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Why we expanded our startup to South Korea
The Next Web
JULY 19, 2015
Entrepreneur South Korea startup sceneRegardless of where your startup resides, you should always monitor where else in the world your product is gaining traction.
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Why we expanded our startup to South Korea
The Next Web
JUNE 1, 2017
Regardless of where your startup resides, you should always monitor where else in the world your product is gaining traction. Expanding to a new country can lead to a larger client base, a foothold in another market, more media exposure, and more investors.
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My First Trip to South Korea
Austin Startup
JANUARY 9, 2017
My first time to Asia, specifically South Korea, happened two days after Thanksgiving. culture travel wisdom startup koreaBeing in the U.S. Navy Reserves has it’s perks… Continue reading on Austin Startups ».
Korean accelerator SparkLabs showcases social and e-commerce startups at its second Demo Day
The Next Web
SEPTEMBER 30, 2013
SparkLabs , an accelerator program in South Korea that is bringing a Silicon Valley-like approach to the Asian country’s startup ecosystem, showcased its second batch of startups to investors at Demo Day today. Asia Entrepreneur News Roundups South Korea startups
Watch the highlights from Seoul’s leading startup event
The Next Web
NOVEMBER 15, 2019
South Korea and its capital Seoul are best known for cutting-edge tech giants like Samsung and LG, but now there’s a big push to put its startups in the spotlight.
The entrepreneur’s guide to the South Korean tech ecosystem
The Next Web
JUNE 6, 2018
Even though some people might have a hard time pointing out South Korea on a map, almost everybody knows South Korean companies like Samsung and LG — but they aren’t the only noteworthy companies in the country.
Video: How Seoul will become one of the world’s best startup cities
The Next Web
OCTOBER 1, 2019
South Korea is one of the world’s technological powerhouses, home to giants such as Samsung, LG, and Kia. The small Asian country truly punches above its weight as it’s starting to rival the digital prowess of its much bigger neighbors, China and Japan.
5 Communication Hacks For Startup Cofounders
YoungUpstarts
NOVEMBER 21, 2018
Jeong also sits on South Korea’s Ministry of Science & Technology’s steering committee and the board of Chonnam Hospital, South Korea’s largest private hospital. by Saeju Jeong, CEO and Co-founder of Noom Coach.
Entrepreneurial Journey Takes Melvin Brewing To Denver’s Heights and Beyond
The Startup Magazine
FEBRUARY 20, 2020
During the festival, beers are shipped overseas to South Korea, Japan, Norway, Belgium, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. Jeremy Tofte’s family background in the beer business shows through in his work with Melvin Brewing.
5 Tips For A Traveling Entrepreneur
YoungUpstarts
NOVEMBER 30, 2018
Over the last 24 months, I’ve had to adapt to live in places with limited connectivity like Patagonia and the Sahara Desert to places made for the digital worker like Seoul, South Korea. Prior to Ansel, John moved to South Korea to teach English and “figure things out.”
Does Alternative Finance Exist In Singapore And Hong Kong?
YoungUpstarts
FEBRUARY 8, 2015
In Asia Pacific, the volumes in alternative finance have come from South Korea and China. The biggest player in South Korea is Money Auction, and the largest P2P lender in Japan is maneo Inc. by Anthony Coundouris , trade finance evangelist for ApexPeak.
[Asia] Asian Attitudes Towards Creativity And Education Differ: Adobe Study
YoungUpstarts
APRIL 6, 2014
That number is 66% in India and 62% in Southeast Asia but only 53% in Greater China and 50% in South Korea. This compares to Southeast Asia’s 62% and 58% in Australia-New Zealand, yet garnered only 45% in South Korea.
Three Examples of Practical Innovation
Life Beyond Code
JULY 21, 2013
This is where Tesco a supermarket in South Korea brings a shopping mall to train stations. Having an insight is to see what everyone else is seeing but notice only what a few will notice. Tweet This. Poster available at Sparktastic ].
The Great Winnowing of World Cup & The Startup Ecosystem
Agile VC
JUNE 24, 2014
Picture I took in 2002 of WC stadium Daegu, South Korea. Those of you who know me are probably aware that I’m a rabid soccer (football) fan.
5 Ways To Make Extra Money After You’re Retired
YoungUpstarts
APRIL 1, 2019
You will be connected to students in China, South Korea, Japan, and India to help them become more fluent in the English language. If you find yourself needing additional income during retirement, there are a few options at hand.
