Team
Jason Mishan
Founder of J. Newman Asia
Jason holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA).
Specializing in corporate optimization and taxation. A first weapon in the startup nation, eventually leading to a life there.
The future is in Asia.
David Kim
Co-Founder of J. Newman Asia and Journalist
Working at the "Seoul Media Center" and in broadcasting the Korean economy, David is a graduate of Konkuk University.
He also worked in the US stock market with investors.
Over the years, David has gained extensive experience with citizens of the stock exchange.
About
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.
The largest of the four Asian Tigers in terms of economic weight, South Korea experienced a spectacular phase of growth and integration into the modern global economy. In the 1960s, its GDP per capita was comparable to that of the poorest countries in Africa and Asia.
The country has risen in the ranking of the world's richest countries according to the IMF. The tenth largest economy in the world and the seventh largest exporter, South Korea is a key market on the international stage, as evidenced by the global renown of major South Korean companies (Samsung, Hyundai, LG, and SK) and the cultural phenomenon known as "Hallyu".
Its economy has also demonstrated its resilience in the context of the health crisis.
This economic dynamism is the result of efforts made by South Korea for more than fifty years to rise to the rank of a major economic and cultural power: constant investments in research and innovation, strategic positioning in industries (automotive, shipbuilding, chemicals, electronics) and the country's commercial opening.
In addition, there is an engaged population and a high-performing education system.
SEOUL
Currently, Korea has 12 unicorns (to qualify as a unicorn, a private startup must have a valuation of over one billion dollars). This has put Seoul on the map as a global startup hotspot.
Seoul is changing every day, its economy and culture evolving towards new blends at breakneck speed.
Speed is the watchword for the people of Seoul.
Urban planning, manufacturing, fashion, beauty, etc., in all aspects, it shows a phenomenal speed of development.
This can be attributed to the character of the Korean people, who are sensitive to the latest trends.
Thanks to this national character overflowing with curiosity, Seoul quickly created many things and developed at breakneck speed.
Seoul will invest $1.7 billion through 2022 to become one of the top five tech startup hubs in the world.
Now one of the top 20 startup ecosystems in the world, it benefits from a government that has created a welcoming environment for new talent and businesses.