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NextRise – Global Startup Conference in Seoul – Complete Review
The Korean government is taking an active role in trying to grow the Korean startup ecosystem. The NextRise 2020 Seoul is a global startup conference and exhibition to connect Korean startups with the global startup ecosystem. After a successful NextRise 2019, NextRise 2020 continued its quest to…
The Pros and Cons for working at Pangyo Techno Valley
The Korean government has spent a lot of money trying to make Pangyo Techno Valley into Seoul’s top tech cluster. There is even an express subway line to Pangyo from Gangnam that takes around 20 minutes. The area was created in 2012 and is now home to major gaming companies like Nexon and NCsoft,…
Semiconductor Industry – China vs the US vs South Korea vs Taiwan
South Korea's technology industry has been growing for decades now. They are already one of the leaders when it comes to smartphone technology thanks to Samsung and LG. A major reason for this is that South Korea is one of the top manufacturers of semiconductors thanks to Samsung Electronics and SK…
HARLIE K – A Vegan Upcycled Eco-Friendly Fashion Brand
The last decade has seen the popularity of eco-friendly and upcycled fashion brands. There are several reasons for this trend. One is that consumers are becoming more aware of the negative environmental impact of the fashion industry. The manufacture of fashion items requires a lot of energy and…
Griid – Tennis Social Media App – Find your Next Partner
As any tennis player knows, finding a partner for an offline game can be difficult. There are few public courts available, and it can be challenging to find someone who is both willing and able to play. However, a new social media app called griid makes it easier for tennis players to connect.…
INTIN – Creator of a Male Sperm Analyzer and Ovulation Tester
The global fertility services market is estimated to reach $45 billion by 2027. This opens up a massive opportunity for startups to innovate in the space. One of the most innovative startups is INTIN, the creator of a male sperm analyzer called OVIEW-M, which uses the camera on a smartphone to…
