Entrepreneurship. What does this word resonate within you? It's the act of proactively creating value, not just working as a member of an organization. It's truly exhilarating.
You can encounter a world that is 180 degrees different from when you work as an employee.
I dropped out of college and jumped into entrepreneurship.
I wanted to be a developer without a plan. I attended a coding bootcamp in Silicon Valley. It was a service that was absolutely necessary for the Korean market. I saw the opportunity.
In 2015, I created Korea's first coding bootcamp. The process was indeed difficult. I sent hundreds of cold calls, and there was a time when almost all of my employees left. Every moment was a struggle, and it was full of trial and error.
Now, nine years later, I am an entrepreneur who has raised over 10 billion KRW and generated over 80 billion KRW in sales.
But do you really need to go through the same trials and errors that I did?
Here is an opportunity to learn business in the real-world with a senior entrepreneur by your side before starting your own venture: EIR (Entrepreneur-In-Residence). This role involves promoting new businesses together within the company.
Code States is looking for someone to join as an EIR.
At Code States, we dream of a world where everyone can realize their potential regardless of their economic and social background.
Initially, I sought answers in education. Nowadays, I think more broadly.
We elevate potential through education, ensuring that that talent finds the right place and grows brilliantly.
Therefore, we are acquiring and growing new businesses such as platforms and content in addition to our existing educational business.
We also see opportunities in global markets like Japan and the USA.
That's why we need you.
Become an EIR and join us. Become the entrepreneur who creates the value of human growth.
As an EIR, you can gain the experience and network necessary for business operation.
If the business succeeds, you can receive several times more than your salary as an incentive.
In the future, if you start your own business, you can obtain initial capital through our investment.
The organization that operates a diverse business portfolio together is called a Holding Company.
There is a global company that has succeeded with this model.
It is a company called Tiny, which has acquired and grown various businesses and has achieved annual sales of over 250 billion KRW, becoming a company valued at trillions at the time of its listing.
There is a company that has achieved tremendous growth alongside Tiny, which is Dribble, a social network for designers. It was a small company with annual sales in the range of 2 billion KRW. After joining Tiny, it grew into a company with annual sales of over 80 billion KRW.
You don't need to have a lot of experience. What's important is the energy to develop the business together and try various attempts.
We are looking for someone who wants to grow with us. If you want to be a game changer, please contact me at ingikim@codestates.com.
Introduction of Inki Kim
I am an entrepreneur and investor. Currently, I serve as the CEO of Human Accelerator and Code States.
So far, I have raised over 10 billion KRW and achieved over 80 billion KRW in cumulative sales. I have also been active as an investor, investing in more than 20 various startups with a16z, Naval Ravikant, Balaji Srinivasan, and Hashed.
You can find more information about me on my website (https://ingikim.com/), X (https://twitter.com/codekim1214), Facebook (https://facebook.com/in/ingikim), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/codekim1214/), and YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/@startkim).
We are looking for someone to lead various businesses at Code States together. This role is designed to support future C-level executives and CEOs. It’s a position suitable for those who want to lead a business.
The ideal candidates are those who aspire to become C-level executives or CEOs, driven by the ambition to grow tenfold from where they are now.
Problems We Want to Solve Together
Join one of the diverse business portfolios at Code States and promote the growth and expansion of the business. As a leader in a rapidly growing business portfolio, it is essential to precisely understand the requirements of the customers to ensure their success experiences and to successfully manage projects through smooth communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Through this, we aim to maximize customer satisfaction and work to enhance product quality to provide better solutions through continuous feedback and improvement.
Things You Will Be Involved In
- Development and execution of business strategies
- Team management and leadership
- Budget management: Establish and manage the budget for the business division, analyze cost-effectiveness and profitability
- Performance evaluation and reporting: Evaluate the business performance, establish strategies for continuous improvement, report to the CEO
Minimum Qualifications
- Individuals with a minimum of experience in business development or a related field
- Individuals with rich experience in project management and team leadership
- Individuals possessing excellent communication and negotiation skills
- Individuals with strong problem-solving abilities and the capability to work effectively even in complex situations
- Individuals with strategic thinking and planning skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Individuals with a deep understanding and experience of domestic and international markets
- Individuals with IT-based knowledge in AI/Data/SW, etc.
- Individuals interested in and experienced in the blockchain and Web3 sectors
- Individuals interested in and experienced in the beauty sector
- Individuals with strengths in customer relationship management and retention
- Individuals with experience in building and maintaining relationships with partners and affiliates
- Individuals interested in continuous learning and development regarding technology and trends
- Preference for those who can communicate in English or Japanese (written and spoken)
