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Seoul Space profile v11
The document provides information on the services offered by Seoul Space, which include operating divisions like an incubator, accelerator, media, and events. It also lists some of Seoul Space's portfolio companies and clients. Seoul Space aims to help startups in Korea launch onto the global stage by leveraging its global networks and implementing a curriculum combining global expertise with local knowledge.
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Seoul Space profile v11
- 2. Media The latest inKorean Startup news. One-on-one interviews Startup and Korean Videos Accelerator Korea and globes best startups Agency Consulting Biz Development PR & Marketing Market Entry Elite Status. VIP Treatment. Premier Benefits Meetings with Korean startups Seminars and Workshops Non-Membership Benefit Tours of Accelerators Pitch competitions Events and Networking Ecommerce Selling the latest in Korean culture from clothes to accessories Startup and Innovation Platform
- 3. Media The latest inKorean Startup news. One-on-one interviews Startup and Korean Videos Agency Consulting Biz Development PR & Marketing Market Entry Elite Status. VIP Treatment. Premier Benefits Meetings with Korean startups Seminars and Workshops Access to our exclusive website Non-Membership Benefit Tours of Accelerators Pitch competitions Events and Networking Ecommerce Selling the latest in Korean culture from clothes to accessories Startup and Innovation Platform Accelerator Korea and globes best startups
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- 6. Yay! We gotz ussome mobile stuff! *From a conversation with Erick at TechCrunch Tokyo 2012 “Is there anything interesting in Korea (tech)? You have a lot of mobile, right?” -Erick Schonfeld (TechCrunch, Editor-in-Chief)
- 7. The Korea startupand tech scene is a black box to the rest of the world
- 8. Silicon Valley Korea (Asia) Techand Startup Scene? ??? Google Apple Facebook Twitter Evernote Instagram etc… No globally recognized Korea startup success stories
- 9. Opportunity The timing isright. Korea is by far one of the most exciting, cutting-edge mobile, internet and gaming markets in the world. There is a perfect storm of unprecedented opportunities and resources for Korea tech startups to become future stars of the global tech industry. Games Smartphones 100% Broadband WiFi everywhere
- 10. Traction Results so far… Theresult is that Seoul Space has since become one of the leading platforms for launching the best Korea startups onto the global stage.
- 11. No neutral, centralizedopen office spaces “Resources are scattered or not startup friendly. Eg: space is only available as cubicle offerings from Samsung, SK, LG, other conglomerates, or the government” No direct access to global mentors and resources “Disconnect between global and local scene!” Lack of entrepreneurial culture “Fear of failure is too high!” 2Ecosystem is still fragmented
- 12. Why Seoul Space? Shininglight in the black-box of Asia… Seoul Space serves as an “inbound” lighthouse and soft-landing pad for hot global tech startups, entrepreneurs and enterprises wanting to plug into the lightning-paced Korea tech scene…
- 13. Solution Terraforming Asia’s central hub forglobal innovation and future startup super stars!
- 14. What is SeoulSpace? Enter Seoul Space, Korea’s premier startup accelerator and innovation hub. Seoul Space was established in 2010 by a group of friends, entrepreneurs and pioneers with roots and expertise from Korea and Silicon Valley with the simple goal of finding and helping startups in Korea.
- 15. Why Seoul Space? 1)Leverage our global networks, but be strategically based in Seoul; 2) Develop new best-practices and implement them in a curriculum that combines global business standards and expertise, with deep local knowhow and experience, and; 3) Set the new standard for entrepreneurs and innovation in Asia We built our hub from the ground-up based on 3 premises:
- 16. Who is SeoulSpace? The Seoul Space Delta Force Rainmaker Team In order to build our startup ecosystem platform, Seoul Space assembled a team of the best Korea and global market Demolitions Experts, Bridge Builders and Foundation brick layers in the tech industry with experience spanning Angels, VCs, Googlers, Samsungites, Ad Madmen, Korea Ivy Leaguers, and more.
