SPEAKING
Translating complex global market dynamics into actionable business growth strategies. From keynote stages to embassy trade mission briefings, delivering field-tested frameworks and practical step-by-step on fundraising, US market entry, and the future of building startup ecosystems.
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The Physics of Business Growth
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Building Cross-Border Partnerships That Multiply
Core Topics
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Investment Readiness & The Three Pitches
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US Market Entry Strategy for Global Founders
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Startup Ecosystem Development & Placemaking
PAST EVENTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
SelectUSA Summit
May 3–6, 2026
Washington, D.C., USA
100+ countries, one summit: private mentoring on US market entry & fundraising Mentor for CEOs — Private one-on-ones for global founders. Kickoff for yearlong program.
Asian Leadership Conference
May 20–21, 2026
Seoul, South Korea
Asia's premier forum connecting global leaders across business, policy, and innovation Panel Speaker: How Global Accelerators Create Inclusive Startup Ecosystems.
Global Student Startup Competition (GSSC)
March–May 2026
Virtual + Seoul, South Korea
From virtual workshops to live pitch bootcamp: coaching the next generation of global founders Global Fellow, Mentor & Coach
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Virtual Mentor Workshops: March–May 2026
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Pitch Bootcamp: May 17–18, 2026
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Final Competition: May 19–21, 2026
https://alc.chosun.com/en
AddInVentures
May 25, 2026
Seoul, South Korea
Korea University
May 27, 2026
Seoul, South Korea
Silicon Valley growth strategy meets Korea's next founders: US market entry & fundraising frameworks
https://www.korea.edu/sites/en/index.do
Edison - KimVenturous VC Capstone Seminar
May 28, 2026
Seoul, South Korea
8-week Sprint Finale: workshops and private one-on-ones coaching Korean founders to transform SelectUSA contacts into a US sales and strategic affiliate pipeline.
Universidad Panamericana (UPAM)
June 22 – July 9, 2026
Mexico City, Mexico
You can build things most people can't understand — but can you sell what you build? 3-week hybrid course: US market entry & fundraising essentials for engineers going from lab to global markets.
https://www.up.edu.mx/
UC Berkeley
August 10–14, 2026 - Fall Semester
Five days of intensive growth strategy with global founders at the #1 public university — GTM strategy, elevator pitch coaching, and final pitch mentor for Day 5 investor demo day
