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[MokTalk: Tokyo] May. 16. 2024

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[4월 18일] MokTalk, 모크토크 : Singapore | 은행권청년창업재단 | d・camp

'혼자 출장 나가야 되는데 막막하네...?'😱 '다른 사람들은 출장 나와서 어떻게 지내지?'🤔 해외에서 사업, 힘든데 혼자면 더 막막하게 느껴지기 마련이죠. 매월 목요일, 디캠프가 싱가포르에서 활동하는 기업인들을 위한 정기 커뮤니티 <MokTalk>를 개최하니 오셔서 업계 동료 찾으시고 서로 정보 공유도 해보세요!🎉 🌏MokTalk(모크토크)란?🌏 Mok(목, 목요일) + Talk(토크)를 붙여서 이름 지은 디캠프의 새로운 커뮤니티를 소개합니다. 현지에서의 어려움과 고민을 함께 나눌 해외 진출 기업인들의 커뮤니티로 매월 목요일에 찾아봐주세요. 2024년에도 싱가포르에서 모크토크와 함께해요! 🥳 이번 MokTalk : Singapore는 지속가능성을 주제로 SMU (Singapore Management University)와 함께 준비했습니다🎉 SMU는 아시아 탑 대학교중 하나로, 싱가포르에서 3번째로 오래된 대학 인데요 미국의 와튼스쿨을 모델로 운영되고 있는 경영대학이 유명하며, 산학협력 조직 SMU-X를 운영하며 활발하게 기업들과 교류하고 있습니다. 이번 행사의 쉐어링 세션에서는 SMU와 함께 지속가능성을 주제로 다양한 규모의 기업들이 어떻게 지속가능성을 실현하고, 기업들 간에 협력을 이룰 수 있는지에 관련하여 다룰 예정입니다! 세션이후 준비된 음식과 함께 자유롭게 네트워킹하실 수 있는 시간이 마련되어 있으니, 싱가포르 최고 대학, 기업들과 인연을 만들 수 있는 기회, 놓치지 마세요🥳 [프로그램 개요] 📢일시 : 4월 18일 목요일 오후 3:00~5:00 (SGT) 📢장소 : SMU CONNEXION, LEVEL 5, EVENT SQUARE (Singapore Management University, 40 Stamford Road, Singapore 178908) 📢신청 : ~4월 15일(월) 신청 마감 [링크➡️(클릭!) 통해 신청] [Time Table] 시간 주요 일정 14:30 - 15:00 Reception 15:00 - 15:05 d·camp Introduction 15:10 - 15:40 Sharing session 15:45 - 17:00 Networking [연사소개] 최소정 OneCup CEO 미국, 아시아 및 EU 기업에서 비즈니스 전략, 제품 관리/개발, 프로세스 개선 및 혁신 분야에서 17년 이상의 폭넓은 경험을 가지고 있는 OneCup과 ShowIP의 CEO 입니다. 현) OneCup, ShowIP CEO 전) 토스 경영전략 팀장 Kevin Tung NGUYEN Vin University 자선위원회 산업의장 2019년 포브스 30세 이하 30인 Asia에 선정된 JobHop Asia의 창립자이자 CEO입니다. 현) JopHopin CEO 전) iCare Benefits 기업발전팀 (Corporate Development) 소속 전) Ksource Inc. 창립 Ishani MUKHERJEE Singapore Management University 공공정책 대학 교수 정책 수립 및 설계, 환경 및 천연자원 정책 및 관리, 아시아의 재생 에너지 및 에너지 효율을 위한 정책을 연구하고 있습니다. 현) Singapore Management University 공공 정책 대학 교수 전) World Bank Energy Practice 소속 Cornell University 환경 경제학 학,석사 Singapore National University 공공 정책 박사 📢 What is MokTalk? MokTalk is a local, global community program created by d·camp. The name combines 'Mok' (Thursday in Korean) with 'Talk'. It serves as a meeting place for discussing the challenges and concerns of expanding businesses overseas. Let’s gather every Thursday. Introducing the newly renovated d·camp Global Community Program, 2024 MokTalk. The Third meeting of MokTalk : Singapore in April 2024 is organized in collaboration with SMU. It's the best opportunity to connect with Korean investors and promising startups. Come and Dive in to the Korean startup ecosystem! 기타 문의: 📥디캠프 글로벌팀(dcampglobal@dcamp.kr) 신청 마감 이후 관련 문의는 디캠프 글로벌팀 메일을 통해 연락 부탁드립니다.

