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From Sales Rep in Busan to Aspiring Global CEO: A Journey of Growth
Kang Bokeun's journey from Busan sales rep to Zespri Korea's Managing Director exemplifies people-centered leadership at its finest. After a painful failure at Nestlé taught him the cost of working in silos, he transformed Zespri by prioritizing psychological safety over sales targets. His philosophy: "Company growth comes from individual growth." Through weekly gratitude sessions, investment in employee development, and leading by example, he grew the company 3x in seven yea
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From Cockpit to Boardroom
"Stay ahead of the airplane"—former pilot turned global executive Erwan Vilfeu shares how aviation principles shaped his leadership journey from Airbus engineer to marketing chief at Nestlé and Thai Union. An engineer who once worked with machines transformed into a leader dealing with people and emotions, applying cockpit discipline to boardroom strategy across iconic consumer brands.
Sep 612 min read


Unveiling Jeollabuk-do: Exploring the Thriving Startup Scene and 9 Rising Stars Pitching to Seoul Investors
The roadshow was an interesting opportunity to see the strength of startups in Korea.
Dec 27, 20246 min read


AI Infrastructure: The Hidden Foundation Reshaping the Tech Industry and National Competitiveness
ChatGPT and AI image generation are just the tip of the iceberg, and there is a huge infrastructure that supports them.
Dec 19, 20247 min read


500 Billion Won in Play: Five Investment Titans, Five Bold Strategies
Whether it's impact investing, climate tech, rapid growth, operational efficiency, or deep tech, each investor has a strong competitive edge
Dec 15, 20249 min read
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