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Registration & Networking

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Korean Startup Summit NYC 2019

1pm
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8pm

1-2PM: Startup Business & Legal Essentials

 

2-4PM: Interactive Startup Workshop

 

4-8PM: Main Event - Pitch Night & Networking

 

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Small Group Session: 2:00PM - 4:00PM
Main Event: 4:00PM - 8:00PM
4W43 Building(4w 43rd St, New York, NY)

A battle for funds, fame and the brightest future in tech.

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Small Group Session: 2:00PM - 4:00PM
Main Event: 4:00PM - 8:00PM
4W43 Building (4w 43rd St, New York, NY 10036)

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 JOIN US FOR A PREMIER

KOREAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP EVENT

Korean Startup Summit NYC 2019 is in its 3rd iteration organized by Korean Startups & Entrepreneurs (KSE) co-hosted by the Consulate General and KOTRA NY.


As one of the most prominent events in the United States bringing together the Korean entrepreneurial community, KSS 2019 is really excited to present intimate opportunities to receive feedback on new ideas, showcase a suite of amazing startup pitches, and curated networking opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals.


KSS 2019 is a great opportunity for entrepreneurs and startups to get advice and garner potential new investment opportunities.

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TIMELINE

 2:00ㅡ4:00 PM       Small Group Sessions* 

 3:30ㅡ4:00 PM       Registration

 4:00ㅡ4:30 PM       Keynote Speech 1

 4:30ㅡ5:15 PM       Panel Discussion

 5:15ㅡ5:30 PM       Break

 5:30ㅡ6:30 PM       Startup Pitch Event*

 6:30ㅡ8:30 PM       Power Networking 

* To actively participate in the highlighted Special Events, separate application is required in advance to the attendance.

Please read description box on the right for more information.

Special Events

Small Group Sessions

(TBD)

STARTUP PITCH EVENT

(TBD)

AGENDA

* A separate application is required in advance to be eligible to participate in the Special Events. Please find "Startup Interactive Workshop" and "Startup Pitch Event" application forms below.

1:00 ㅡ 2:00 pm

Startup Business & Legal Essentials


  • Managing and Leveraging Startup's IP Portfolio

  • Structuring and Financing Venture-Backed Startups

Speakers

  • Kongsik Kim, Esq. (Partner at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP)

  • Wook Chung, Esq. (Of Counsel at Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads, LLP)

2:00 ㅡ 4:00 pm

 Interactive Startup Workshop*


3:30 ㅡ 4:00 pm

Registration


4:00 ㅡ 4:05 pm

Opening Remark 

Hyo-Sung Park (Consul General of Consul General of the Republic of Korea in New York)


Sang Lee (President of KSE; CEO & Co-Founder of DarcMatter)

4:05 ㅡ 4:45 pm

Keynote Speech

Ji-hoon Rim (Professor at NYU, Stern & former CEO of Kakao)

4:45 ㅡ 5:20 pm

Panel Discussion 1


5:20 ㅡ 6:00 pm

Panel Discussion 2


6:00 - 7:00 pm

Startup Pitch Event**


7:00 - 8:00 pm

Beer & Wine Networking


Startup business & legal essentials

1:00 - 2:00 pm

KOTRA and the Consulate General celebrate the release of NYC Startup and Beyond, a practical and comprehensive legal guide for Korean startup founders and executives looking to tap into the New York metropolitan markets. This 1-hour lecture session will cover two major areas featured in the book -

(1) building a strong intellectual property (IP) portfolio to facilitate startup's further growth, and

(2) understanding key issues in startup business formation and financing structures.

Interactive Startup Workshop

** Application is now CLOSED due to a large volume of candidates

2:00 - 4:00 pm

 

Based on discussions with the community, we are really excited to launch something new this year. 


The day will begin with small group workshop where attendees will be able to receive feedback on their ideas or businesses, discuss common problems that people are having, and receive mentorship from our moderators and peers. Groups will be organized by topic and/or industry to make discussions as productive as possible. Each session will also be moderated by an experienced founder or professional in their respective fields. 


