SparkLabs Demo Day 10th Anniversary, SK Chairman Chey Tae-won Gives Mentor Lecture

[Asia Economy Reporter Kwangho Lee] Chey Tae-won, Chairman of SK Group, will appear at a startup demo day. He is expected to serve as a mentor for entrepreneurs.

According to industry sources on the 2nd, Chairman Chey will give a lecture titled "The Core of Creating Future Corporate Value: Relationships with Customers, Stories, and Trust" at the demo day hosted by SparkLabs, held at COEX in Seoul on the 3rd.

SparkLabs is an accelerator that supports startup growth. This demo day holds special significance as it marks the 10th anniversary. Previously, in June 2019, Chairman Chey attended a SparkLabs event and advised junior entrepreneurs on the importance of digital transformation led by startups, coexistence with large corporations, and industry challenges such as startup regulations.

Chairman Chey shows affection by accompanying startups. Group affiliates are investing in startups across various fields including environment, social, and governance (ESG), information and communications, bio-health, and eco-friendly materials.

SK Telecom operates the 'True Innovation' program supporting outstanding startups in the 5G specialized service sector. SK Innovation is committed to fostering startups in the low-carbon and eco-friendly sectors.

SparkLabs stated, "It will be an opportunity to listen to the story of entrepreneur Chey Tae-won, not just SK Group’s chairman, and to have a comfortable conversation together."

At the demo day, SparkLabs co-founders Kim Yoo-jin, Kim Ho-min, Lee Han-joo, and co-CEO Bernard Moon will hold a roundtable discussion. Additionally, companies such as ▲ AI-based game coaching platform ‘GGQ’ ▲ used car e-commerce platform ‘Carmus’ ▲ job seeker reputation inquiry platform ‘Specter’ ▲ digital platform-based integrated logistics service ‘Logispot’ will conduct corporate introduction (IR) pitching.

Furthermore, a dialogue will be held with NFL player Marshawn Lynch and actress Ming-Na Wen, who has appeared in numerous Disney+ hits including ‘Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.’

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