Startups with Seoul

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

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

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

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

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

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

David talks about high context vs. low context, tips for UX/UI designers, his early entrepreneurial story, and more

Sol shares his experience of starting and selling his own startup, and his take on how more Korean startups can succeed in the US market