- 17. David Lee, Co-Founder /Board Davidwas hired in 2000 as one of the first 200 employees at Google and was the first executive to lead Google overseas. He launched Google's offices in Korea, Japan, Greater China, UK, and Latin America. David is an LP in Y Combinator, and SV Angels Fund, and sits on several advisory boards US and Asia. Chief Corp Develop. Officer for Micheal Bay’s 411 fund. Seoul Space Executive Team Executive Board Richard Min, Co-Founder /CEO Richard, a Serial Entrepreneur, brings a over a decade of in-the-trenches experience from across the Korean IT industry. During his time Seoul marketing firm, Richard has been working with global enterprises from Google, Twitter, Samsung, Korea Telecom, etc, as an industry authority, leader and pioneer on the digital frontier. SEOULSPACE Ambassador “I don’t know how they have done it, but Seoul Space is truly the place to be if you are serious about making your technology company a success” -Troy Malone, Evernote, GM Asia
- 18. Seoul Space Ecosystem The“Innovation Hub” serves to manage four operating divisions Innovation Hub Services Media Events Divisions Incubation
- 19. Seoul Space Platformand Ecosystem Government Silicon Valley Asia EuropeEnterprises Seoul Space Mission is to make the “crazy ride”… less crazy by: Leveraging our platform across the Korea startup ecosystem to maximize opportunities for success. ● Co-located S2 business units and portfolio companiesShared Office Space Shared Resources •Management of portfolio companies •Management of shared back office processes (legal, accounting, processesing, etc.) Administration & Back Office People Network •Valuation & fundraising •Investor relations •Expert network management across business units •Strategic project management Shared Tech Platform ● Community website, intranet, & servers Consulting Biz Development PR & Marketing Market Entry Localization Ecommerce Seminars/Workshops Networking Conference Branded Events Mentoring Startup Program Facilities Funding Accelerator Media Events Agency Startup and Tech News Media Blog Reporting
- 20. Seoul Space FourDivisions AcceleratorMediaEvents Mentors Alpha and Beta Center Samsung App Center Education Programs Seminars and Workshops Full-service Forums & Conferences Launch Events Tech Seminars Tech Workshops Seoul Space Blog (Eng) Local & global writers Authority on Korean startups Miso Shakr Rooy Atria Shakr Media Combat Gent Lapassione Cream DiDi Network Xshuu DiDi Networks Jewelgram MQIndex Agency Google MoboTap Sanrio Digital Cloverfield - (Paramount film, viral) Samsung Mobile Samsung Electronics AIG Estee Lauder Companies - (9 luxury Brands) And more… Facebook Google Twitter Tapjoy TWiST Seoul Vivendi Group INSEAD Universal Music Orange Labs TEDx Seoul ZDNet Cvision Austria Embassy KOTRA TechCrunch IDG Blog Orange Labs Blog TechNode (China) Tech Cocktail (US) PrivateEquityKorea SERVICES CLIENTS Startups, Clients, Partners ~ all benefit from having access across the ecosystem as a platform Strategic Consulting Market Entry Partner Executive/Senior Mgmt BD Internationalization/ Localization Marketing, Advertising, PR Social Media Management Mmarino Dido Warda Jeanuine Askourt Bookalook Wable Trazy DiBiup Foundry
- 21. Media Coverage onSeoul Space: Arirang TV News http://www.arirang.co.kr/News/News_View.asp?nseq=135536&code=Ne2&categ ory=2 ET News (Electronic Times) http://www.etnews.com/news/economy/economy/2641320_1493.html TBS Primetime http://www.tbs.seoul.kr/efm/Primetime Inc Magazine http://www.inc.com/magazine/201112/the-returnees.html Tech Cocktail http://techcocktail.com/incubator-korea-founded-by-ex-googler-2011-09 Pando Daily http://pandodaily.com/2012/07/05/south-koreas-nascent-startup-scene-pins-its-hopes-on-mobile/ Korea Times http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/special/2011/08/175_93354.html Newswire http://www.newswire.co.kr/newsRead.php?no=591091 Asian Talks http://asiantalks.com/?p=178 And more… Seoul Space in the Media S2 Agency.
