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Moktalk
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[MokTalk: Tokyo] May. 16. 2024
Exploring supporting policies of Japanese Government in MokTalk: Tokyo
On April 4, the MokTalk: Tokyo event co-hosted with JETRO Seoul saw participation from 42 attendees and 16 startups. This session explored the support policies of Japanese government agencies for Korean startups entering the Japanese market.
Japanese Governmental Assistance for Korean Startups
Experts from various levels of Japanese government agencies explained the support policies of the District, City, and Government, which helped Korean startups preparing to enter the Japanese market. Saeko Seno from the Shibuya City Government introduced the startup ecosystem in the Shibuya district. Afterward, Michiko Watanabe from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government explained the two main innovation initiatives in Tokyo. Hyoungil Moon covered inbound support from JETRO.
The session began with Saeko Seno from the Shibuya City Government sharing the current state of the startup ecosystem in Japan and Shibuya.
[MokTalk: Tokyo] Apr. 04. 2024
MokTalk: Singapore, Held in Its Largest Scale Ever
On the 14th, the MokTalk: Singapore event was held at Caldwell House in Singapore, co-hosted by d·camp and K-Growth, with over 100 participants including Korean investment institutions, startups, and global VCs. MokTalk is a monthly community meetup program of d·camp, designed to help overseas-expanding startups build their local networks. It has been running since September last year and has been held in Japan, Singapore, and Hong Kong.
How d·camp Helps Korean Startups Expand Overseas
The highlight of this MokTalk : Singapore was the facilitation of connections between Korean investment institutions, global VCs, and Korean startups. 4 Korean investment institutions, about 30 global VCs, and 17 Korean startups participated.
For a startup's successful overseas growth, partnerships with local VCs who are well-versed in the local market are essential. Korean investment institutions can encourage local VC investment in Korean startups and help build partnerships through global fund investments. d·camp has created a total of 10 global funds since 2013 and is considering investing in global funds this year as well.
Today, 17 Korean startups, including d·camp’s family companies like Colosseum Corporation and Headless, had the opportunity to present their business models to local VCs. Following the startup presentations, the networking session included not only official participants but also representatives from Singapore's leading entrepreneurial agency, the Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), and OCBC, the second-largest bank in Singapore by assets, continuing the networking with Korean investment institutions and startups.
[MokTalk: Singapore] Mar. 14. 2024
MokTalk: Tokyo for startup’s team building in Japan
The March MokTalk: Tokyo, organized in collaboration with D.CAMP and Wanted, was held at the Wanted Lab Japan event hall on Thursday, March 7. Forty startup stakeholders and 11 Korean startups participated, gathering to network and share insights about team building in Japan.
Strategic Team Building for Growth in Japan
In the sharing session, Hyunkeun Lim, CBO of Healing Paper Japan, shared the team-building process for Healing Paper, which, after the success of Gangnam Unnie in Korea, expanded its business to Japan and has experienced about a 60-fold growth in the last two years, with continuous monthly increases. Following that, Seungwon Lee, Global Strategic Hiring Lead at Wipro Japan, discussed the current recruitment trends along with strategic recruitment process in Japan.
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Hyunkeun Lim emphasized that team building consists of 'securing leads, recruitment, and working together,' and that the structure should vary according to necessity at every stage. In particular, he explained working together through three keywords: 'cultural dissemination' to spread the perception of being one team in a bidirectional manner, an efficient global 'collaboration system,' and 'acknowledging the complexity' of international business to establish an efficient collaboration structure, which can strengthen teamwork for business in Japan.
[MokTalk: Tokyo] Mar. 07. 2024
The Strategy for the Japanese Content Market, shared by a Local CVC
MokTalk X Japan X Contents
MokTalk: Tokyo of Feburary 2024 focused on "content" in collaboration with Japanese VC PKSHA Capital. The event took place at the base of PKSHA Technology in Tokyo on 1st of February. Approximately 40 participants attended including startups, VCs, finance sector professionals, and international organization workers. They engaged in a sharing session about the potential of Japan's content market and enjoyed open networking.
The Potential of the Japanese Content Market as Shared by the CVC of Broadcasting Station of 'Boys Over Flowers'
[MokTalk: Tokyo] Feb. 1. 2024
Things to Know for Entering the Hong Kong Market
Local Startups' Community "MokTalk" Makes Its First Landing in HK!
"MokTalk", an event that takes place every Thursday to help international startups build their local networks, held its first session in Hong Kong on the 25th of January in collaboration with the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in Hong Kong. Government bodies such as the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and the Hong Kong Investment Promotion Agency, as well as private investment-related institutions like the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology R&D Center, DL Securities, and Access Ventures, attended.
They shared insights on entering the Hong Kong market and facilitated open networking for startups looking to expand into Hong Kong.
