Best Korean Startups Podcasts (2024)

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Crossing Borders: Insights Into Tech Startups, AI, Manufacturing, and Venture Capitalism with Larry Tsai 50:33

5M ago50:33

50:33

Larry Tsai of QVentures and QStudio delves into his diverse experiences in the tech industry, from early internet days to the current AI trend. He shares insights on product market fit and cross-border market entries for tech startups. He also discusses various challenges startups face, such as cultural adaptability and practical realities of manuf…

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Pursuing Impact: Integrating Sustainability in Business with Simon Schillebeeckx 52:55

6M ago52:55

52:55

This conversation between Elaine, the host of Tiny Dragon, and Simon Schillebeeckx, the founder and chief strategy officer at Handprint, revolves around the importance of incorporating sustainability strategies into business plans from the startups' inception. Located in eight countries with 14 nationalities represented in its teams, Handprint focu…

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What Makes a Startup Investable? with Professor Pochi Wu 1:03:00

6M ago1:03:00

1:03:00

In this episode of Tiny Dragon, Professor Pochi Wu, Venture Advisor of SkyDeck, shares his insights on entrepreneurship, venture capitalism, and product-market fit. With years of experience as both a venture capitalist and a professor, Wu delves into the opportunities and challenges faced by entrepreneurs, particularly those who are venturing into …

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From Start-Up to Successful Company Exit with Kaushik Pillalamari 1:15:28

6M ago1:15:28

1:15:28

In this episode of the Tiny Dragon Podcast, the host brings in special guest, Mr. Kaushik Pillalamari. Kaushik shares his journey as an entrepreneur, noting the importance of product market fit and the ability to expand into different markets. His tech start-up, Smartiply Inc was successfully acquired by the Taiwanese company, Vistron Corporation. …

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Mastering Global Expansion: Insights from Fresco Capital’s Tytus Michalski 52:08

6M ago52:08

52:08

In this episode of the Tiny Dragon Podcast, Tytus Michalski shares valuable insights into navigating product-market fit and expansion strategy for tech startups. The conversation delves into the importance of building the right team, the effects of culture on business, and considerations for startups planning to expand into new markets. Listeners a…

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Exploring Southeast Asia’s Tech Startup Landscape with Jeremy Au 58:07

6M ago58:07

58:07

In this episode of Tiny Dragon, the host, Elaine Ann, discusses with Jeremy Au, who is a Venture Capitalist at Monk Hill Ventures. They delve deep into understanding the challenging dynamics of Southeast Asian startups, the trends in different markets, the importance of continuing learning in the rapidly evolving tech world, and tips on achieving p…

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Finding Potential in Emerging Markets in Southeast Asia and Latin America with Alexander Piskunov of KAAN Ventures 54:53

7M ago54:53

54:53

In this informative podcast, Alexander Piskunov from KAAN Ventures discusses his journey from Russia to the UK, to investment banking, and finally to venture capital. He explores and shares insights about working in various countries such as the UK, US, Singapore, and emerging markets. He delves into the strategies of venture capital investment in …

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Global Product Launch Mastery: Understanding Cultural Nuances & Achieving Product-Market Fit with Jeffrey Broer 59:25

8M ago59:25

59:25

Join today’s guest, Jeffrey Broer, Advisor and Venture Partner of Mulana Capitaland, as he delves into the complexities of launching products across diverse global markets. In this episode, Jeffrey shares insights on the significance of understanding cultural differences, the essence of localization, and the critical need for meticulous market rese…

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How Korean Tech Startups Thrive in North American Market with Marco Lee 31:23

8M ago31:23

31:23

Are you a budding entrepreneur or a dynamic startup looking to take the leap into the North American market? Join us in another episode of the Tiny Dragon Podcast where we unveil the secrets to success, sharing insights from today’s guest who has navigated this challenging terrain. Marco Lee, a seasoned consultant specializing in aiding Korean star…

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Accelerating Western Tech Startups in the China Market with Todd Embley 59:21

8M ago59:21

59:21

SHOWNOTES: In today's episode I had the privilege to explore crucial aspects of startups, product-market fit, and international expansion. Todd underlined the paramount importance of attaining product-market fit, which essentially means aligning a product perfectly with the specific needs and desires of its intended audience. He introduced the conc…

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Tiny Dragon Intro 0:25

9M ago0:25

0:25

By Elaine Ann

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We as human it needs certainty 5:14

3y ago5:14

5:14

As humans we all look for certainty to try to run away from pain and move towards pleasure the trick that’s do it the right way

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Conversation 3:33

3y ago3:33

3:33

Just a conversation sharing thoughts and opinions

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Donald Trump and Korean leader 1:42

6+ y ago1:42

1:42

Donald Trump meeting with Korean leader

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Mar 2, 2018 2:32

6+ y ago2:32

2:32

Something that was on my mind. Mindset for the rest of the years, Live life on your own terms.