- 22. Competitive Advantages Strong tiesto global IT leaders & firms Recognized as Korea’s premier IT hub One stop hub for startup resources 500 Startups!Evernote!Twitter!Twitter !! Leveraging events as a platform for networking Stanford Research Institute! Local Entrepreneurs!Vivendi! Universal Music Group! Famous IT mentor network Strong track record in hosting startup event (50+ event)
- 23. Competitive Advantages Seoul PlayCommunity! Seoul’s one stop hub for accessing the global IT community
- 24. Media Leading, English-based Korea Tech Blogand Media Network
- 25. Blog and Community Theleading, English-based Korea tech blog and social media resource for news, trends and community. The Seoul Space Media Network reaches hundreds of thousands of like-minded entrepreneurs, startups, executives and innovators from around the world.
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- 28. VIVENDI / INSEADExecutives Seminar Name Company/ Organization Position Mr Collins, Phil Universal Music Group Director, Strategic Development Mr Harris, Geoff Universal Music Group SVP Finance & Commercial Affairs Mr Loo, Yew Ming Universal Music Group VP - Digital & Business Dev. Universal Music South-East Asia Ms Gygi Laggiard, Géraldine CANAL+ Finance Director, IT Mr Poirot, Jean-Christophe CANAL+ Innovation Director Mr Troller Pinto, Alcides GVT Marketing and Sales Executive Vice President (#3 of GVT) Mr Dahmani, Mohcine Maroc Telecom Director Ms Anglade, Emmanuelle SFR CRM Director Mr Bachman, Philippe SFR SEVP Content and products Ms Baviere, Hala SFR Massmarket Marketing Director Mr Delavallade, Guillaume SFR VP Content and Products Mr Domenech, Yann SFR strategic planning director Mr Felgeres, Thibaut SFR Wholesale Sales Director Ms Hajjar, Stéphanie SFR Innovation Director and head of SFR's development investment fund Mr Horn, Mathieu SFR Marketing Director Mr Kouvarakis, Olivier SFR IPTV & Connected Home Director Ms Liaigre, Frederique SFR B2B Customer care Director Mr Poulbere, Vincent SFR Chief of Staff, CEO's Office Mr Ronceray, Stéphane SFR Director of Information Systems Mr Bonamy, Jean-Michel Vivendi EVP Investor Relations Ms Daniel, Laurence Vivendi Senior Vice President Telecoms Mr Mairot, Laurent Vivendi Senior VP Planning and Group Controller (did all due diligence for Activision/Blizzard merger) Mr Morin, Thibaud Vivendi SVP Business Innovation Ms Piel ,Christine VIVENDI VP Development and innovation HR Group Mr Escande, Patrick Vivendi Mobile Entertainement COO Mr Amiel, Patrick Wengo Cofounder and head of Marketing Ms Hittinger, Emilie INSEAD Program Coordinator Mr Sadoulet, Loic INSEAD Professor and Program Director
- 29. Flow (Sample) Why Fueling thecuriosity, creativity, and collaboration of groups. Death to PowerPoint and politics. What Generative Workshopping Combined eventing, teaming, making Subskills: Postering and Worksheeting - visual aides, Documenting (live scribing vs recapping -- digital vs analogue methods), Ice-Breaking / Warm-ups, Instructing (be clear with the goals and contraints) vs Coaching (let them find the answer), Logistics and operational considerations Roles: The Convener/Sponsor/Champion, the Lead and Support Facilitators, the Participants, Operations/Admin support How You need clarity, energy, flow, outcomes and flex. You will have constraints to optimize, variables, acceptable variance Generic flow: 1. Engage and align. 2. Generate and make. 3. Decide and plan. Time of day, team dynamics, framing. Visioning and Actioning. STRUCTURE for SESSION The learning loops: understand, experience, reflect
- 30. Events Seoul Space Exclusive Events & ClientEvent Management and Planning
