Frontier Notes

Energy Business, The Engine of Global Transition

Calli Seunghee Moon Business Development Expert, Global Manufacturing Division, SK Inc. AX Author of Energy Business(2025) and The Age of Climate Technology(2023) From AI and semiconductors to mobility and finance — behind every wave of innovation lies power and energy infrastructure. Author Calli Seunghee Moon calls it “the hidden

biotech

Trust, Timing, and Texas: A Roadmap for Biotech Entry into the U.S.

Interview with Jung Young-ho, Consul General of the Republic of Korea in Houston Author of “We Go to Texas” and “I Am Texas’ First Salesman” To gain a strategic perspective on how Korean biotech companies can successfully enter the U.S. market, we spoke directly with the diplomatic leader

QuantumComputing Featured

Quantum’s Quiet Revolution—and Who’s Already Watching

Interview with Dr. Jihoon Jeong * Co-founder and General Partner at Asia2G Capital * Adjunct Professor at DGIST (Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology) Q. Why are quantum concepts suddenly everywhere in sci-fi? What does it tell us? It’s more than a sci-fi trend—it’s a

HRtech

From Mayor to Tech Founder: How True Leadership Drives Impact and Change

Richard Tran Founder of Upward Former 3-Term Mayor, City of Milpitas, California *Upward : AI-powered HR platform for the manufacturing industry, enhancing hiring efficiency and optimizing workforce management. 🎤 What is the fundamental driving force behind your remarkable leadership journey? 📝Richard Tran : I didn’t know I would become the

AI

Adapt or Fade: The AI Shift Every Startup Must Face

Genya Smagin Senior Manager, AI Strategy & Partnerships at SK Telecom Co-founder of the ‘Digital Twins’ Podcast (Co-founder: Oleg Smagin) Q1. How is AI transforming startup operations? Genya Smagin: AI has made it possible for startups to be built and scaled with just one or two people-team.

openinnovation

Navigating Open Innovation: Startup Success from Tokyo to Silicon Valley

SungAhn Choi * Co-founder of 2080 Ventures * Former Managing Director of Asia at Mind The Bridge * LP & Angel Investor in startups including SpaceX and Cerebras * Co-author of Failing vs Succeeding Companies: The Crucial Difference in Open Innovation Q1. What were the main challenges in launching an AI sales

disruptwithimpact

Metaruption: Understanding the Complexities of a Disrupted World

Roger Spitz, who leads the Disruptive Futures Institute in San Francisco, has an unusual background. Transitioning from investment banker to futurist, he has become one of Silicon Valley's most influential future strategists. As an expert advisor to the World Economic Forum's Global Foresight Network, he researches

investment

Unleashing Imagination: The Power of Science Fiction in Shaping AI's Future

Part2. Interview with Dr. Jihoon Jeong * Co-founder and General Partner at Asia2G Capital * Adjunct Professor at DGIST (Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology) Notable Publications * <The Complete History of IT>, <AI 101: All You Need to Know About Artificial Intelligence in Business>, <Web

investment

The Doctor Who Bet on Startups: A Journey from Healthcare to High Tech

Part1. Interview with Dr. Jihoon Jeong * Co-founder and General Partner at Asia2G Capital * Adjunct Professor at DGIST (Daegu Gyeongbuk Institute of Science and Technology) Notable Publications * <The Complete History of IT>, <AI 101: All You Need to Know About Artificial Intelligence in Business>, <Web

Book Review: Disrupt with Impact

Dive into Disrupt with Impact—This Guide Will Revolutionize Every Method You've Ever Used This book is a must-read for anyone looking to thrive in today’s fast-paced, multi-micro-trend, and highly unpredictable world. Disruption is broader, faster, and more systemic, making it a constant

Kdrama

How Korean Narratives are Redefining Global Entertainment

Interview with Jaden Kang, VP of Global Story Business at Kakao Entertainment Jayden Kang leads Global Story Business at Kakao Entertainment Corp., managing global expansion, platform strategies, and partnerships. Previously, he served as Chief Strategy Officer at LINE Thailand, where he achieved significant growth. Q1. How has Korea become a

investment

Effective Cross-Border M&A Strategies for Global Expansion

Interview with Chester Cheol Joong Kim, the founder and Managing Partner of SU&Partners and CEO of SU&Financial Investment The SU&Group comprises three companies, SU&Partners, Korea’s Top tier Cross border M&A Advisory, SU&Financial Investment and M-Venture Investment,

