
Dong-Su Kim on LG Technology Ventures, generative AI, and future tech trends | E16
Dong-Su Kim from LG Technology Ventures joins Jack Crawford to discuss his career transition and insights into corporate venture capital. The conversation delves into LG Technology Ventures' entry into corporate venturing, highlighting their investment focus and the influence of generative AI on various technology sectors. They explore LG's investment process and the traits they seek in startup founders. The discussion extends to collaborations with venture funds and emerging technology trends. The episode includes rapid-fire questions about personal success and productivity routines, followed by Dong Soo Kim sharing his sources of inspiration. The episode concludes with closing remarks.
Key Points
- Corporate venture capital (CVC) teams, such as LG Technology Ventures, benefit from leveraging their parent companies' technical expertise and market positions to add value to startups beyond just financial investment.
- Generative AI has rapidly gained traction, but its true potential will be realized through fine-tuning models for specific applications, enabling more practical and immediate use cases.
- Successful startup investments often focus on solving manageable problems that require less capital and shorter development times, making them more feasible for startups to address effectively.
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