Applications to participate in the feedback networking sessions are live. Apply quickly before all the seats fill up!

SUBMIT HERE

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Interactive Startup Workshop Topics

01

Sharpening Your 5-Minute Elevator Pitch

You know your idea inside and out but to pitch it effectively to others you need to look at the big picture and understand your product through someone else’s perspective. You will pitch your idea to other participants in 5 minutes and get live feedback!


 • For: Founders who already have a solid idea

 • Moderator: David Joo (Co-CEO & Co-Founder at KnowRe)

02

How to Build Your Mobile App MVP in 10 days

People often talk about MVPs, iterating, and failing fast, but don't talk about the practical tools or nuts and bolts of building an MVP. We'll discuss some of the tools, platforms, services and products you can use to build your own App MVP in less than two weeks.


 • For: People who are at the concept level of their startup, product-focused, tech-focused.

 • Moderator: Michael Yu (Founder/CEO at Palate)

03

Korean-Speaking Founder Networking

Are you a Korean speaking founder? Come join to share your story with others in Korean and build your founder network.

 

 • For: Korean speaking founder

 • Moderator: Jun Yoon(Cofounder/CTO at Culinary Agents)

04

Founder Networking

Are you a startup founder/co-founder? Come and share your challenges with other founders and build your network.


 • For: Early-stage startup founders

 • Moderator: Min S. Suh

05

Leveraging IP Valuation in Startup Investment

Are your IP assets solid enough to attract investors? We will discuss how startups can set IP strategies that best align with their long-term business goals and help secure venture funding.


 • For: Startups wanting to explore effective IP development strategy in securing investment

 • Moderator: Kongsik Kim, Esq. (Partner at Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough, LLP)

06

Startup Business Formation, Common Financing Structures, and Employment Law Issues

Corporation or LLC? Delaware or New York? Debt or equity? Employee or independent contractor? Salary or stock option? We will discuss common issues that all startup founders face, and share some insightful strategies.


 • For: Startup founders looking to form an entity, secure venture funding, and hire top talent

 • Moderator: Wook Chung, Esq. (Of Counsel at Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads, LLP)

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Quick Solutions

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Topic: SaaS Metrics

Description: Come and share your business metrics with peers.

Moderator: Jun Yoon (Co-founder & CTO at Culinary Agents)

 

Korean Startup Summit NYC 2019 is in its 3rd iteration organized by Korean Startups & Entrepreneurs (KSE) co-hosted by the Consulate General and KOTRA NY.


As one of the most prominent events in the United States bringing together the Korean entrepreneurial community, KSS 2019 is really excited to present intimate opportunities to receive feedback on new ideas, showcase a suite of amazing startup pitches, and curated networking opportunities to connect with like-minded individuals.


KSS 2019 is a great opportunity for entrepreneurs and startups to get advice and garner potential new investment opportunities.

Topics

01

5 Minutes Elevator Pitch

02

How to build your App MVP in 10 days

People often talk about MVPs, iterating, and failing fast, but they don't talk about the practical tools or nuts and bolts of building an MVP.
We'll discuss some of the tools, platforms, services and products you can use to build your own App MVP in less than two weeks.


For: People who are at the concept level of their startup, product-focused, tech-focused.

Moderator: Michael Yu (Founder/CEO at Palate)

03

CEO Chat

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Ready to Go

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Hello

Session 1

Topic: SaaS

Description: 

Come and share your business metrics with peers.

Moderator: Jun Yoon (Co-founder & CTO at Culinary Agents)

 

Fast And Easy

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Clean And Simple

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Ready To Go

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Startup Pitch Event

Submission Deadline: October 20th

KSE Council members will evaluate applications and limit to 5 companies to present during the session 

Application Criteria: 

- Solving a Problem
- Market Size
- Executable Revenue Model and Growth Trajectory
- Competitive Analysis
- Explicit and Realistic Financial Assumptions 

 

Apply to pitch your idea and make it come to life!

