Overview
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Explore the dynamic landscape of entrepreneurship in Korea through this Stanford seminar featuring Sherman Li from Enswers America and David Lee from Kstartup. Gain insights into the challenges and opportunities faced by global entrepreneurs in the Korean market. Discover why some entrepreneurs choose to return to Korea and the factors contributing to the country's small but growing startup ecosystem. Examine the impact of government funding on the entrepreneurial environment and analyze the current state of the Korean economy. Delve into Korea's cultural exports and their influence on the global stage. Understand the cultural shocks and challenges faced by foreign entrepreneurs in Korea, as well as valuable lessons to be learned from the Korean business landscape. Investigate the role of accelerators, the exit market for startups, and the influence of tech giants like Samsung and LG. Additionally, explore the potential impact of North Korea on the entrepreneurial climate in South Korea.
Syllabus
Intro
Sherman Lee
Daniel Shin
Why did you come back
Why is Koreas startup ecosystem small
Is free money good for the ecosystem
How do you view the economy
Why are you in Korea
Cultural exports of Korea
Culture shock
Challenges
Culture
Lessons from Korea
Impact of North Korea
Accelerators in Korea
Exit market in Korea
Samsung and LG
Taught by
Stanford Online