In 2016, Se-don Hwang, a bodybuilder who had efficiently undergone rehabilitation remedy, constructed upon this expertise and began an organization known as ‘Strong Friend’. Following the institution of his firm, Hwang labored arduous to develop novel at-home exercise options and sensible healthcare merchandise. However, as he struggled with sensible issues resembling prototype funding and making sturdiness enhancements, Hwang quickly discovered that inventive concepts and passionate execution aren’t at all times sufficient to set one aside within the extremely aggressive ‘start-up jungle’.
With his firm on its final legs in 2018, the information that the Gyeongbuk Center for Creative Economy & Innovation (CCEI) was holding its ‘G-STARt UP! Pitch Day’ caught Hwang’s consideration. He signed up for the competitors, and went on to win first place. As a consequence, Hwang was chosen as one of many ‘G-Star Dreamers’ as a part of Samsung’s C-Lab Outside.
Based on the teachings he discovered from program mentors that included Samsung Electronics staff with related experience, Hwang has been capable of improve the sturdiness and security of his merchandise. Looking forward, the start-up founder’s subsequent objective is to develop his firm’s provide chain globally. Check out the video beneath to see how the ‘G-Star Dreamers’ program has helped Hwang revitalize his enterprise and proceed striving in the direction of his dream.