[MokTalk: Hong Kong] Jan. 25. 2024
Insights on Entering the Japanese Market from Local Startups and VCs
"MokTalk," held on Thursdays monthly, saw participation from over 100 individuals at the December Tokyo event.
Launched in September, MokTalk takes place every Thursday, aiding international startups in building local networks. The December 7th event, hosted at the Tokyo headquarters of Japan's largest VC, Global Brain, attracted over 100 stakeholders from the startup ecosystem, including startups, VCs, the finance sector, and journalists. The event facilitated free networking and shared insights on Japan market entry strategies through panel discussions with local VCs and startups.
Particularly, this event was held in the same week as Japan's largest startup events, ILS and JETRO's Korea-Japan Startup Night, and was co-hosted with Global Brain and Shinhan Future's Lab Japan, offering an opportunity to explore diverse networks within Japan. A participant highlighted, "By dedicating just 2-3 hours to MokTalk each month, you can engage in high-density networking."
[MokTalk: Tokyo] Dec. 07. 2023
Officehours global
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Catch the eyes and hearts of Japanese customers
The Officehours global, held on April 11 at Mapo Front One in collaboration with Wanted and Matched, was successfully conducted under the theme "All about Marketing in Japanese market." With its close geographical proximity and robust domestic market, a considerable number of Korean startups are preparing to enter the Japanese market. At this event, there were 54 startups with 82 participants, all showing their passion for entering the Japanese market.
How to approach and communicate with Japanese partners and customers
After the welcome message and brief introductions of Matched and Wanted, the sharing session began. Speakers who are currently supports entering the Japanese market or have successful experience in themarket shared insights on marketing and customer experience in Japan.
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Choe hyangsook, CSO of Digital Hearts, emphasized that to be successful in the Japanese market, it is crucial to reduce customer resistance and increase intimacy.
"To win the hearts of Japanese customers, we must approach them in a way that feels familiar to them." How well you can localize is extremely important. This is also true for customer service responses, focusing on communicating through channels familiar to Japanese users.
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Min kyungjun, CEO of aix, explained specific app marketing strategies in Japan.
"In app marketing, App Store Optimization (ASO) and advertising optimization are essential."
He also stressed the importance of being able to convey the unique value of your services and persuading customers in the market technically through Search Engine Optimization (SEO).
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Im Hyungeun, CBO of the Japanese branch of Healing Paper, which has turned profitable after entering Japan, shared his experiences on how he could set and develop marketing directions by trying various marketing methods to build relationships with customers.
"Before starting business seriously in Japan, I was able to gain many insights by conducting face-to-face interviews with 200 people, analyzing our company, the market, and customers in detail."
He mentioned that he believes it was possible to quickly increase brand awareness in Japan by testing everything from the color and size of YouTube video thumbnails to the company name, based on customer responses.
Officehours global : All about marketing in Japanese market
Officehour Global: Strategy seminar for healthcare startups
Officehour Global is a program that provides the latest information on the local market and dynamics to startups aiming to expand overseas through seminars organized by D.CAMP's global mentors. For the strategy seminar, advice necessary for market entry strategies is provided for startups that are actively preparing to enter the local market.
Officehour Global: Strategy seminar was prepared by mentor Yeo In-seop with a theme of healthcare. Daniel Tan, CMO of Ventureblick Holdings, attended and provided startups with detailed information about the Southeast Asian healthcare market. It was conducted as an intensive session where startups could discuss their challenges directly and receive advice.
The participating startups were able to hear detailed explanations about the characteristics of the healthcare market by country in Southeast Asia, information on medical tourism infrastructure, and the areas of startup support provided by Ventureblick, an organization dedicated to fostering healthcare startups.
Participants
Officehours global: strategy (healthcare)
Officehour Global: Market seminar for startups
Officehour Global is a program that provides the latest information on the local market and dynamics to startups aiming to expand overseas through seminars organized by D.CAMP's global mentors.
The first Office Hour Global was organized by mentor Lee Boram (CEO of ThirdAge) as a seminar for the Middle East market. Former Korean Ambassador to the UAE, Lee Seok-koo, and a wide range of people from startups, TNCs, and aspiring entrepreneurs participated and engaged in open networking.
Why startups are encouraged to expand their business to the Middle East
After a brief introduction to the Middle East by mentor Lee Boram, executives who have expanded their business domains by establishing good relationships with Middle Eastern business partners explained the investment environment, business partnerships, and policy support in the Middle East.
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Mentor Lee Boram started the session by explaining how attractive the Middle East is for business.
"The Middle East has a 3-4 hour overlap in business hours with Korea, making it a region where communication is easier than in Europe. It's also a good region for Korean companies to expand their business areas due to stable diplomatic relations with Korea, positive perceptions towards Korean talent and companies, and the Neom City project that welcomes startups from various countries. It’s an excellent area for Korean startups to enter."
Officehours global: market (Middle East)
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