Introduction of INKE
INKE was jointly founded by KOVA (Korea Venture Business Association) and KASE (Korean American Society of Entrepreneurs) in Silicon Valley in November 1999. INKE is the largest Technology/New Media organization in Korea and it’s one of the largest in Asia.

INKE members consist of world renown Korean, Korean-American, and Foreign Korean Entrepreneurs, Venture Capitalists, Incubators, and Leaders of Technology company worldwide. It’s main objective is to provide good conference/networking events among its members and affiliates to create successful global business opportunities in mutual respect, thought sharing, capital investment and technological exchange.

Formalization of INKE-NY & VAC (Venture Advisory Committee)
INKE-NY has formally established the VAC. The main objective of VAC is to provide constructive
and specialized advisory services to emerging Korean companies that are interested in entering and expanding in the U.S. market.
VAC will provide financial, marketing and public relations services, and will introduce investment support, accounting and legal services through its network of professionals with accomplished backgrounds in their respective fields. Additionally, VAC will help to identify and to form strategic partnerships in both Korea and the U.S.


Our Capabilities & Key Benefits

Local Market Expertise:
VAC consists of a select group of company executives. Our members have worked with leading
multi-national companies in the US such as Sony, Disney, Viacom, Panasonic, Samsung, LG, IBM, Apple Computer, DuPont, GE, Pfizer, Citigroup, American Express, Goldman Sachs, Merrill Lynch, Prudential, Nokia, AT&T, Lucent, Tokyo Mitsubishi Bank, Johnson & Johnson, and Procter & Gamble.

One Stop Service:
VAC provides a comprehensive support from business plan writing, funding and management consulting to operations. Our network of experts provides all the necessary services to start, manage and grow the business in the US.

Venture Experience:
Many of VAC members are successful entrepreneurs in the US. They have already learned "what to do’s" and "what not to do’s" from their own business experiences and working
with other start-up companies.

Korean Connection:
VAC has a unique ability to understand the Korean business culture and language and is aware of
mistakes Korean companies have made in the past. As a result, we steer our clients away from
typical pitfalls Korean firms have faced in the past and advise them with appropriate business strategies and implementation initiatives.

The U.S. Connection:
VAC has built relationships with many leading firms in the US such as venture capitalists, banks, HR firms, advertising firms, PR/IR firms, law firms, accounting firms, management consulting firms, market research firms, associations and government entities.