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Combining fast-paced technological innovation with deep-sated cultural values, Korea is an exciting yet challenging destination for business.
To facilitate discussion on the local market, the Australian Chamber of Commerce (AustCham) in Korea is pleased to invite you to join our upcoming webinar, 'Tech and Innovation in Korea: Insights for Global Companies Interested in the Korean Market'.
Taking place between 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm KST on October 7, 2021, the event will include three presentations sharing insights into the how businesses and individuals can leverage different strategies to succeed in Korea.
To start, we will be hearing from Sokjin Chang, Director of International Cooperation at Born2Global, who will present on the 'Technology Innovation Ecosystem in Korea'.
Following the first presentation, Craig Goldblatt, VP of Partners and Alliances at Globalization Partners, will delve deeper into the role of technology in helping break down market-entry barriers, in a presentation titled 'Agility in Complexity - How remote work technology can bridge the gap'.
Finally, we will hear from William Choi, Founder at Posture360, sharing insights into the company's experience expanding to the Korean market.
The presentations will be followed by a Q&A session, moderated by AustCham Korea's Board Member and Co-CEO of JOST & Co, Jo Billing.
Agenda
- Opening Remarks
- Technology Innovation Ecosystem in Korea
Sokjin Chang
Sokjin Chang
Director of International Cooperation at Born2GlobalSokjin Chang is the Director of International Cooperation at Born2Global Centre, the Korean government’s global startup incubation and acceleration agency under the Ministry of Science and ICT.
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Prior to his current role, he worked primarily in the Korean government sector, including the former Ministry of Planning and Budget, Ministry of Economy and Finance, and Presidential Council on National Competitiveness. He also served as the Advisor to the Chairman of Korea Development Bank, and has experience in global investment fund management. His career has been focused on international cooperation, development assistance, and capacity building for developing economies.
Having studied in Argentina, Malaysia and Korea, he holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in Korea.
- Agility in Complexity • How remote work technology can bridge the gap
Craig Goldblatt
Craig Goldblatt
VP Partners & Alliances at Globalization PartnersCraig Goldblatt is the Vice President of Partners & Alliances for Globalization Partners business in Asia Pacific (APAC). In this capacity, he is responsible for ANZ partnership initiative as well as help the company to drive APAC wide partnerships.
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Prior to this role, he was with ADP for 7 years where he reshaped the business and developed a strategy for growth, having been awarded with two President’s Club, one Board of Directors and one Super Stars. Craig has vast experience in in the areas of Business Management, Sales, Operations, Software Development, Project Management, IT Outsourcing and in Services leadership. Primarily in the industries of software, BPO services, cloud software, banking and finance.
- Startup Case Study
William Choi
William Choi
Founder & CEO of Posture 360William Choi is a tech entrepreneur, speaker, and advisor to high growth companies and most recently the Founder & CEO of Posture360, a SaaS platform that relieves backpain with sensors embedded into posture correcting products. With 2 successful exits, and having led investments and teams in several startups ranging from retail to AI, he has received several innovation awards and recognized for his achievements.
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William is a founding director of posture correcting startup BackJoy Orthotics, an Inc 500 Fastest Growing Company based in Boulder, Colorado, and led Korea’s growth to #1 in Asia and #2 globally.
William has been a guest lecturer at Seoul National University, Korea University, HUFs, and Sungyugwan University MBA Programs, is on the Clinical Leadership & Entrepreneurship Program Faculty at the UEA based in the UK, and an Executive Director of Startup Seoul Accelerator.
- Moderated Q&A
Sokjin Chang•William Choi•Craig GoldblattSokjin Chang
Director of International Cooperation at Born2GlobalSokjin Chang is the Director of International Cooperation at Born2Global Centre, the Korean government’s global startup incubation and acceleration agency under the Ministry of Science and ICT.
More information about speaker
Prior to his current role, he worked primarily in the Korean government sector, including the former Ministry of Planning and Budget, Ministry of Economy and Finance, and Presidential Council on National Competitiveness. He also served as the Advisor to the Chairman of Korea Development Bank, and has experience in global investment fund management. His career has been focused on international cooperation, development assistance, and capacity building for developing economies.
Having studied in Argentina, Malaysia and Korea, he holds a Master’s degree in Public Administration from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in Korea.William Choi
Founder & CEO of Posture 360William Choi is a tech entrepreneur, speaker, and advisor to high growth companies and most recently the Founder & CEO of Posture360, a SaaS platform that relieves backpain with sensors embedded into posture correcting products. With 2 successful exits, and having led investments and teams in several startups ranging from retail to AI, he has received several innovation awards and recognized for his achievements.
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William is a founding director of posture correcting startup BackJoy Orthotics, an Inc 500 Fastest Growing Company based in Boulder, Colorado, and led Korea’s growth to #1 in Asia and #2 globally.
William has been a guest lecturer at Seoul National University, Korea University, HUFs, and Sungyugwan University MBA Programs, is on the Clinical Leadership & Entrepreneurship Program Faculty at the UEA based in the UK, and an Executive Director of Startup Seoul Accelerator.Craig Goldblatt
VP Partners & Alliances at Globalization PartnersCraig Goldblatt is the Vice President of Partners & Alliances for Globalization Partners business in Asia Pacific (APAC). In this capacity, he is responsible for ANZ partnership initiative as well as help the company to drive APAC wide partnerships.
More information about speaker
Prior to this role, he was with ADP for 7 years where he reshaped the business and developed a strategy for growth, having been awarded with two President’s Club, one Board of Directors and one Super Stars. Craig has vast experience in in the areas of Business Management, Sales, Operations, Software Development, Project Management, IT Outsourcing and in Services leadership. Primarily in the industries of software, BPO services, cloud software, banking and finance.
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