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Share the story only you can tell.From finding your feet in a new market to winning your first customer, share what you learned along the way.Speaker proposals are currently closed.

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See who's coming to KOOM Stage, from founders and creators to operators, and find the people you want to meet on the day.

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Speaker
Reagan Hwang
Co-founder @ Wanted (IPO’d hiring platform) | Building AI screening agents
Screening interviews eat 40%+ of a recruiter's week — and most don't even lead to a hire. I'm building an AI screening agent that handles early-stage interviews so TA teams can focus on closing the right candidates. I co-founded Wanted — a tech hiring platform that went public in 2021 and now serves 4M+ professionals in Korea. Before that, I spent 7 years at Microsoft as a technical evangelist, helping top app partners launch on the Windows platform. Currently focused on the US market. If your team struggles with screening volume, I'd love to hear how you're handling it today.
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Global expansion & international experience, Mentoring & advisory, Technical & product development
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YOUNGMU HUH
Founder & CEO, YM&Company | Founding Chair, INKE Atlanta | Helping Korean & Japanese B2B Tech Companies Win U.S. Customers | Robotics · Manufacturing · Energy
sales&marketingleadership
Beyond Strategy, Into Execution. I founded YM&Company with a single mission: To be the "Execution Partner" that Asian tech and manufacturing companies desperately need to succeed in the US market. Too many companies fall into the "Missing Middle"—spending years and millions on local hires or strategy reports without generating real revenue. I bridge that gap. I don’t just offer advice; I act as your Fractional Executive (Acting Regional Head), working on the ground to build your pipeline and secure deals. Who I Am: I am a Tri-Cultural Global Business Director with over 22 years of field experience across Korea, Japan, the US, and the Middle East. My career has been defined by "Evidence-based Execution." From establishing joint ventures to securing Guinness World Record contracts, I have generated over $150M in cumulative revenue for global giants like LG, Samsung, and SK. 📍 Career Highlights (Proven Track Record): • SK Intellix USA: Head of Sales & Marketing | Led U.S. market entry and brand establishment. • SAMSUNG SDS USA: Atlanta Branch Manager | Built a $10M logistics pipeline in the SE region. • LG Electronics Japan: Head of B2B Business | Penetrated the highly demanding Japanese market. • LG-MRI (U.S.-Korea JV): Served as COO, driving $22M annual revenue with global retail giants. • LG Electronics MEA HQ: Secured the world’s largest OLED project at the Dubai Mall. What YM&Company Provides: We act as a Triangular Bridge connecting Seoul, Tokyo, and Atlanta. • Cultural Translator: Redefining your product value to fit the US market context. • Super Connector: Direct access to key decision-makers, Georgia Tech, and state government benefits. • Revenue Driver: Directly managing sales and operations to ensure ROI. Personal Values: 🌐 Think Global, Act Local: Deep context on 3 business cultures. 📈 Growth Mindset: Focus on scalable, sustainable revenue. 🤝 Execution First: Strategy is nothing without results. 🚀 Ready to expand to the US? Let’s move beyond reports and start executing. Open for a discovery call to discuss your market entry strategy.
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Global expansion & international experience, Sales & partnership experience
Speaker
Elena Obukhova
Building Startup Ecosystems | Tech Events NYC | Supermoon
Elena Obukhova is an entrepreneur and business strategist with a background in quant finance, venture capital, and growth strategies. Elena Obukhova has since been driving growth for fintech, tech, and AI startups. As co-founder of Supermoon, Elena built a network of 45,000+ founders, builders, and investors, alongside a network of 4,000+ investors and VC funds. Elena’s background spans roles at the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), Venture Capital, and FAS | Fintech Advisory Services. She has lived and worked in 9 countries, currently residing in NYC, and speaks English, Mandarin, and Russian. Elena specializes in business strategy, go-to-market, fundraising, and partnerships, working with startups and larger companies globally.
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Investment diligence, Global expansion & international experience
Speaker
Brian Cho
Co-Founder & CEO @ Baro, a16z SR007
I’m drawn to problems with real severity. Severity = Cost × Frequency. That lens has shaped everything I’ve built. I start with what is broken, how often it breaks, and whether solving it materially changes the outcome. At Resonado, I tackled the physical limitations of traditional speakers and brought a new transducer architecture from Korea to companies like Airstream and Klipsch. At Jobtest, I tackled the lack of signal in career decisions, turning a popular Korean personality test into an AI career platform that reached a $5M run rate in under two years. At Flock, I tackled response time in gun violence, leading an audio product that combined hardware, software, and machine learning to help communities react faster. Now, with Baro, I’m solving the problem that feels most personal: helping exceptional brands cross borders and grow in America without having to rebuild an entire company from scratch. It feels less like my next startup; and more like everything I’ve done was preparing me to build it.
