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D-40 The PEN-CTA Global Public Entrepreneurship Symposium is a New York-based startup policy think tank organized by Pen Ventures Korea. It serves as a global platform that facilitates commerce and cross-border exchanges between Korea, the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, Europe, and the United States. The symposium will serve as a strategic platform to: ① Introduce key startup support programs and investment opportunities led by foreign embassies and investment agencies in Korea. ② Provide a comprehensive overview of Korea’s startup support policies and programs led by government institutions and local authorities. ③ Facilitate international collaboration through pitching sessions, side events, and networking programs, fostering partnerships, information exchange, and innovation. If you wish to attend the event, please make sure to register through the link below. 📅 Date: Tuesday, April 8 ⏰ Time: 10:30 AM – 5:00 PM (Partial attendance is allowed) 📍 Venue: The Forum, Two IFC, 3rd Floor (10, Gukjegeumyung-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea) 🔗 Registration: https://lnkd.in/gk8zmkVb 🍽 Catering will be provided If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out. We look forward to your participation!

D-40 본 PEN-CTA Global Public Entrepreneurship Symposium은 펜벤처스코리아가 주관하는 뉴욕 기반의 한 창업 정책 싱크탱크이자, 한국, 아시아 태평양(APAC), 유럽, 미국 간의 상거래 및 국가 간 교류를 활성화하는 역할을 수행하는 글로벌 플랫폼입니다. 본 심포지엄에서는 :  ① 주한 외국 대사관 및 투자 기관의 주요 스타트업 지원 프로그램 소개 및 금년도 지원 프로그램 및 주요 행사 소개 ② 대한민국 정부기관 및 지자체의 창업 지원 정책과 프로그램에 대한 종합적인 안내 및 홍보 ③ 글로벌 협력을 위한 피칭 세션, 사이드 이벤트, 네트워킹 프로그램 등다채로운 구성을 통해 국제 파트너십 구축, 정보 교류, 혁신 촉진을 위한 장을 마련할 예정입니다. 참석을 희망하시는 분들은 꼭 밑에 링크를 통해 신청해주시기바랍니다.  일정 : 4월8일 화요일 시간 : 10시30분~5시 (부분참석 가능) 장소 : 더포럼 Two IFC 3층 (서울특별시 영등포구 국제금융로 10) 참석신청: https://lnkd.in/gk8zmkVb *케이터링 제공됩니다! 기타 문의 사항은 편히 연락주시기 바랍니다.

D-47 2025년 한 해를 시작하기에 앞서, 펜벤처스코리아에서 창업기업에게 유익한 정보와 시간을 드릴 수 있는 멋진 자체 행사를 기획했습니다! 본 PEN-CTA Global Public Entrepreneurship Symposium은 펜벤처스코리아가 주관하는 뉴욕 기반의 한 창업 정책 싱크탱크이자, 한국, 아시아 태평양(APAC), 유럽, 미국 간의 상거래 및 국가 간 교류를 활성화하는 역할을 수행하는 글로벌 플랫폼입니다. 본 심포지엄에서는 :  ① 주한 외국 대사관 및 투자 기관의 주요 스타트업 지원 프로그램 소개 및 금년도 지원 프로그램 및 주요 행사 소개 ② 대한민국 정부기관 및 지자체의 창업 지원 정책과 프로그램에 대한 종합적인 안내 및 홍보 ③ 글로벌 협력을 위한 피칭 세션, 사이드 이벤트, 네트워킹 프로그램 등다채로운 구성을 통해 국제 파트너십 구축, 정보 교류, 혁신 촉진을 위한 장을 마련할 예정입니다. 참석을 희망하시는 분들은 꼭 밑에 링크를 통해 신청해주시기바랍니다.  일정 : 4월8일 화요일 시간 : 10시30분~5시 장소 : 더포럼 Two IFC 3층 (서울특별시 영등포구 국제금융로 10) 참석신청: https://lnkd.in/gk8zmkVb *케이터링 제공됩니다! 기타 문의 사항은 편히 연락주시기 바랍니다. 

