Startups with Seoul

Chang Kim and Aviram Jenik
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Chang Kim and Aviram Jenik from Rabbit Ventures talk about the Korean startup ecosystem and how Korean startups can enter the US market. Guests include startup founders, VCs, investors and other interesting people from the Korean startup ecosystem.

  1. 11/25/2025

    Startups with Seoul Ep 16 - Richard Lee

    From Guam to Hackathons: Richard Lee's Entrepreneurial JourneyJoin us in this episode of Startups with Seoul as we talk with Richard Lee about his journey from Guam to Atlanta's startup scene. Richard shares his experiences in building startups, working in venture capital, and his stints in both tech design and small business management. From his college days at Georgia Tech to his latest roles in consulting and scaling businesses, Richard offers valuable insights on entrepreneurial resilience, customer discovery, and the power of student networks. Tune in to learn from his diverse and unconventional path to success.00:00 Introduction to the Podcast00:15 Meet Richard Lee: From Guam to Atlanta01:43 Life in Guam: A Time Capsule of the 90s and 2000s02:57 Journey to Georgia Tech04:44 The Entrepreneurial Spirit: From Corporate to Startups06:30 Lessons from Early Startups13:14 The Importance of Customer Discovery19:15 Leveraging Student Status for Success23:50 The Adventurous Startup That Died24:38 Competing with Google Photos25:04 Accidental Leadership in Design28:27 From Cybersecurity to Product Design30:03 The Startup Journey and COVID-1940:23 Learning Through Failure43:54 Advice to My Younger Self

    45 min

  2. 11/16/2025

    Startups with Seoul Ep 15 - Chris Chae

    In this episode of Startups with Seoul, Chris Chae and Aviram Jenik dive into the evolving Korean startup landscape. If you're a Korean founder looking to go global, this conversation offers real insight into the mindset and strategy needed today.Key Highlights:00:11:52 — "We’re at a tipping point."00:22:44 — How your B2B buyer thinks ("My time is more expensive than the company’s money.")00:30:23 — "PLG (Product-Led Growth) is not a shortcut."00:33:49 — "What works in Latin America might not work in Korea."Who should watch:Korean founders preparing for U.S. expansionStartup teams curious about founder mindset shiftsAnyone balancing product, sales, and scale strategy in a global environment

    55 min

  3. 11/15/2024

    Startups with Seoul Ep 14 - Cailyn Yong

    Cailyn shares her experience running 10x AI Club, a Youtube channel and learning community focused on AI, and her entrepreneurial journey.

    49 min

  4. 10/29/2024

    Observations from a recent Asian American Gathering (Chang Kim)

    A discussion about some observations made by CK from a recent Asian American business people gathering.

    5 min

  5. 10/24/2024

    Your office can be anywhere (Aviram Jenik)

    How you can "outsmart your geography": Korean startups can enter the US market even without having a US office.

    5 min

  6. 09/09/2024

    Startups with Seoul Ep 13 - Kyum Kim

    Kyum talks about his experience at TMon and Blind and how he built a US business from scratch.

    1h 2m

  7. 09/02/2024

    Startups with Seoul Ep 12 David Sangmin Lim

    David Lim, Director at Atinum Investment, Chang Kim and Aviram Jenik talk about what Korean startups need to do to be successful in the global market.

    51 min

  8. 08/27/2024

    Startups with Seoul Ep 11 - John Sung Kim

    John talks about early days of his startup journey and some of the mistakes he made, and his recent success - and what he's up to now

    1h 7m
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Chang Kim and Aviram Jenik from Rabbit Ventures talk about the Korean startup ecosystem and how Korean startups can enter the US market. Guests include startup founders, VCs, investors and other interesting people from the Korean startup ecosystem.

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  • Creator
    Chang Kim and Aviram Jenik
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    18
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Chang Kim and Aviram Jenik
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    Startups with Seoul