution. With over 20 years of experience across consumer products, health & beauty, and manufacturing, we focus on building from concept to scale — developing market entry strategy, establishing operational infrastructure, and driving commercial growth.

Our work spans global markets, with deep experience across Asia and North America — including manufacturing, supply chain, retail partnerships, and regulatory support.

The studio operates with a team of experienced professionals who execute across strategy, operations, compliance, and commercial growth to deliver measurable results. Capabilities also include GMP, ISO, and SMETA readiness, product design verification, legal coordination, and patent registration support.

Mission & Vision
Mission

Transform ideas into scalable businesses through end-to-end execution in market entry, manufacturing, retail, and brand.

Vision

Be the trusted operating partner — known for real execution, measurable growth, and long-term value.

What We Bring

Core competencies.

01

Market Entry Strategy

Market assessment, positioning, and business setup across Asia and North America.

02

Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Supplier sourcing, logistics, and full operational infrastructure setup.

03

Retail & Commercial Growth

Wholesale, distribution, and revenue growth execution across channels.

04

GMP, ISO & SMETA Readiness

Compliance documentation, quality systems, and regulatory standards.

05

Brand & Product Launch

Brand creation, go-to-market strategy, and DTC growth execution.

06

Legal & Patent Support

Product design verification, legal coordination, and patent registration.

Management Team

05 — Members
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Lisa Yih
Founder & Managing Director
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Dan Granick
Sales & Marketing
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Josh Balonick
Construction & Project Management
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Dr. Michael Chiang
Design Thinking & Innovation
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Jonathan D. Kohn
Acquisitions & Leasing

Execution Team

08 — Members
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Russ Kalbfeld
Manufacturing Engineering & NPD
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Scott Miller
Construction Project Management
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Cristina Tatiou
Regulatory Compliance & Quality
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Andrew Chiang
Mechanical / Software Engineer
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Daniel Pirvu
Senior Mechanical Engineer
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Suntao Dong
Digital Marketing & Supply Chain
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Jennifer Luong
Human Resources
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Abby Zou
Finance

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