Ticketbis, An Online Event Ticket Trading Platform
YoungUpstarts
MARCH 2, 2014
The company then started its international expansion, and today has presence in 15 countries around the world in especially in Latin-speaking countries (which isn’t a surprise considering its Spain roots), but also covers parts of Asia including Japan, Hong Kong, South Korea and Singapore.
Wilkins Finance Cryptocurrency Predictions For Summer 2018
YoungUpstarts
JUNE 26, 2018
For example, regulators in countries such as China and South Korea started to toughen up on cryptocurrencies while in the US, there was a move by the SEC to try and gain control over the cryptocurrency market.
8 Tips On Intercultural Communication And International Etiquette To Create Successful Business Relationships In Asia
YoungUpstarts
MARCH 19, 2015
For years I’ve studied the cultures in 10 Asian countries: China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar (formerly Burma), the Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan. By Sharon Schweitzer, J.D.,
Big Tech’s Competitor? Government
Andrew Payne
MARCH 8, 2019
And while New York state has an economy comparable to Russia, South Korea, OR Canada, Amazon negotiates with them as roughly an equal. I’ve always felt my “best” Hacker News comments are the ones most down voted , like this nugget from about a year ago: (From: “ Zuckerberg struggles to name a single Facebook competitor “). Today, the concept of breaking up or limiting the big tech companies is far less abstract, with Sen.
How To Profit From Bearish Crypto Markets
YoungUpstarts
FEBRUARY 11, 2018
Additionally, countries like South Korea are implementing strict controls on digital currency trading and domestic brokers are no longer allowed to for accept foreign. The cryptocurrency markets have endured significant volatility in recent months.
Coronavirus: Will It Boost the Adoption Of Remote Work?
Transformify
FEBRUARY 28, 2020
The perception that anyone who looks Asian may have just landed from China, Japan and Korea, will stay there for some time badly hitting tourism globally as the travelers from these countries are among those who travel and spend the most abroad.
The Snap IPO Happened. What Next LA?
Both Sides of the Table
MARCH 6, 2017
We are the most diverse city in America — perhaps the world — with 200 nationalities, 100 languages and the largest population outside of a home country for 39 nations around the world including Mexico, South Korea, Armenia, the Philippines, Thailand and many others.
How To Reach Millennial Clients With Digital Currency
YoungUpstarts
JULY 10, 2019
Over in South Korea, 100 million credit cards and 20 million bank accounts were comprised — all thanks to a single employee at the Korea Credit Bureau. by Stan Stalnaker, Founding Director of Hub Culture. Digital currency is a popular topic in today’s financial landscape.
Asian Exporters Drive e-Commerce Growth: eBay
YoungUpstarts
AUGUST 30, 2011
These businesses are exporters from around Asia including China, Hong Kong, Japan, Thailand, South Korea, India, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam.
The Case for Optimism and Risk at Startups
Both Sides of the Table
NOVEMBER 5, 2014
I was fortunate enough recently to be invited to a private sitting with the president of South Korea, Park Geun-hye, along with 18 other entrepreneurs. What makes America great, as I told the president of South Korea, is our willingness to accept failure.
Aaron Wens on the Lifecycle of Your Ocean-Going Vessel Investments
The Startup Magazine
DECEMBER 27, 2019
Some of the best-known shipyards are in China, Japan, and South Korea. The lifetime of a modern ocean-going vessel is 25 to 30 years.
And Then They Came for Me …
Both Sides of the Table
NOVEMBER 1, 2016
The fact that he called on nations like South Korea or Saudi Arabia to have their own nuclear weapons? Yesterday was Halloween in the United States where children dress up and try to scare people as they “trick-or-treat” for candy.
Dog Days of Summer
thebarefootvc
JULY 6, 2018
As the United States celebrated its Independence Day on July 4th, several jurisdictions around the world, including South Korea, Bermuda and Malta, passed legislation to support crypto assets and virtual currencies. Of these, South Korea’s appears the most detailed by providing a classification scheme as a framework for regulation.
SXSW Pitch Finalist: Looxid Labs
Austin Startup
FEBRUARY 15, 2020
Based in Seoul, South Korea, Looxid Labs aims to integrate biometrics into the VR/AR/MR platform. Looxid Labs promises to connect your mind to VR. The Forrest Four-Cast: February 13, 2020 Imagine VR/AR/MR systems that truly understand how users think and feel.