D-57 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗣𝗘𝗡-𝗖𝗧𝗔 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 COMING SOON!🍀 2025.04.08 (Tue) | 10:00~17:00 IFC The Forum, 3rd Floor 10, Gukjegeumyung-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea RSVP Link TBA🙂 🤷♂️: What is this event about? 💁♀️: This symposium is a global networking platform where foreign embassies in Korea and local investment agencies showcase their startup ecosystems and support programs for inbound and outbound expansion. We warmly welcome all organizations and stakeholders interested in global growth and collaboration! -------------------------------- 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗣𝗘𝗡-𝗖𝗧𝗔 𝗚𝗹𝗼𝗯𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗘𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗦𝘆𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘂𝗺 커밍슌!🍀 2025.04.08 (화요일) | 10시~17시 IFC 더포럼, 서울특별시 영등포구 국제금융로 10 Two IFC 3층 신청링크는 추후 공지됩니다🙂 🤷♂️: PEN CTA가 무슨 행사에요? 💁♀️: 본 행사는 주한 외국 대사관 및 지자체 투자기관이 참여하여 각국의 스타트업 생태계, 인바운드/아웃바운드 지원 프로그램을 소개하는 글로벌 네트워크 플랫폼을 제공하는 행사입니다. 글로벌 진출 및 협력 프로그램에 관심 있는 기관 및 관계자분들의 많은 참여를 환영합니다~!

🚀 K-Startup Spotlight in Silicon Valley Was a Huge Success! 🎉 PEN Ventures proudly hosted the K-Startup Spotlight at Canopy Menlo Park, bringing together Korea’s most promising startups and key players in the Silicon Valley ecosystem. This event provided a powerful platform for 10 K-Baby Unicorn Startups to showcase their innovations through IR pitching, connect with industry leaders, and gain valuable insights from Korean entrepreneurs and top VC/CVC investors in Silicon Valley. ✨ Highlights of the Event: 🎤 Panel Talks 🚀 Startup IR Pitching 🤝 Networking & Afterparty We are incredibly grateful to all the startups, investors, and partners who made this event a success. PEN Ventures remains committed to supporting Korean startups on their global journey. Thank you for being part of this incredible experience! 🙌 Henry Sang, Dong-Su Kim (LG Technology Ventures), Hee S. Jung (SK Discovery), Sungwon Lim (ImpriMed), ✦Soohyun Bae Bae (Ponodos), Sophia Soyeon Kim (Wordbricks), Seung W. Lee (MagicX) #KStartup #SiliconValley #Innovation #Networking #GlobalExpansion

🦄 K-Baby Unicorn Global IR Program in SV Has Wrapped Up Successfully! 🎉 PEN Ventures in collaboration with Ministry of SMEs and Startups, Republic of Korea and Korea Technology Finance Corporation, proudly concluded the K-Baby Unicorn Program in SV, designed to support Korean startups in entering the U.S. market and securing investments. The program included seminars, site visits, and IR Pitches, providing startups with valuable insights and opportunities to expand their global presence. We remain committed to supporting Korean startups on their global journey. Thank you for being part of this amazing experience! 🙌 A special thanks to the amazing individuals who made this program possible! 🙏 Bumsoo Kim(Translink Investment), Shaloo Garg(Microsoft), Anna Khramova(Airbnb), Chandra Shih, Anthony Raymundo, Jun Hyon Nahm(Lowenstein Sandler LLP), James Kim(Reach Capital), John Yang(Riverwood Capital), Derek Underwood(Cimbal Capital Group), Gil Kim(Applied Ventures), and Silicon Valley Innovation Center Coinvestor, Chabot mobility, 패스트뷰 FastView Co., Ltd., Kimcaddie, LORDIN, mAy-I, MediSapiens Ltd, Palette, Photo Widget : Simple, Spass Inc.

