Innovation builder · Boston & Asia

Big Ideas, Bold Impact.

At Dots Global, we don’t just advise—we build. Philanthropists, visionary leaders, and entrepreneurs trust us to bring their ideas to life, from idea to impact. Whether it’s a startup, a social venture, or an innovation initiative, we turn ambition into reality.

Trusted by leading innovators & institutions

MIT REAP
MIT
New England Innovation Academy
Catalyst Education Lab
College for Social Innovation
Taipei City Government Department for Youth

What sets us apart

An extended team that builds, not just advises.

Foot in Boston & Asia

We bridge East and West to supercharge your growth. Our global network connects you to top talent, groundbreaking research, and powerful partnerships—unlocking opportunities that others can’t reach.

Heart for User-Centric Innovation

Ideas don’t succeed in a vacuum. With a team of experts in human-centered design, we know how to put people at the heart of every innovation.

Minds and Hands to Build Big

We blend visionary thinking with hands-on execution. Acting as your extended team, we bring bold ideas to life and scale them. We’re here to build—and build big.

What we do

Connect the dots globally to bring idea to impact.

Dots Global is an innovation builder with a foot in Boston and Asia. We plug in as your extended team across the full arc of building, from first idea to a product, venture, or program in the world.

01

Craft Innovation

Research, design, and strategy that turn a bold idea into a sharp, buildable plan, with the people you serve at the center.

02

Build Venture

We help philanthropists, organizations, and family businesses design, validate, and launch new ventures, from concept to first customers.

03

Develop Ecosystem

We design and run programs and forums that connect philanthropists, institutions, and innovators across Boston and Asia.

04

Prepare Innovators

Bootcamps and curricula that build the talent and mindset the next wave of innovation needs.

Your extended team

The minds and hands behind big ideas.

Builders and designers with deep roots in the Boston and Asia innovation ecosystems.

Jossy Lee

Jossy Lee

Innovation & Venture Building
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Jossy is the Founder of Dots Global and currently serves as a Board Member and Entrepreneurship Chair of the MIT Sloan Boston Alumni Association. A mission-driven innovator with proven success leading cross-functional teams to design, launch, and build new initiatives worldwide for organizations of 1 to 52,000 employees — including an innovative middle and high school, an Apple-featured app, an award-winning storybook series, and international leadership development programs. When she is not busy making the changes she hopes to see in the world, she enjoys time with her family in Boston and Taipei.
Matt Kressy

Matt Kressy

Human-Centered Design & Education
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Matt has a rich teaching history at MIT, the Rhode Island School of Design, and Harvard, including spearheading innovation in education as the Co-Founder and Director of MIT's Integrated Design & Management (IDM) master's degree and as a Founding Trustee of the New England Innovation Academy. As an entrepreneur and design expert, Kressy has designed, invented, engineered, and manufactured products for a diverse range of clients, from startups to Fortune 500 companies. His passion lies in fostering interdisciplinary, collaborative, and design-driven product development through deep user research, creative concept generation, and rapid prototyping.
Sophia Lin

Sophia Lin

Business Strategy & Ecosystem
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Sophia is a Partner at Dots Global. She is a seasoned entrepreneur and finance professional, driving growth through strategic finance, planning, and venture building. Sophia has a proven track record of orchestrating acquisitions that resulted in a fivefold revenue increase, as well as optimizing pricing, energy conversion, and operational efficiency. An active leader in the global entrepreneurship ecosystem, she has been invited to speak and judge at prestigious events, including the Harvard Business School Finance Conference and the MIT 100K. She has been recognized as one of Girls in Tech Taiwan's 40 Under 40.
Erdin Beshimov

Erdin Beshimov

Entrepreneurship & Education
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Erdin is the Founder of MIT Bootcamps and the MITx MicroMasters Program, pioneering "inverted admissions" and creating MIT's first online courses on entrepreneurship. With a focus on global innovation, he builds pathways for learners worldwide to study innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship. Erdin holds an MBA from MIT Sloan, an MA from Harvard, and a BA from the University of Bradford. Born in the former Soviet Union, his mission is to eliminate barriers between motivation and opportunity. Erdin is currently building ClassHour, offering invitation-only classes for executives.
Liz Failla

Liz Failla

Partnership & People Operations
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With over 20 years of experience in leadership roles across various sectors, Liz has been a driving force behind cross-cultural teams, consistently delivering global impact. At EF Education First, the world's largest organization dedicated to international education, she has held pivotal positions, including Vice President of People Operations and Vice President of Customer Experience, where she has been instrumental in fostering strong communication, partnerships, and people operations. Known for her ability to be both the glue and the engine of her teams, Liz excels in creating cohesive and high-performing environments.
Senthil Balasubramanian

Senthil Balasubramanian

Global Partnerships & Execution
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Senthil is an entrepreneur with experience leading lean ventures and commercializing innovative technologies. His experience includes launching and scaling MIT-born Sistine Solar, the maker of the world's first and fully customizable aesthetic overlay for solar panels, and deploying renewable energy technologies in emerging markets across Asia and East Africa. He is passionate about supporting mission-driven ventures and enjoys working with cross-disciplinary teams and cross-border partners. Senthil holds an MBA from MIT and is a graduate of GE's Financial Management Program.
Kelly Chen

Kelly Chen

Product Strategy & Experience
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Kelly is a product strategist with over a decade of startup experience taking products from zero to one — digital and physical alike. As Product Manager at Chineasy, an Apple Design Award finalist, she helped shape a language-learning brand loved by users worldwide; since then she has led product strategy, UX, and AI integration for ventures spanning creator platforms, education, and consumer brands. A hands-on, AI-native builder, she doesn't stop at strategy decks — she prototypes, tests, and ships the products she designs. At Dots Global, she serves as Director of Global Communication, working closely with Jossy on cross-cultural initiatives including the 2025 Global InnoYouth Summit. She holds a master's degree from Emerson College in Boston.
Regina Shoykhet

Regina Shoykhet

Programs & Operations
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Bio coming soon.

We don't just offer a team. We build one for you.

FAQ

Questions people ask about Dots Global.

Quick answers about who we are, what we do, and who we work with.

What is Dots Global?

Dots Global is an innovation builder with a foot in Boston and Asia. We partner with founders turned philanthropists, visionary leaders within organizations, and generations of family businesses to turn ambition into real products, ventures, and programs, combining human-centered design with hands-on execution.

Where is Dots Global based?

Dots Global is deeply rooted in Boston, with team members across the US and in Asia. This East-West network lets us connect founders, talent, and institutions on both sides.

What does Dots Global do?

We work across four pillars: craft innovation, build venture, develop ecosystem, and prepare innovators. We act as an extended team that helps clients move from idea to impact.

Who does Dots Global work with?

We are honored to be trusted by three main types of clients seeking to design, launch, and grow mission-driven initiatives: (1) founders turned philanthropists, (2) visionary leaders within organizations, and (3) generations of family offices.

We’re always excited to connect with people who share our ambition to turn bold ideas into meaningful impact!

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