Korean Ecosystem as a Growth Vehicle for Silicon Valley Startups

Explore the potential of the Korean ecosystem as a growth vehicle for Silicon Valley startups in this Stanford seminar featuring Jin Lee from Silicon Valley Office LS Corporation and Brian Koo from Formation 8 Partners, LLC. Gain insights into the patterns and challenges of entrepreneurship in Asia, with a focus on Korea's business environment, global top-tier corporations, and mobile technology advancements. Discover strategies for partnering with Korean companies, expanding into Asian markets, and leveraging Korea's unique position as a middleman between the US and other Asian countries. Learn about the differences between Korea and Silicon Valley's business cultures, government intervention in the startup ecosystem, and funding opportunities. Understand the changing dynamics of young people in Korea and the importance of timing when entering Asian markets. This comprehensive lecture covers topics ranging from mobile WiMAX to cross-sector innovations, providing valuable knowledge for entrepreneurs and investors interested in tapping into the Korean and broader Asian markets.

Intro
About me
About FS
About LS
Korea Business Environment
Global TopTier Corporations
Mobile WiMAX
Partnership in Korea
Mobile Software Company
Growth Strategy
Third Example
Fun Capital
Formation VIII
No more silo sectors
Asia and Korea
US and Korea
Why Korea
Working with Korea
Examples
Operations
Finding the right partner
Getting into the Asian market
Investing in Asia
Differences between Korea and Silicon Valley
Korea as a middleman
Waiting for the right timing
Going into Asia
Young people in Korea
Government intervention
Funding