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Startups In Focus - Driving US Korea Economic Synergy
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| With Ran Baker (Global Head of Mktg, Microsoft), Michael Burke (COO, Citi), Thomas Byrne (CEO, Korea Society), Songyee Yoon (Principal Venture Partners), Murat Aktihanoglu (ERA), MyeongSeon Kim (Korea Venture Investor Corp), Jinwoo Hwang (EVP, Hanwha). |
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Apr 22 (Tue) , 2025 @ 11:30 AM
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The Korea Society is excited to announce the return of Startup Scene's keystone annual forum for 2025: Startups in Focus: Driving US-Korea Economic Synergy, supported exclusively by Hanwha Life.
Please join our keynote conversation with Dr. Songyee Yoon, Founder & Managing Partner of Principal Venture Partners, a venture capital firm investing in AI-native companies. A visionary leader who scaled NCSOFT into a global gaming powerhouse, Songyee is keenly interested in the future of AI & emerging technology & their venture points with human life. Songyee takes several leadership roles including being a member of the MIT Corporation & a member of the board of trustees for the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace & Hewlett Packard
This year's forum will celebrate pioneering entrepreneurs who energize the business landscape with their innovative approaches, alongside accelerators & investors who empower their progress.
[Registration Details]
Students: Free Admission
Early Bird Registration: $30 until April 6, 2025
General Registration: $60 from April 7 onwards
Date: April 22, 2025 (11:30 AM to 7:00 PM)
Venue: Citi Headquarters NYC
All registrations include full-day access to the forum, which features networking opportunities, lunch, & an apro mixer with hors d'oeuvres. The program will showcase a dynamic lineup of speakers leading sessions on topics such as open collaboration between Big Tech & startups, investor perspectives on global scaling, & founder insights into thriving within New York City's startup ecosystem. Additional spotlight sessions will highlight founders driving innovation in digital connectivity, aerospace, & the emerging metabus' space.
[Schedule of the Program]
*********** Registration starts at 11:30 am with networking lunch.*************
Opening Session
Michael Burke, COO, International Franchise Management, Citi
Thomas Byrne, CEO & President of The Korea Society
Dr. Jinwoo Hwang, Senior Executive VP, Hanwha Life Insurance
A Fireside Keynote
Dr. Songyee Yoon, Managing Partner, Principal Venture Partners
Session 1 - Korean Startups on the Global Stage: Insights from the Investors
Murat Aktihanoglu, Managing Partner, ERA
Richard Diamond, Managing Director, Global Head of FinTech & Information Services, Citi Bank
MyeongSeon Kim, Head of NYC office, Korea Venture Investor Corporation
David Lee, Head of NBA Investments & Senior Vice President, National Basketball Association (NBA)
Session 2- Synergy in Innovation: Corporates & Startup in Collaboration
Ran Wei Baker, Sr. Director, Global Head of Marketing, Microsoft
Drew Propson, Head of Technology & Innovation in Financial Services, World Economic Forum
Session 3 - Navigating NYC's Thriving Startup Ecosystem
Holly Diamond, Co-Founder & CEO of WorkOnWard
David Joo, Co-founder of Neuroaide & former CO-CEO & Co-Founder of Knowre
Kaila Lim, Head of Community & Founder Experience, Antler
Startups in Focus- Meet the Founder Sessions
Jinha Lee, Co-Founder & CEO of Spatial
Jae Pil Park, Founder & CEO of Nara Space
Keith Ryu, Co-Founder & Board Member, & Former CEO of Fountain
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