Scalerator Derik Kim

27/08/2026

방금 Grameenphone Accelerator의 우수 팬으로 인정받았습니다! 🎉

27/08/2026

저는 #크로아티아 스플리트에서 9월 10~11일 열리는 Innovate Split Conference 에 강연자로 참가하게 되어 기쁩니다.
저를 더욱 흥분 시키는 것은 #발칸반도 지역 내의 나라를 처음 가본 다는 것입니다. 150개국을 가 본 저이지만 예전에는 소련 공산권 지역으로 갈 수가 없었고 소련 해체 이후에는 발칸반도 지역까지 가서 할 일이 없었기 때문일 것입니다.
크로아티아는 최근 한국에서도 아름다운 관광지로 주목받고 있지만 저는 무엇보다 전통적인 사회에서 혁신적인 사회로 변화하는 중요한 단계에 함께 할 수 있다는 것이 소중하게 느껴집니다.
제 세션은 9월 10일 오전 10시 "Building Bridges for Startup Growth" 와 11일 오전 10시 "CroStartup" 의 두 세션입니다.
이 컨퍼런스에 참여하는 친구들은 물론 9월 9일 도착해서 12일까지 Split 에 체류하므로 그 지역을 여행하거나 머무르는 친구들과의 커피챗도 저는 좋습니다.
9월에 Split에서 만나요.
초기투자액셀러레이터협회 인하대학교 - Inha University #국민대학교글로벌창업벤처대학원 #연세대학교
I am delighted to be participating as a speaker at the Innovate Split Conference, held in Split, Croatia, on September 10–11.
What excites me even more is that this is my first time visiting a country within the Balkan Peninsula. Although I have visited 150 countries, I was previously unable to travel to the Soviet communist bloc, and after the dissolution of the Soviet Union, there was no reason for me to go to the Balkans.
While Croatia has recently garnered attention in Korea as a beautiful tourist destination, I feel it is most precious to be able to participate in this important stage of transition from a traditional society to an innovative one.
My sessions consist of two parts: "Building Bridges for Startup Growth" on September 10 at 10:00 AM and "CroStartup" on September 11 at 10:00 AM.
I look forward to coffee chats with friends attending this conference, as well as with those traveling or staying in the area, as I will be arriving on September 9 and staying in Split until the 12th.
See you all in Split in September.
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24/07/2026

Idea competition 2026 for the "Capacity Building of Universities in Bangladesh to Promote Youth Entrepreneurship " project on July 22~23, 2026

19/06/2026

지난 주 벤처스퀘어에 금요일에 인터뷰했는 데 기사가 나와서 공유드립니다.

WBAF 김대진 이사는 향후 5년을 인류 역사상 가장 빠른 혁신의 시기로 전망하며, 스타트업 경쟁의 중심이 자금 조달과 기술 우위에서 문제 해결력과 가치 창출로 이동할 것이라고 진단했다. 그는 글로벌 투자 생태계에서 AI·핀테....

15/05/2026

On May 13, at the 2nd seminar of the “Capacity Building of Universities in Bangladesh to Promote Youth Entrepreneurship. Project” held at Senate Hall of the University of Dhaka, I served as the Project Manager and delivered a lecture on the project summary and vision. I emphasized the project's suitability and importance for the current situation in Bangladesh and expressed my hope that it would contribute to the country's youth and future.

In the second session, expert Won Kwang-hee delivered a 32-minute keynote lecture on Fintech, followed by a panel discussion involving myself and other panelists.

Attended by approximately 260 participants from the Ministry of Education, UGC, the University of Dhaka, fellow professors, startup leaders, students, and partners, the seminar ran from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM, exceeding the scheduled time by more than an hour. We were only able to conclude the session after interrupting the proceedings due to a continuous stream of questions from the attendees. Following the seminar sessions, the event concluded successfully with a networking session over a prepared lunch.

지난 5월 13일 다카대학교 Senate Hall에서 열린 “Capacity Building of Universities in Bangladesh to Promote Youth Entrepreneurship.” Project" 세미나(2차)에서 저는 PM으로 프로젝트 요약과 비전에 대하여 강연하였습니다. 또한 저는 방글라데시의 현 상황에 이 프로젝트가 아주 적합하고 중요함을 강조하였고 방글라데시의 젊은 세대와 미래에 기여할 수 있는 프로젝트가 되기를 희망한다고 말했습니다.
2부 세션에서는 원광희 전문가의 핀테크에 대한 주제 강연이 32분 간 있었고 저를 포함한 패널들의 패널 토의가 이루어 졌습니다.

세미나에는 총 260여명의 Ministry of Education, UGC, the University of Dhaka, fellow professors, startup leaders, students, and partners 들이참석한 가운데 오전 10:30~오후 2:30분까지 열려 예정된 시간을 1시간이나 초과하여 진행되었고 마지막에 참석자들의 질문이 계속되어 중단시키고서야 마칠 수 있었습니다. 세미나 세션 후에는 준비된 점심을 나누며 네트워킹하는 시간으로 모든 행사를 잘 마무리 하였습니다.
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29/04/2026

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SOUTH KOREA I New Status Announcement I The World Business Angels Investment Forum (WBAF) announces the new status of DerikKiö as WBAF Senior Senator, representing South Korea in the Grand Assembly.

Honouring Dedicated Engagement | Celebrating Leadership Excellence: This distinguished recognition honours his dedicated engagement and continued commitment to advancing financial inclusion and strengthening the global startup and investment ecosystem.

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Senior Senator Upgrade from Senator Role: Senators are upgraded to the Senior Senator position following sustained contribution to the WBAF mission, upon completion of five years of continuous membership, or a minimum of three years of service combined with attendance at a World Congress in person.

Build Your International Leadership Journey with WBAF: WBAF invites you to join the international career path designed for entrepreneurs, innovators, angel investors, thought leaders, and NGO leaders, and begin your journey at WBAF — progressing through the global leadership pathway from:

International Partner → Senator → Senior Senator → Senior Associate

Join WBAF to Represent Your Country: The World Business Angels Investment Forum, an affiliated partner of the G20 Global Partnership for Financial Inclusion (GPFI), is now welcoming applications for a new cohort of International Partners and Senators. Be part of global efforts to:

• Ease access to finance for entrepreneurs
• Promote gender equality
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