Cracking the Code: How Global Investors Identify Winning Startups

Interview with Jinsoo Lee, Global Head of Shinhan Venture Investment From major roles at SK Holdings and Hanwha Asset Management to leading Shinhan Venture Investment Q1. Could you briefly introduce yourself? I began my career in investment bank, navigating the complexities of IPO process for startups in diverse sectors—ranging

climatetech

Changing the Course of Climate Change: Exploring the Intersection of Climate Tech and Finance

Interview with Calli Seunghee Moon  * New business development expert in DX (Digital Transformation) and Climate Tech at SK Inc. * The Author of 'The Era of Climate Tech'  Q1. There are many different perspectives on climate change. As an expert in this field, what is your opinion on what

global

Why Samsung and Tesla Are Betting Big on Texas for Global Expansion?

Interview with Marcos Cervantes CEO of Q-Branch, a Global Accelerator in Austin, Texas Q1. Can you share some information about the business environment in Texas, both domestically and internationally? It is a widely held belief that a company's success is solely determined by the quality of its

The Bold Journey of Epi Ludvik and the Global Impact of Crowdsourcing

☕CoffeeChat with Epi Ludvik, founder of BOLD Awards 👍Back in 2012, he had this fantastic idea: why not tap into the collective brainpower and creativity of people everywhere? So, he kicked off Crowdsourcing Week in Singapore. It wasn't just any launch; by 2013, he hosted the first-ever

Targeting Talent

Interview with Charles H. Ferguson - General Manager, Asia Pacific of G-P (Globalization Partners) - Headquartered in Boston, USA, G-P provides global HR solutions to recruit and manage local talent in more than 180 countries. 1. Please introduce yourself.   I have spent the last 30 years of my career working

The Super Individual: Harnessing the Superpower of AI

Interview with Seunghwan Lee, a researcher of National Assembly Futures Institute Q1. Why are people so excited about generative AI technologies like ChatGPT? The first reason is that ChatGPT made communicating with AI so seamless; there is no need to learn complex coding languages. I think it's a

finance

A Model for Financial Modeling: How to Raise Capital as a Startup

Interview with Andy Woojin Kim, the CEO of Business Canvas Q1. Can you tell us a little bit about your company? Business Canvas is a company that develops software that solves problems faced by B2B companies. We are best known for our document collaboration tool 'Typed', but we

Blockchain: The Link to Going Global

Kwangjung Kim : CEO of Screena Screeena is a web3 community of movie, tv, anime geeks with ‘Screena Watchparty’ (chrome extension)solution that connects social watching experience with web3 community 1. Could you briefly introduce yourself and your company? I'm Kwangjung Kim, CEO of Screena. Screena operates a watch-

'Moneyball': A David and Goliath Story

This film tells the story of the Oakland Athletics, a small American major league baseball (MLB) team, that overcame ignorance and prejudice about the nature of baseball and recruiting talent. Billy Beane was a young general manager for the Oakland Athletics with a passion for baseball. Despite working with a

Scoping out the Customer Landscape: Finding Your Champions

Clara Hong : COO and Co-founder at Smore Smore is an interactive survey builder that facilitates genuine, authentic, and engaging communication between brands and customers that leads to growth. 1.    What would be the initial step for a startup to find its first set of customers? We define ICP(Ideal

global

Splicing Business and Customer DNA: The Key to Promoting Growth and Change

Speaker : Chris Wu, US Sales Manager at Channel.io 1. Please introduce yourself and your company Hello, my name is Chris Wu, a US sales representative at Channel.io. If you have not heard of us before, you may have heard of ChannelTalk. Most individuals have seen our cute ghost

sustainability

Fueling Sustainability: An Interview with Micro Electric Vehicle Startup CEO

Will Fan Founder & CEO of EMobily, Innovative VC Investor 3X Tech Founder & CEO, TEDx Speaker, G20 Canadian Delegate Q1. Can you introduce yourself? What does your company do? Answer: My name is Will Fan, and I am a serial entrepreneur that is based in Canada. I’ve been

k-pop

Luxury Brands Take on K-pop Wave

Interview with Thomas Sommer, CEO of SG Entertainment. -     SG Entertainment is the first Korean entertainment company created by French producers. -     Special Guest on Arirang News : “K-POP SWEEPS GLOBAL STAGE: OUTLOOK IN 2021” Q1. I understand you are originally from France and are running a startup in Korea at the