#KPitchNight

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Keynote

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Ji-hoon Rim: Professor at NYU, Stern & former CEO of Kakao

Jihoon Rim is executive advisor and former CEO of Kakao (KRX:035720), a top-tier technology company in South Korea that is well known for its mobile messenger Kakao Talk, music streaming service Melon, and ride hailing service Kakao Taxi among many successful Internet products the company services. After finishing his term, Jihoon moved to New York City and teaches a newly created course "Managing a High-tech company" at NYU Stern." While he was leading the company, Kakao successfully expanded its business into finance, contents, and mobility: disrupting the market and delivering services praised by users. Jihoon also heavily invested in Artificial Intelligence and technology, making Kakao the best mobile platform in Korea. The company's revenue and operating profit doubled during his two and a half years term and acquisition of $1.6B LOEN Entertainment was evaluated as one of the best M&As in Korean tech industry. In recognition of his stellar performance, Jihoon was ranked No.1 in “2017 Korea’s Best CEO” survey, and also was selected as "2018 Korea’s Top 10 Hero" by the biggest business media group, MBN.

PANELS / JUDGES

Anna Garcia

General Partner at Runway Venture Partners

John Nahm

Managing Partner at Strong Ventures

Murat Aktihanoglu

Managing Partner at Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator

Joshua Siegel

General Partner at Rubicon Venture Capital

Bong Koh

partner at hypothesis Studio

John Ryu

Partner At Hypothesis Studio

Hyuk-jeen Suh

General Partner at SkyRiver Ventures

JUDGES

Ron Flex

Founder, Power Pushers

Power Pushers connects fitness-focused users with health and nutrition experts to create custom workouts, holistic diets and a wellness regime.

Keighty Simms

CEO, BankTank

Many underserved communities need guidance to help organize personal finance and public assistance. BankTank helps navigate the waters with a powerful software platform.

Daryn Daniels

Founder, Leg Up Inc.

As a former U.S. Marine, Daryn Daniels saw firsthand the devastation caused by combat. Leg Up Inc. is developing new artifical smart limb technology for returning vets.

Tootsie Napolitano

VP of Product, Ding!Ring!

Sometimes, we need a nudge to get us where we need to be, doing what we need to do. Ding!Ring! is wearable tech that provides gentle reminders on the go.

Malala Chodary

President, Frost Finder

Frost Finder provides affordable climate control to small farmers in developing nations, helping to save thousands of pounds of food and seed otherwise lost to poor storage.

Submit Your Pitch Deck

Deadline: August 29th 2019 11:59pm 


Problem to solve
Market Size
Executable Revenue Model and Growth Trajectory
Competitive Analysis
Explicit and Realistic Financial Assumptions 

#KPitchNight

Hosted by Your Company

The Location

The Menlo NY Hotel is located in the heart of New York City's "Silicon Alley." Register at the front desk and head on back to the SoHo Room.

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"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic."

– Arthur C. Clarke, Author

Sponsors

Korean Startup Summit

NYC 2019

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About KSE

 

Starting your own business and picking the right niche in no time

Korean Startups & Entrepreneurs (KSE) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization seeking to cultivate and develop the technology startup ecosystem in the United States, particularly involving Korean-American and South Korean founded companies.

 

Headquartered in New York City’s Silicon Alley, KSE was originally founded as a Meetup amongst Korean-American technology entrepreneurs in 2012 and with growing demand has expanded to include hundreds of entrepreneurs, affiliated partners/advisors, and investors. KSE fosters this tech community by providing unique opportunities for prominent entrepreneurs to share their experiences in fire-side chats, startup pitch events, educational seminars and scholarships, and exclusive networking and social events.

 

KSE is primarily focused on the US technology space. However, it also helps to pioneer efforts in connecting startup companies, entrepreneurs, and investors between the U.S. and South Korea. KSE leverages its governmental, financial, and organizational relationships to expand markets and opportunities to and from the U.S. and South Korea, seeking to benefit relationships on both sides of the Pacific Ocean.

KSS 2019 will be a great event for entrepreneurs and startups to get advice and garner potential new investment opportunities.

 

For more information, please visit http://koreanse.org. You can join free KSE member for upcoming event.

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