About us

<UKF: United Korean Founders> is a non-profit organization

where Korean entrepreneurs and the entrepreneurial ecosystem

grow and support each other.

<UKF : United Korean Founders> 는

한인 창업인과 창업인의 생태계가

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our mission

To empower Korean entrepreneurs through a supportive network that fosters innovation, collaboration, and growth To create an integrated community that supports KOREAN entrepreneurs.

Our Story

In 2019, monthly gatherings of entrepreneurs began at a private residence in the US. These meetings, driven by voluntary efforts, led to 82 Startup. This small group became United Korean Founders today, the states' most prominent Korean founders' community.

Our Achievements

We are now nationwide organization attracting hundreds and thousands of participants from Korea, all over US, and Europe.

leadership

co-founder & co-chair

이기하

Primer Sazze

co-founder & co-chair

정세주

Noom

History of event

2023

2023 SF 82 Summit

2024

82 Startup & BioX Healthcare Summit

2024

Summit 2024

2025

Startup Summit 2025