🎉 PEN CIS US-APAC Venture Summit 2025 a Huge Success! 🎉 The PEN CIS US-APAC Venture Summit 2025, held today in Silicon Valley, was an incredible success! This summit, which bridged the startup ecosystems of both the APAC region and Silicon Valley, was supported by Dassault Systems, Lowenstein Sandler, the Ministry of SMEs and Startups, and the Korea Institute of Startup & Entrepreneurship Development. We were also joined by global VCs, CVCs, and PE firms, including ASUS, Fujitsu, Acario Innovation, Creative Ventures, and Cimbal Capital. We had an amazing turnout and received overwhelming positive feedback throughout the event. I’m truly grateful to have shared this remarkable journey with all of you, and the successful moments we created together will stay with me. 🥰❤️ Looking forward to fostering the valuable connections made today and seeing them grow into long-term partnerships.🚀 A big thank you once again to everyone who attended, and I am excited to continue working towards more opportunities and collaborations in the future! #USAPAC2025 #VentureSummit #SiliconValley #Startups #GlobalNetworking ------ 🎉PEN CIS US-APAC Venture Summit 2025 성황리에 종료! 🎉 오늘 실리콘밸리에서 열린 PEN CIS US-APAC Venture Summit 2025가 대성공을 거두었습니다! 이번 서밋은 APAC과 실리콘밸리의 스타트업 생태계를 아우르는 중요한 자리였으며, Dassault Systems, Lowenstein Sandler, 중소기업벤처부, 창업진흥원의 후원과 ASUS, Fujitsu, Acario Innovation, Creative Ventures, Cimbal Capital 등 글로벌 VC와 CVC, PE들이 함께해주셨습니다. 많은 분들이 참석해 주셨고, 행사 내내 긍정적인 피드백을 많이 받을 수 있었습니다. 여러분과 함께한 이 멋진 여정을 공유할 수 있어 기쁘고, 함께 만들어낸 성공적인 순간들이 기억에 남습니다.🥰❤️ 이번 서밋을 통해 교류한 소중한 인연들이 앞으로도 지속적으로 발전하기를 기대합니다.🚀 다시 한 번 참석해주신 모든 분들께 감사드리며, 앞으로도 더 많은 기회와 만남을 위해 계속 노력하겠습니다. #USAPAC2025 #VentureSummit #SiliconValley #스타트업 #글로벌네트워크

Join us at the [PEN CIS] US-APAC Venture Summit 2025, hosted at the Plug and Play Tech Center in Silicon Valley! Experience the future of startup innovation, exclusively at PEN CIS! 📆 Date: January 10, 2025 📍 Location: Plug and Play Tech Center (440 North Wolfe Road, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, United States) Opportunities at [PEN CIS] US-APAC Venture Summit 2025: - Exchange of investment and open innovation insights with top global institutions and CVCs - Build strong global partnerships for mutual growth - Gain and share cutting-edge ideas and insights - Discover new business opportunities - Create a powerful network 🎟 Get your tickets: https://lnkd.in/dQG22aGG (Special discount code for followers: PENCIS2025) Let’s shape the future of innovation together with PEN Ventures. We look forward to seeing you there!

Join us at the [PEN CIS] US-APAC Venture Summit 2025, hosted at the Plug and Play Tech Center in Silicon Valley! Experience the future of startup innovation, exclusively at PEN CIS! 📆 Date: January 10, 2025 📍 Location: Plug and Play Tech Center (440 North Wolfe Road, Sunnyvale, CA 94085, United States) Opportunities at [PEN CIS] US-APAC Venture Summit 2025: - Exchange of investment and open innovation insights with top global institutions and CVCs - Build strong global partnerships for mutual growth - Gain and share cutting-edge ideas and insights - Discover new business opportunities - Create a powerful network 🎟 Get your tickets: https://lnkd.in/dQG22aGG (Special discount code for followers: PENCIS2025) Let’s shape the future of innovation together with PEN Ventures. We look forward to seeing you there!

🚀 Join Us for the K-Startup Spotlight in Silicon Valley 📅 Date: January 23, 2025 📍 Location: Canopy Menlo Park (1300 El Camino Real Suite 100, Menlo Park, CA) ⏰ Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM 🔗 RSVP: https://lu.ma/e0nyqh8w This exciting event showcases the innovation and global ambitions of Korean startups breaking into the U.S. market. Meet 10 K-Baby Unicorn Startups, connect with industry leaders, and gain insights from this engaging program: 💡 Event Agenda: 🎤Panel Talk －Session I: Korean Entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley (ImpriMed, Podonos, Wordbricks, MagicX) －Session II: Ｗhat Startups Should Know: Insights from Korean VC/CVCs in Silicon Valley (LG Technology Ventures ＆ SK Discovery) 🎙️Startup IR Pitching: Presentations by 10 K-Baby Unicorn Startups 🪩Networking & Afterparty Don’t miss this chance to network and discover cutting-edge innovations. We look forward to seeing you there! #KStartup #SiliconValley #Innovation #Networking