K-Founders Connect in Silicon Valley
Empowering Korean expats, international students, and aspiring entrepreneurs in the US to launch global startups
모두의 창업 글로벌 - 해외에 있는 대한민국 인재의 창업, 이제 세계 어디서나 시작됩니다.
미국 내 유학생과 재외국민은 물론 이미 창업한 스타트업까지, 대한민국의 전폭적인 글로벌 지원 내용에 대한 궁금증을 해소할 수 있는 시간을 마련했습니다. 실리콘밸리 선배 창업가 및 정부 지원 기관과의 긴밀한 네트워킹을 통해 글로벌 유니콘으로 성장할 주인공이 되어보세요.
📝 About Event
*The event will be operated in Korean only
Are you a Korean national in the US—whether a professional, researcher, or international student—dreaming of building the next global unicorn?
Welcome to K-Founders Connect in Silicon Valley! This exclusive gathering is designed for trailblazing Korean expats, professionals, young scholars, and aspiring student entrepreneurs based in the U.S. who are ready to make a global impact.
For the first time, the South Korean government is officially expanding its powerful national startup support resources to include both overseas Korean residents (expats) and international students through the groundbreaking "Global Startup Project for All" (W.T.) initiative. This means that regardless of your current professional or student status in the US, you can now tap into South Korea’s major startup backing, funding, and acceleration programs to launch your venture on the global stage.
We bridge successful senior Korean founders and investors in the U.S. with emerging junior startups, leveraging powerful local networks and decades of entrepreneurial expertise to accelerate your growth.
✨ Why You Should Attend
Expanded Support for Expats & Students: Learn how you can directly leverage South Korea’s newly expanded startup support and funding programs, now fully open to both Korean expats and international students in the US.
Inspiration from Tech Pioneers: Gain invaluable insights from legendary senior Korean founders and investors in Silicon Valley.
High-Level Global Networking: Connect directly with Korean Government(MSS), Korea Venture Investment Corp (KVIC), the Korea Institute of Startup & Entrepreneurship Development (KISED), and successful local tech founders eager to support the next wave of Korean global startups.
📅 Agenda
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM (30 mins) | Registration & Check-in (등록 및 참석 확인)
1:30 PM – 1:35 PM (5 mins) | Opening & Introductions (개회 선언 및 소개)
1:35 PM – 1:40 PM (5 mins) | Welcoming Address (환영사)
1:40 PM – 1:45 PM (5 mins) | Keynote Presentation (기조 발표) | Announcement of the "Global Startup Project for All" by the Head of Global Startup Team (글로벌창업팀장의 "모두의 창업 글로벌" 지원 사업 발표)
1:45 PM – 1:55 PM (10 mins) | K-Founder Fund Launching Ceremony (K-Founder 펀드 출범식) | Presentation on the fund’s operation and deployment plans attended by KVIC CEO and K-Founder Fund Manager Representatives (펀드 운용 및 집행 계획 발표 (한국벤처투자 대표이사 및 K-Founder 펀드 운용사 대표단 참석))
1:55 PM – 2:05 PM (10 mins) | Group Photo & Intermission (기념 촬영 및 휴식 시간)
2:05 PM – 2:20 PM (15 mins) | Founder’s Insight Session (창업가 인사이트 세션) | Silicon Valley expansion experiences and scaling strategies shared by senior Korean-American founders (실리콘밸리 선배 재미한인 창업가의 진출 경험 및 스케일업 전략 공유)
2:20 PM – 4:00 PM (100 mins) | Q&A Session & Open Networking (질의응답 및 자유 네트워킹)