A Tale of Two Bubbles: Why Cryptocurrency Isn’t the Next Dot-Com
ReadWriteStart
MAY 25, 2018
Recent fluctuations in the price of bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies were the direct result of new regulations announced by the South Korean government , and other regulatory agencies across the world are guaranteed to make similar moves. Economic bubbles aren’t new.
Why Acceptance of Failure is Critical to Startup Success
Both Sides of the Table
JULY 6, 2016
This came to mind a couple of years ago when I had the chance to sit down with the president of South Korea and she asked a small gathering of 19 tech & business leaders for opinions about how to make the Korean economy more “creative.”
Why It’s OK to Show Your Anger
Both Sides of the Table
SEPTEMBER 17, 2016
— @realdonaldtrump He’s a Foreign Policy Idiot He has said that he thinks non-nuclear countries should have their own nuclear weapons and specifically said he has no problem if South Korea, Japan and Saudi Arabia go nuclear.
[ADV] Boodmo – Online Catalog For Buying Car Spare Parts
YoungUpstarts
JANUARY 16, 2017
They import auto-related items from Japan, Europe, UAE, USA, South Korea, and China. Boodmo.com is India’s largest online company which provides a suitable marketing platform for people looking to purchase auto parts.
How The 5G Revolution Emerged And How It Will Give Business A Boost
YoungUpstarts
JULY 11, 2018
currently trails China and South Korea in 5G development, a situation which puts America at a disadvantage if it is not addressed. As a tariff war between the U.S.
Transformify gets two freelance platform awards from FinancesOnline
Transformify
OCTOBER 27, 2017
Many countries around the world require employers to hire people with disabilities and it has recently been reported that 50% of the private companies in South Korea. 2017, Seoul, Soth KoreaWe’ve got some great news!
The Multibillion-dollar China Question: Should a mid-sized tech company tempt fate in China?
Version One Ventures
AUGUST 1, 2016
About 10 years ago, I traveled to China, South Korea and Japan for AbeBooks with my co-founder Hannes to understand our expansion options. Didi Chuxing, the largest ride-hailing service is China, confirmed today that it will acquire Uber China. According to reports, the two companies will keep distinct brands, apps, and business operations, but the backends will be merged.
Collective vs. Individual Action
Growthink Blog
FEBRUARY 25, 2013
Well how about Mexico, Brazil and South Korea all growing faster than 4%? So much of the challenge that both entrepreneurs and investors face in earning return on time and capital is driven by the low growth rate of the economy as a whole. GNP growth, after averaging 3.6%
Why Hasn’t An Occupy White House Emerged?
Hunter Walker
MAY 27, 2019
And certainly nothing at the scale we’ve seen recently in South Korea, where millions of people continued protesting corruption until they saw results. New York City. I’ve lived in San Francisco long enough to consider myself a Local, if not a Native.
What the World Could Learn from an Internet Blackout in the World’s Most Connected Country
Kodorra
NOVEMBER 25, 2018
On a fateful Saturday morning of November 24, a fire broke out at Korea Telecom (KT) operation building which caused an Internet blackout in the metropolitan city of Seoul. According to Wikipedia, KT is the largest fixed-line and high-speed Internet service provider in Korea.
Financial Literacy Across Asia Declining: Mastercard
YoungUpstarts
APRIL 28, 2015
of disposable household income, a stark contrast to other countries such as Australia (9.3%) and South Korea (5.3%).
Founders on a Mission
K9 Ventures
FEBRUARY 25, 2015
Sooinn had over a decade of experience working in the game industry in South Korea. She is Asian (South Korean). And I would like to welcome Softbank Ventures Korea and TAL Education group on board this journey and mission.
Global Blockchain Expert Lilia Stoyanov Joins Advisers Team of Foresting HQ
Transformify
AUGUST 15, 2018
SEOUL, South Korea , July 27, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Lilia Stoyanov , Chief Executive Officer at Transformify, has joined Foresting HQ as an advisor. via Business Insider. Blockchain Meets Social Media.
Here are The Missing Positives of This Election
Both Sides of the Table
NOVEMBER 6, 2016
Liberia, Argentina, Bangladesh, Lithuania, Trinidad, Brazil, Kosovo, Slovenia, Denmark, Jamaica, South Korea, Norway, Poland & Croatia. It’s hard to feel any positives these days: We’re in the eye of the storm. We’re at peak anxiety. Maximum rancor.
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