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Global expansion & international experience, Technical & product development
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Eric Kim
Founder at One Degree Labs | Angel Investor | Ex- Sendbird
aicommunity
Hi, I'm Eric. I love to initiate or join projects that can make a positive impact on society. I am passionate about making people want!
I can help with
Global expansion & international experience, Team building & hiring, Sales & partnership experience, Technical & product development, Mentoring & advisory
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Holly Jooyoung Diamond
HR & Recruiting Leader leading AI workforce equity through innovative hiring solutions. 📍 | Founder, WorkOnward | CEO, DHD Consulting | Google I/O 2026 | Techstars · Robin Hood
leadershipstartupsrecruiting
I am Holly (Oh) Diamond, the Founder & CEO of WorkOnward, the map-based job platform making the world of hourly work, work. I have seen firsthand that a working community is a thriving community. It was my own experience leading my family’s restaurant in NYC in the midst of the pandemic and weeding through the many cumbersome and corporate-centric hiring platforms as I worked to grow our staff that led me to found WorkOnward. As a seasoned recruiting executive and HR technology founder in addition to a restaurateur, I’m grateful every day that my unique life path has called me to this endeavor. I passionately believe in the dignity of hourly work as the backbone of American labor. Whether you’re an overworked and understaffed small business owner rolling up your sleeves day in, day out (I’ve been there!), or you’re a skilled service professional tired of the burdens of modern gig life, I am on a mission to connect local employers with local talent with the easiest, most intuitive local job platform ever built. I talk about technology, hiring, recruiting, inclusivity, community, and (of course) food!
I can help with
Team building & hiring, Customer & market validation
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Wonny Lee
CEO at ELOREA
Seasoned executive with over 20 years of experience investing and operating consumer brands with a focus on digital strategy and growth.
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Marketing & branding, Sales & partnership experience
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Anthony Park
NYC\Miami Real Estate Agent | Luxury Tastemaker | 1Million+ Followers
leadershipstartupsrecruiting
Anthony is a real estate agent, content creator, and luxury tastemaker in NYC. I showcase some of the world's most exceptional properties, talk about content strategy, authentically growing, and share my personal journey. Not to forget, I'm always available for your home-shopping needs. Email: anthony.park@corcoran.com My socials: Instagram: www.instagram.com/anthonyrichpark https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjBZdU44uffzf5J6UWw5TGA TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@anthonyrichpark
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Marketing & branding, Sales & partnership experience
Speaker
Jaejoon Song
Founder & CEO at CRIT Ventures
I am the Founder and CEO of CRIT Ventures and serve as President and GCIO at Com2uS. My work focuses on investment in K-Cuture with AI. I am looking forward to connecting with fellow professionals to discuss industry trends and investment opportunities.
I can help with
Investment diligence, Global expansion & international experience, Mentoring & advisory

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The Venue

One of New York's landmark music venues, taken over for a full day: the main hall, three floors of rooms and the rooftop.

Terminal 5 main hall in conference seating — Main Stage

Terminal 5 main hall seen from the top balcony — Three-tier balconies

Terminal 5

610 W 56th St, New York, NY

Fri, Oct 16 · Doors open 9:00 AM ET
7 rooms in parallel · about 500 attendees

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Friday, October 16 at Terminal 5. Come for the conference, the evening concert, or both.

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
KOOM Stage
The daytime conference: all 42 talks and panels on the Main Stage and in breakout rooms across six tracks, plus time to meet other attendees. Evening concert not included.
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7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
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An evening of live K-pop and special performances at Terminal 5, after the conference wraps. Daytime sessions not included.
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Every Voice Made Visible.

Meet the Speakers

The Sessions

Meet the People

Reagan Hwang

YOUNGMU HUH

Elena Obukhova

Brian Cho

Eric Kim

Holly Jooyoung Diamond

Wonny Lee

Anthony Park

Jaejoon Song

The Venue

Terminal 5

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KOOM Stage

KOOM Live

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