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Running a startup...day by day 4:59

6+ y ago4:59

4:59

Media company startups mindset...!💯💪

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#Ep1._IRIENCE 4:49

8+ y ago4:49

4:49

We introduce Korean startups. Now we present Irience, which specializes in iris recognition.By K-Startups

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[Ep. 6] A Housing and Lifestyle Service in Singapore, Tokyo, and Seoul with Zenos S. and Yoan K. 30:52

9y ago30:52

30:52

Zenos Schmickrath and Yoan Kamalski are the founders of Hmlet (pronounced Hamlet) – a housing and lifestyle service that originated in Singapore. Zenos and Yoan discuss why services like AirBnB or regular apartment rentals fail at providing ideal living situations for today's mobile, international workforce. They share their company's origin story…

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[Ep.5] Ask Ajumma, Following Your Passion, and Starting Your Business as a Foreigner with Maria Lee 27:08

9y ago27:08

27:08

Maria Lee is CEO of Ask Ajumma, a virtual concierge service in Korea.Maria is an American living Seoul, who jumped into her first business after realizing the daily challenges that foreigners face when living in Korea. In this episode, Maria speaks on why she left her comfortable, well-paid government job to become a startup entrepreneur and how sh…

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[Ep.4] EXTRA: Customers First, Product & Investors Later 6:42

9y ago6:42

6:42

In this extra episode, I recall a conversation that I had with a new startup founder while attending Startup Grind (hosted at Google Campus Seoul). Rather than focusing on getting investment or building the final product, I recommend early entrepreneurs to focus on acquiring potential customers and validating the market need for your product or ser…

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[Ep.3] The Pension Business in Korea and How to Launch Your Startup at Work with Dennis Lee 19:12

9y ago19:12

19:12

Dennis Lee is CEO of Pentui, a pension booking app in Korea.In this episode, I visit Dennis at his office in Seoul to learn more about the pension business in Korea. Dennis tells how he was able to start his business while working at Hanintel and later spin it off as a separate company. Dennis shares his advice on managing communication within a sm…

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[Ep.2] Hackathons, Teaching Yourself to Code, and Being Open to Change with Ahyrun Moon 30:01

9y ago30:01

30:01

Ahyrun Moon is one of the founders of Etch, a new keyboard app that was created at the popular LAUNCH hackathon is San Francisco.Ahryun is originally from Korea, but studied and worked in the US as a financial analyst.In this episode, Ahryun explains how she was able to pivot her career from crunching numbers in Excel to now crunching code and laun…

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[Ep.1] Building Global Products, Core Values, and Pro Gaming with John S. Kim 40:25

9y ago40:25

40:25

John S. Kim is CEO of JIVER, a Techstars London alum, and previously CEO of Paprika Lab (acquired by GREE).In this episode, John tells what it's like being a part of Techstars London (hint: it's not all fish & chips), and how his company pivoted from providing a social network for moms to JIVER – a chat and communications framework.As a special tre…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Korean Startups Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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K-Startups

K-Startups

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스타트업 코리아 Startup Korea

Abel Acuña

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Operating a startup

mr.deer

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Tiny Dragon Podcast

Elaine Ann

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Crossing Borders: Insights Into Tech Startups, AI, Manufacturing, and Venture Capitalism with Larry Tsai 50:33

1
Pursuing Impact: Integrating Sustainability in Business with Simon Schillebeeckx 52:55

1
What Makes a Startup Investable? with Professor Pochi Wu 1:03:00

1
From Start-Up to Successful Company Exit with Kaushik Pillalamari 1:15:28

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Mastering Global Expansion: Insights from Fresco Capital’s Tytus Michalski 52:08

1
Exploring Southeast Asia’s Tech Startup Landscape with Jeremy Au 58:07

1
Finding Potential in Emerging Markets in Southeast Asia and Latin America with Alexander Piskunov of KAAN Ventures 54:53

1
Global Product Launch Mastery: Understanding Cultural Nuances & Achieving Product-Market Fit with Jeffrey Broer 59:25

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How Korean Tech Startups Thrive in North American Market with Marco Lee 31:23

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Accelerating Western Tech Startups in the China Market with Todd Embley 59:21

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Tiny Dragon Intro 0:25

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We as human it needs certainty 5:14

1
Conversation 3:33

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Donald Trump and Korean leader 1:42

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Mar 2, 2018 2:32

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Running a startup...day by day 4:59

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#Ep1._IRIENCE 4:49

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[Ep. 6] A Housing and Lifestyle Service in Singapore, Tokyo, and Seoul with Zenos S. and Yoan K. 30:52

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[Ep.5] Ask Ajumma, Following Your Passion, and Starting Your Business as a Foreigner with Maria Lee 27:08

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[Ep.4] EXTRA: Customers First, Product & Investors Later 6:42

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[Ep.3] The Pension Business in Korea and How to Launch Your Startup at Work with Dennis Lee 19:12

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[Ep.2] Hackathons, Teaching Yourself to Code, and Being Open to Change with Ahyrun Moon 30:01

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[Ep.1] Building Global Products, Core Values, and Pro Gaming with John S. Kim 40:25

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