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Startup Scene: Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow

The Korea Society’s new corporate initiative, Startup Scene: Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow, aims to empower startup entrepreneurs by providing inspiration, knowledge, and networking opportunities. Through three in-house programs, this series will present a range of accomplished startup founders, delving into their strategies and sharing insights gained during their entrepreneurial journeys. The initiative will culminate in a half-day forum, offering participants a deeper understanding of the startup ecosystem and practical knowledge to further their entrepreneurial endeavors.

 

This series is supported by Hanwha Life

  

Tech, Culture, and K-Beauty: Dino’s Playbook for Building MBX
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 | 6 PM (EST)

Join us for an exclusive conversation with Hyungseok Dino Ha (hereinafter Dino), Co-Founder and CEO of MBX (formerly Memebox), a visionary multi-brand beauty and personal care company leading the convergence of technology, culture, and K-beauty... Read More

 

  

Empowering Women with Holistic Care: A Conversation with Rael's Co-Founder and CEO, Yanghee Paik
Thursday, June 20, 2024 | 6 PM (EDT)

The Korea Society is pleased to invite you to a fireside chat with Co-founder and CEO of Rael, Yanghee Paik. In 2017, Yanghee joined forces with two other Korean-American women to revolutionize the stagnant American feminine-care product market by introducing clean, high-performing holistic feminine care products... Read More

 

  

Changes, Challenges, and Chances in K-Startups amid AI Era
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | 8:30 AM (EDT)

The Korea Society would like to invite you to a half-day startup forum, “Changes, Challenges, and Chances in K-Startups amid the AI Era,” on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM. The forum marks the culmination of a year-long series, Startup Scene: Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow... Read More

 

  

Charting Entrepreneurial Paths: Curtis Lee, From Luxe to Pinwheel and Beyond
Wednesday, February 28, 2024 | 6 PM (EST)

Navigating the uncertainties of quitting an established career to venture into entrepreneurship is a common challenge for many aspiring startup founders. The question of when to take that leap adds another layer of complexity to the journey. To shed light on these dilemmas, we invite you to join our conversation with Curtis Lee... Read More

 

  

Startup Scene: Entrepreneurs of Tomorrow
Saeju Jeong: An Unwavering Visionary Behind Noom
Wednesday, January 24, 2024 | 6 PM (EST)

Join us for our inaugural program of Startup Scene: Entrepreneur of Tomorrow, featuring Saeju Jeong, the Co-Founder and former CEO, and now serving as Executive Chair of Noom. Noom, established in 2008 with Saeju’s friend, Artem Pekatov, introduced a pioneering weight loss app in 2017... Read More

 

 

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