Hankyeol Lee
Business Developer
Business Developer with experience in go-to-market strategy and sustainability. Currently working on venture capital, private equity projects and corporate strategy development within the IT sector.
Foreign capital as a means for globalization of Korean SMEs
3 April 2025 — South Korea is facing economic challenges from declining population and saturated domestic markets. Globalizing SMEs is becoming increasingly vital, and strategically leveraging foreign capital offers a viable pathway. To attract investors and succeed globally, SMEs must pursue outreach efforts, carry out pre-deal turnarounds, and implement risk mitigation.
Business strategy and global expansion for Korean companies
17 February 2025 — In a series of seminar and webinar, hosted in Korean, we discuss the core aspects of business strategy and explore strategies for entering international markets to help identify new opportunities.
Strategies for startups to secure VC funds in the current economy
18 September 2024 — In the current challenging economic landscape, startups need solid financial preparation before pursuing venture capital funding. Meanwhile although there are many caveats, well-designed and effective government incentives can also play a key role in fostering sustainable entrepreneurship growth.
No time to waste – A collaborative approach to boost South Korea’s competitiveness in global sustainability ecosystem
5 July 2024 — South Korea's conglomerate-driven, top-down economic structure faces challenges in the global shift toward sustainability, necessitating agile and drastic measures to improve environmental impact. To achieve long-term competitiveness, collective efforts are needed from the domestic private sector, the government, and foreign technical partners.
Presentation: Nordic working culture and its role in the Korean economy
28 June 2024 — At the Future Development Forum, Reddal Korea explored how Nordic working culture can benefit the Korean economy. The discussion focused on addressing structural challenges and fostering innovation through openness, minimal hierarchy, equal opportunities, and a participative work style.
Presentation: Fundraising in Europe and Korea – challenges, opportunities and implications for startups
20 June 2024 — At Next Rise 2024 - France and European Tech Summit, Reddal delivered a keynote, offering insights into the venture capital (VC) landscape in Europe and Korea. For startups seeking funding in these markets, understanding these market trends is crucial.
Opportunities for Korean companies in the post-COVID international markets
4 October 2023 — Amidst the ongoing recovery from COVID-19, the global economy and the intricate web of global supply chains are going through a transformative phase. However, within these shifts lie many opportunities. For Korean enterprises, this phase presents the potential for fresh prospects beyond the borders.
New market entry - best practices and lessons learned
2 February 2023 — In a series of webinars and lectures, we discuss how leveraging a systematic and structured methodology for international expansion and new market entry can increase chances of success.