- 31. Seoul Space Events •Startup Battle Korea 2012 (Jun 14) • Seoul Space Networking Party 5 (June 14) • Seminar with David Lee - Meet a Super Angel: Lessons from Silicon Valley • Seoul Space Networking Party (May 8) • TapJoy Korea Launch Event (Mar 13) • KStartup Accelerator Launch Conference (Feb 23) • MoboTap CEO Seminar (June 12) • Singapore University MBA Learning Exchange • ChartBoost Developer Meetup - July 31 • Youlu (RenRen Cofounder) Seminar and Launch – Aug 5 • And many more… • TWIST Seoul (ThisWeekInStartups Seoul) (Dec 17) • 1st Facebook Korea Developers Meetup (12 Jul) • Twitter Developer Teatime Launch - 1st in Asia (Nov 15) • TedXSeoul Networking Party • VIVENDI /INSEAD Executive Learning Expedition Meetup • StartupConnect with Austria Embassy (Nov 14) • TWIST 2 (ThisWeekInStartups Seoul 2) (Aug 24) • Seoul Space roast dinner networking Event (May 4) • Social networks, games & the mobile market (Feb 23 ) • Meet an Silicon Valley Angel Seminar (Jan 25) • And many more... Events Events
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- 33. Facebook Developers Meetup FACEBOOKKOREA 1st DEVELOPERS MEETUP Seoul Space Events (Global Brand Developers Meetup) Global Brand Developers Meetup
- 34. 미국 실리콘 밸리에서유명한 David Lee와 함께 생생한 현장이야기를 나눌 수 있는 기회에 당신을 초대합니다. (Google director였던 David은 서울스페이스 파트너, Google 커넥션으로 이뤄진 XG 벤처 창업자 및 파트너, 미국에서 가장 유명한 벤처기업 인큐베이터 Y-Combinator의 멘터,SK 텔레콤벤처펀드 고문역할 겸임 중) David은 실리콘 밸리와 한국벤처, 투자업계 관련자들과 깊은 인맥을 가지고 있으며, 20개 이상의 회사 포트폴리오 중 5개의 회사가 Google, Disney, AT&T, Facebook에 인수 되었습니다. 이번 서울스페이스 모임은 보통 컨퍼런스와의 다른 성격을 띄고 있습니다. 실리콘 밸리의 트렌드에 대해 20-30분의 간략한 발표시간을 가진후, 오픈 Q&A 세션을 가져다.. *일시 : 2011년 1월 25일 오후 7시 * 장소 : 서울스페이스 * 참여인원 : 40명 ※ David Lee관련Business week 기사링크≪Google’s Real Power≫ http://bit.ly/david_lee 국내 인터넷 업계의 1세대 주자 허진호 대표는 국내 IT업계에서 잘 알려진 “인터넷 전도사”로 손꼽힙니다. 1994년 국내 첫 민간 인터넷서비스업체(ISP) 아이네트 창업을 시작으로 2003년 한국인터넷기업 협회회장을 겸했으며 네오위즈 인터넷 대표이사직도 맡았습니다. 허 대표는 2010년 Crzyfish라는 소셜게임 퍼블리싱사를 창업하여 페이스북 게임 “고고!농장”, “고고!맞고”를 성공적으로 런칭하였습니다. 허진호 대표의 국내 소셜 네트워크, 소셜 게임 그리고 모바일에 관한 발표시간을 갖고, Q&A 세션을 통해 startup 현 대표의 국내 벤처기업 상황에 대한 견해와 진솔한 담화를 나눌 수 있는 기회입니다. 이번 행사는 IT 인큐베이터 서울스페이스 옆에 위치한 ZOO COFFEE의 자유롭고 캐쥬얼한 분위기에서 진행될 예정됐습니다. 일시 : 2011년 2월 23일 오후 7시 *장소 : 서울스페이스 옆 Zoo Coffee *참여인원 : 40명 現 Crzyfish 대표이사 現 한국인터넷기업협회 회장 前 팝펀딩 대표이사 前 네오위즈 대표이사 前 FON 대표이사 前 IWorld Networking 대표이사 前 Inet 대표이사 허진호 現 서울스페이스 파트너 現 XG Ventures 창업자/파트너 現 Mentor, Y-Combinator 現 Lead Advisor, SK 텔레콤 벤처 前 Director, Google (‘01-’06) Accomplishments featured on Forbes & Business WeekDavid Lee David Lee에게 듣는“실리콘 밸리 Startup 생생한 현장이야기” 소셜 네트워크가 불러 일으킨 소셜 게이밍 - 국내 시장과 방향성 Seoul Space Events (Exclusive Speakers)
- 35. TwitterSeoul Developer TeatimeConference
- 36. TWiST Seoul PitchWorkshop 9 Startups & 3 judges together in several rounds of pitch practices and feedback
- 37. Startup Connect with theAustria Embassy
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- 40. Seoul Space Agency(Client examples) Korean and International Brands (From Startups to Fortune Global 500) S2A is division of Seoul Space that serves as a full-service, boutique digital marketing and consulting agency specializing in helping international clients enter in the Korean market, or Korea based companies grow their business outside of Korea. We create, design and implement marketing solutions that are market relevant, meaningful, and communicate with high-speed efficiency. Maximum heart; minimal fluff with a dash of special sauce, we like to say. While small in size, we help many big names cross the digital divide: Facebook, Twitter, Evernote, MoboTap, Korea Telecom, Sanrio Digital, Samsung, ESTEE Lauder Companies, just to name a few.
