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Entrepreneurship and the Founder Mindset

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⏱ Training hours2 hours
🏢 FormatOn-site delivery · Customized design
👤 InstructorJohn Kim
✅ Key outcomeGain a working knowledge of the founder mindset

Entrepreneurship and the Founder Mindset is a 2-hour intensive program that gives employees who are thinking of starting a business a solid grounding in the fundamentals. Taught by Nanum Consulting CEO John Kim, the course splits the core elements of the founder mindset into two modules that are easy for practitioners to follow. It focuses on building an innovation mindset inside the company and strengthening the ability to spot new business opportunities, so participants can apply entrepreneurial thinking directly to their work. Clear learning objectives and a practical curriculum deliver startup expertise effectively and help build an in-house entrepreneurial culture and a pipeline of innovative talent. The curriculum is built on Nanum Consulting’s experience training employees at 50+ major corporations and institutions.

Who is this course for?

The program is open to everyone from aspiring founders preparing to start a business to employees driving innovation inside their companies. It is especially well suited to those with a new business idea or who want to bring an entrepreneurial mindset to their organization.

What will you learn?

  • Systematically learn the foundational knowledge of starting a business

Curriculum

Module 1: The Founder Mindset ①
  • Differences Between Entrepreneurship and the Founder Mindset
  • What entrepreneurship means
  • Value Creation
  • Common Misconceptions About the Founder Mindset
Module 2: The Founder Mindset ②
  • Similarities and Differences Between Science and Business
  • Basic social psychology and consumer psychology
  • Case studies of innovative startups
  • Business & Business Model Development Basics

Expected results / After the course

  • Gain a working knowledge of the founder mindset
  • Learn how to manage projects and customers

On-site training references

Kumoh National Institute of TechnologyPusan National UniversityChosun UniversityKorea National University of TransportationKorea Maritime & Ocean UniversityKorea UniversityKyungil UniversitySmall and Medium Business AdministrationSME Human Resources Development InstituteTechnoparkKorea Ceramic FoundationOasis Co., Ltd.Gwangju Institute of Science and TechnologyGyeonggi Job FoundationGyeonggi Women's Development CenterDaegu Regional Officeand more

About the instructor

Instructor John Kim
John KimInstructor John Kim, author of “B2B Marketing Design” and CEO of Nanum ConsultingView profile →

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FAQ

The program is open to everyone from aspiring founders preparing to start a business to employees driving innovation inside their companies. It is especially well suited to those with a new business idea or who want to bring an entrepreneurial mindset to their organization.
Startups are systematically classified as Salary-Substitute, Lifestyle, or Entrepreneurial Firms to give a practical perspective. The core drivers of a startup (technology, ideas, and passion) are presented through diagrams and illustrations so they are easy to grasp intuitively.
This is an intensive course totaling 2 hours. Training fees vary with group size, delivery location, and customization requirements, so please contact us for an accurate quote.
John Kim has extensive experience delivering startup and entrepreneurship training at a wide range of companies and institutions. He tailors each program to the needs of the organization, from major corporations to SMEs and public institutions, and consistently earns high satisfaction ratings.
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Entrepreneurship and the Founder Mindset

Entrepreneurship and the Founder Mindset is a 2-hour intensive program that gives employees who are thinking of starting a business a solid grounding in the fundamentals. John Kim, CEO of Nanum Consulting

Duration2 hours
CategoryStartup & Career
InstructorJohn Kim
Training objectives
  • Systematically learn the foundational knowledge of starting a business
Expected results
  • Gain a working knowledge of the founder mindset
  • Learn how to manage projects and customers
Curriculum
Module 1Module 1: The Founder Mindset ①
  • Differences Between Entrepreneurship and the Founder Mindset
  • What entrepreneurship means
  • Value Creation
  • Common Misconceptions About the Founder Mindset
Module 2Module 2: The Founder Mindset ②
  • Similarities and Differences Between Science and Business
  • Basic social psychology and consumer psychology
  • Case studies of innovative startups
  • Business & Business Model Development Basics
About the instructor
Instructor John Kim
John Kim, Lead Instructor
10 years in industry · 15 years teaching (3,000+ lectures)
Education
· MBA (advanced major: Marketing), Korea University Graduate School of Business (graduated)
· Sungkyunkwan University Consultant Program (completed)
· Sogang University Graduate School of Business, Short-Term MBA (completed)
· Seoul National University Lifelong Education Instructor Development Program (completed)
· Chung-Ang University, B.A. in English Language and Literature (graduated)
Experience
· Current: CEO, Nanum Consulting
· Formerly at Hyosung Corp., Daeduck Electronics and Shinhan Diamond: overseas assignments and strategic planning (10+ years)
· Current partner instructor, Expert Consulting
· Current: Partner instructor, PSI Consulting
· (Current) Partner instructor, Korea SMEs and Startups Agency and SME Training Institute
Credentials and publications
· Certified consultant
· Certified teacher
· Completed official IDEO Design Thinking training
· B2B Marketing Design (1 Apr 2025)
· The Chinese Diamond Tool Market: Present and Future (co-authored, Korea Tool Association)
· Battles That Changed History and Innovative Weapons (in progress)
Nanum Consulting | John Kim, CEO
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nanumcon.com · This curriculum can be customized for your company