Josh Choi | Executive Director, COMEUP, Korea Startup Forum

Josh Choi | Executive Director, COMEUP, Korea Startup Forum

• Josh is the Executive Director of Come Up, one of the leading global startup events in Asia.
• He is the Director Of Corporate Strategy for Korea Startup Forum. 

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Join us in an engaging discussion with Josh Choi, a prominent figure in the global startup scene. As the Executive Director of Come Up, one of Asia’s leading startup events, and the Director of Corporate Strategy at Korea Startup Forum, Josh provides valuable insights into the dynamic intersection of innovation, technology, and sustainable development. Discover his role in AI for Good and the significance of “Come Up” as we delve into the core of startup ecosystems and their transformative impact on society.

[00:11] – About Josh Choi

• Josh is the Executive Director of Come Up, one of the leading global startup events in Asia.
• He is the Director Of Corporate Strategy for Korea Startup Forum. 
• Josh is the head of ‘The Innovation Accelerator,’ part of AI for Good.

[07:30] – Please talk about AI For Good. What role do you play in it?

• The AI for Good program is an initiative led by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the United Nations to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) for sustainable development goals (SDGs). 
• Its primary goal is to find and promote AI-based solutions that can address global challenges and contribute to positive social and environmental impact.

[23:21] – What is the Korean Startup Forum? What is its goal?

• The Korean Startup Forum was established by startup founders in South Korea to collectively advocate for the startup community’s interests. 
• Its primary purpose is to represent the startup community’s voice to the government, promote startup-friendly policies, and provide education.
• It also provides training for startup founders and creates opportunities for networking, collaboration, and growth.

[28:59] – Explain the significance of “Come Up” and its role in the startup community.

• “Come Up” is one of the largest startup events in the Asian region.
• It is organised in collaboration with the South Korean Ministry of Startups and SMEs. 
• It serves as a festival-like gathering for the startup community, allowing startups to exhibit their solutions, pitch to a broad audience, engage in business matching, and share knowledge and experiences.

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• Josh is the Executive Director of Come Up, one of the leading global startup events in Asia.
• He is the Director Of Corporate Strategy for Korea Startup Forum. 
• Josh is the head of ‘The Innovation Accelerator,’ part of AI for Good.