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OBJECTIVES PROGRAM OUTLINE Help Korean startups in their early stages of development to penetrate the US market by 1) supporting incorporation and commercialization of various ventures, 2) providing mentoring and coaching programs, and 3) building networks, entrepreneur- ship and pitching skills, meeting angel investors, and expanding businesses for the US market. PROGRAM SUMMARY NETWORKING •KIC Silicon Valley will help Science/ICT based companies in growing their business networks by hosting various events such as field days, meetups, pitching events, among others, in addition to providing information about various startup programs and events occurring around Silicon Valley. •KIC will provide further assistance in breaking into the inner circle of Silicon Valley (allowing companies to take advantage of programs) PITCHING AND DEMO EVENTS • On the 9th week of program, KIC will host a pitching/demo day featuring Silicon Valley’s most prominent investors • Participants will receive valuable feedback related to the business, and possible investment by an angel For more information, please visit http://www.kicsv.org or contact us at [email protected] SOARING 1 PROGRAM (Up to 2 Months) KIC EXPRESS SOARING 1 PROGRAM • Meetup/Pitch Workshop • Pitch/Demo 04 Pitch/Demo Day • Mentoring Support • 1:1 assigned mentors 03 Mentorship • Application Submission • Applications reviewed by KIC Silicon Valley Company Selection 01 • Entrepreneurship training • Silicon Valley’s culture • Seminar sessions (e.g. business laws in U.S.) Intensive Entrepreneurship Training (2 Weeks) 02 Next Step 05 • Companies that show the most effort and success will be invited to participate KIC Express Soaring 2 Program • Soaring Program • Seminar Series • Mentoring : The program offers 1:1 mentoring for Eight weeks of Business Development and various workshops/ seminars that aim to help Korean companies to penetrate the US market. Topics to be covered include Team Leadership, Marketing, How to Create a Business Model, Funding and Pivoting among others. : Two weeks of seminars run by Silicon Valley renowned influencers and experts where their knowledge and experiences will be shared. : 1:1 matched mentorship after the 2 weeks of seminars/workshop for goal of 1)market validation of product/ service and 2) process the PoC (Proof of Concept)