- 41. Samsung LED TVViral CampaignCloverfield Viral Campaign Viral Marketing Maximize your reach with SNS channels through viral marketing 4.5 million views in 4 weeks. (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27RF J46Qb60) 1 2 Over 16.7 million views on youtube (and counting…) (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27RFJ4 6Qb60) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_8BZLhBNyU Samsung Omnia HD – Viral Campaign 3 Millions of views generated for over a dozen successful viral campaigns created and seeded in Korea … Over 5 million views on Youtube
- 42. Social Media Developmentand Management Almost 75,000 Likes in 3 weeks!! (July 25 – Aug 8, 2012) Started from 140 likes Goal: 5000 likes All organic/viral (no paid ads) Sample: MoboTap’s Dolphin browser SNS campaign
- 43. Source: Korean JoongangDaily Korean Pop Music (K-Pop) is immensely popular throughout Far East & South East Asia. Celebrity and/or entertainment product placement with Path could be an extremely effective method to enter all Asian markets. Korean Celebrity Endorsement/Sponsorhips Total amount of Youtube views of K-pop vide 16% (123,470,000) 7% (55,370,000) 6% (48,460,000) 71% (566,270,000) Seoul Space has strong ties with the major Korea music and artist label and management agencies
- 44. Accelerator Seoul Space Accelerator KoreaStartup Curriculum
- 45. Korea Startup Pipeline SeoulSpace is the preferred pipeline from Korea to Asia, the Valley and the world Infrastructure ✓Office space ✓Equipment ✓Servers ✓Funding Education ✓Practical and Interactive Curriculum ✓Meaningful and Relevant Mentorship Community ✓Fun, open but likeminded online and offline community ✓Exclusive, but Accessible Executive Networks ✓Guided, but open collaboration Funding ✓Direct investment ✓Angel and VC referrals
- 46. Korea Startup Pipeline SeoulSpace is the preferred pipeline from Korea to Asia, the Valley and the world Seoul Space US / Silicon Valley Asia Europe
- 47. The good newsis: The timing has never been better, the barriers to entry have never been lower, and the Korea startup tide is rapidly rising… But make no mistake, although the journey to find or become the next “Mark Zuckerberg of Korea” will be incredibly exciting, potentially prosperous, and ultimately rewarding, it will also be unbelievably difficult and challenging, and only meant for those who are willing to put it “all on the line”, strap-in and getting ready for a crazy ride. Barriers to Entry: LOW… Barriers to Success: HIGH Start here Daily Work Experience End of Phase 1… Now REPEAT “X” Times until… Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 The Path of Startup Glory
- 48. Acceleration Accelerating 10 –20 startups a year SEOUL SPACE ACCELERATION Focusing on: Internet, Mobile, and Game Startups “We are seeking to discover or build the next Google, Apple, or Facebook, Twitter startup success story... from Korea.”
- 49. Mentorship Access to over300 Local and Global Industry Leaders , Experts and Influencers in our Mentor community… (Examples)
- 50. Seoul Space StartupsExamples Shakr Miso Rooy Atria Combat Gent Lapassione Cream Xshuu Jewelgram Fashion Technology Accelerator Eight Twenty Two Ziyo Mmarino Dido Warda Jeanuine Askourt Bookalook MQIndex Wable DiDi Network Trazy DiBiup Foundry Startups
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- 52. Thank You. S2 Agency. RichardMin CEO Seoul Space