Shinhan Financial Group Hosts '2022 Shinhan Futures Lab Demo Day'

Chairman Jo Yong-byeong Promises Active Startup Support for a 'Virtuous Cycle of Coexistence'

[Asia Economy Reporter Yu Je-hoon] Shinhan Financial Group announced on the 10th that it held the '2022 Shinhan Future’s Lab Demo Day' event on the afternoon of the 9th at the Four Seasons Hotel located in Gwanghwamun, Seoul, under the theme 'Xcelerate Your Value.'

The 2022 Shinhan Future’s Lab Demo Day is an event to celebrate the completion of the nurturing process of the 8th batch of startups that began in March this year through Shinhan Future’s Lab, Shinhan Financial’s startup accelerating program, and to share their achievements. This event, held for the first time in three years since 2019 due to the impact of COVID-19, invited key speakers and representatives of alumni companies from Shinhan Future’s Lab.

Invited lectures conducted under three themes?challenge, growth, and innovation?included Hwang In-jun, Z Holdings Global Chief Investment Officer (CGIO) and LINE Chief Financial Officer (CFO); Daniel Hefferman, Co-CEO of Stripe Japan; and Noh Kyu-seung, Creative Director of Hyundai Motor Group, who shared future business strategies and know-how. In addition, Lee Yong-jae, CEO of Masspresso and an alumnus of Shinhan Future’s Lab, presented a global growth story, followed by business presentations from startups pursuing global expansion in various regions.

At the event, 'Rozy,' Shinhan Life’s exclusive model known as a virtual influencer, was selected as the brand ambassador, enhancing the event’s appeal and interest by participating in pre-event promotions, congratulatory speeches, and various other promotions.

Shinhan Financial Chairman Cho Yong-byeong said in his congratulatory speech, "Shinhan Financial will be a reliable partner who empathizes with and supports the growth journey of the proud alumni companies of Shinhan Future’s Lab," adding, "We will continue to actively discover excellent domestic and international companies and take the lead in creating a virtuous cycle of mutual growth."

Meanwhile, prior to the Demo Day event, Chairman Cho attended Uni-Talk, a meeting with alumni companies of Shinhan Future’s Lab. He communicated with eight companies on the verge of becoming unicorns, including Bloco, Fount, Finda, DeepBrain AI, BuildBlock, Jjaegak-Ageo, Holmes Company, and Masspresso, promising continuous support.

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