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.
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.
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!
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)
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)
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)
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)
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!
Ji-hoon Rim: Executive advisor and former CEO at Kakao and Adjunct Professor at NYU Stern School of Business
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.
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.