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[MokTalk: Singapore] Apr.18.2024

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.

Japan, as the world's third-largest economy based on GDP in 2023, is progressively increasing its budget to support startups, from 0.8 trillion yen in 2022 to 10 trillion yen by 2027. Specifically, the Shibuya area of Tokyo boasts a well-established startup ecosystem, with over 2,000 startups, more than 150 publicly listed companies, over 60 venture capitalists, 10 acceleration programs, and 100 coworking spaces.

Michiko Watanabe from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government introduced Tokyo's key initiatives: the Tokyo Innovation Base (TIB) and SusHi Tech Tokyo.

TIB aims to be a global hub for innovation, connecting the global startup ecosystem with workers and support platforms. Sus-Hi Tech, the largest global startup event in Asia, is held to promote a sustainable future through diverse perspectives and technology.

Hyoungil Moon from JETRO outlined the primary support provided by JETRO.

Although JETRO is a Japanese government agency, it actively supports private players and leads in energizing Japan’s startup scene by offering tailored information, providing necessary spaces for startups to operate in Japan, and facilitating networking. Accessing JETRO's services is straightforward: simply visit a nearby JETRO office, present your business plan, complete a service application, and then utilize the services.

[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.

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[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.

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.

Seungwon Lee explained that Korea and Japan have very distinct recruitment characteristics. Korean startups tend to take risks and move quickly, while in Japan, there is a tendency to review candidates cautiously from multiple aspects, often leading to a high rate of declined offers.

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[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'

In a MokTalk sharing session, Chie Kubota, a partner at TBS Innovation Partners, the CVC of the Japanese CBS station famous for "Boys Over Flowers" in South Korea, along with Sanghyun Han, a partner at PKSHA Capital who is actively investing in Korean startups, discussed the potential of the Japanese content market.

Chie Kubota identified three main issues facing the Japanese content market: resting on past successes, the lack of influx of talented individuals, and being out of touch with global market standards. She noted that there are significant opportunities for those who can offer services aiding the digital transformation (DX) of the Japanese content market or can assist in the global or new business ventures of large Japanese content corporations.

Sanghyun Han of PKSHA Capital also focused on the digital transformation (DX) of Japanese industries. Given PKSHA's growth through AI, they have invested in numerous companies seeking innovation through AI. He mentioned a shift in focus from what can be done to what doesn't need to be done.

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[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.

Hong Kong Market Insights from Local VCs and Incubating Experts

During the MokTalk panel talk session, four local VCs and two incubator experts from universities shared their perspectives on the current state of the Hong Kong market.

Yonghak Heo, CEO of Hong Kong VC First Bridge, observed that despite a decreasing trend in capital inflow to Hong Kong over the past three years, the fintech and virtual assets sectors remain areas where experiments not feasible in Korea could be conducted and potentially re-exported from Hong Kong. The relaxation of regulations on virtual assets and the presence of branches of global financial institutions in Hong Kong were highlighted as advantageous, along with the active real estate market making it a favorable space for proptech experiments.

Donghyun Han, CEO of Hong Kong VC ST Invictus, described the market characteristics, noting that about 1% of the Hong Kong market is manufacturing, with the remainder being service industries. He also mentioned the advantage of having a talent pool from five universities in Hong Kong that rank in the top 100 globally. However, he advised against using Hong Kong as a gateway for entering the Chinese market, as doing business in mainland China remains challenging even for Hong Kong-based companies.

[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."

VCs and Startups Share Insights on Japan Market Entry

During the MokTalk panel discussions, four VCs and three startup representatives shared their experiences and advice on entering the Japanese market.

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