OUR STORY

It all started with a simple passion for basketball. Our founder, J. Kim, has loved the game since he was a teenager. After every match with friends, the best part was always getting together and talking for hours about the day’s big plays. But without any video or data, those incredible moments were left to memory alone. The frustration was real: filming and analyzing games was either too expensive or too much of a hassle for amateur players.

With over a decade of experience as a patent attorney specializing in AI technology in both the U.S. and Korea, J. Kim saw an opportunity. He realized that the power of vision AI could solve this problem—not just for him, but for everyone.

That conviction was the spark that created BASTAT and CourtLenz. We were founded on a single, powerful mission: to democratize sports analytics and ensure that every player, at every level, has the tools to capture their highlights, understand their growth, and share their passion for the game.

THE TEAM BEHIND IT

J. KIM

Founder, Head of Business

As Founder and CEO, J. Kim guides the vision for BASTAT, CourtLenz and our team LITIV. His unique background as a U.S. and Korean patent attorney with over a decade of experience in AI technology gives our company its strong, defensible technical foundation. A lifelong basketball enthusiast, he started BASTAT and CourtLenz with the conviction that every player deserves access to the data and insights once reserved for the pros. The most rewarding part: seeing young players get better by using a technology that started as a personal passion.

M.S., Computer Science, Seoul National University
B.S., Computer Science, Seoul National University

J. LEE

Co-Founder, Head of Engineering

As Co-Founder, J. Lee leads the engineering teams that bring our vision to life, overseeing the development of both BASTAT and CourtLenz solutions. His professional trust with J. Kim was forged during their university years, where they collaborated on numerous successful projects. With over a decade of experience leading B2C and B2B solution development teams, his expertise is essential in building a robust, scalable, and user-friendly platform. His passion is translating a powerful vision into world-class technology.

Ph.D., Computer Science, Seoul National University
B.S., Computer Science, Seoul National University

A. JANG

Co-Founder, Head of Strategy

As Co-Founder, A. Jang is responsible for BASTAT and CourtLenz’s business planning, marketing, and design. Her diverse, global experience is critical in shaping our brand for an international audience. Her background includes roles with a marketing team in Frankfurt, Germany, as a Data Curator at Google Korea, and as a Project Manager for a Korean public enterprise in the design sector. Having completed the Marketing Certificate Program at the University of Washington, she brings a unique blend of strategic insight and creative direction to the team.

B.A., English Language & Literature and Economics (Double Major), Ewha Womans University