Korea-India Startup Founder’s Day
Two Startup Ecosystems. One Global Opportunity.
October 21, 2026 | 3:00–5:00 PM
Venture Dock, Palo Alto, CA
Korea and India are home to two of Asia’s most dynamic and rapidly evolving startup ecosystems.
Join us in Silicon Valley for an afternoon bringing together Korean and Indian startup founders, investors, ecosystem leaders, and government representatives to exchange perspectives, discover promising startups, and explore opportunities for deeper cross-border collaboration.
Co-hosted by the Consulate General of the Republic of Korea in San Francisco, Consulate General of India in San Francisco, KISED, and Venture Dock, the event aims to foster greater mutual understanding between the Korean and Indian startup ecosystems and create meaningful connections among the people and organizations shaping them.
Through startup pitches and networking, we will explore how the two ecosystems can learn from one another and create new opportunities for investment, technology partnerships, market access, joint R&D, and founder-to-founder collaboration.
Why Attend?
🌏 Understand Two Dynamic Startup Ecosystems
Gain insights into the evolution of the Korean and Indian startup ecosystems, including their distinctive strengths, similarities, and differences.
💰 Connect with Investors & Founders
Meet venture capital investors, startup founders, ecosystem leaders, and other key players with interests and connections across Korea and India.
🚀 Discover Promising Startups
Hear directly from selected Korean and Indian startups as they showcase their businesses, technologies, and growth opportunities.
🤝 Explore Korea–India Collaboration
Discover potential opportunities for cross-border investment, technology partnerships, joint R&D, market access, and broader ecosystem collaboration.
Agenda
3:00–3:02 PM
Welcome & Opening
MC: Will Decker, KSC Silicon Valley
3:02–3:10 PM
Opening Remarks
Consul General of India
Consul General of the Republic of Korea
3:10–3:45 PM
Panel Discussion
Korea & India: Two Startup Ecosystems, One Global Opportunity
Panelists:
BV Jagadeesh, Mayfield
Navin Chadha, Mayfield
Korean Side(TBD)
Startup Pitch Showcase
Korean Startups
Softionics
Carbyn AI
Indian Startups
IBC
Startup to be announced
4:15–5:00 PM
Networking Reception
Join us in Palo Alto and be part of the conversation connecting Korea and India’s startup ecosystems.
Please note that photography and video recording may take place during the event. By registering and attending, you acknowledge and agree that your image may be captured and used by the event organizers for event-related communications, promotional materials, and social media.