Soyeon Kim Instructor
Design Thinking, Social Venture Startup, Social Economy Expert
Soyeon Kim
Startup Training Using the Design Thinking ModelYouth Social Maker Startup TrainingUniversity Student Social Maker Startup TrainingYouth Social Economy Instructor Training ProgramSmall Business Startup and ConsultingConsulting for Social Ventures and Prospective Social EnterprisesBusiness Plan Writing Lectures and Consulting for Startups and Government-Funded ProgramsEco-Friendly Prototype Development Consulting
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Soyeon Kim is a corporate training instructor in startup and planning. A specialist in design thinking, social venture startups, and the social economy. Main courses: entrepreneurship training using the design thinking model, youth social maker entrepreneurship training, university student social maker entrepreneurship training, youth social economy instructor training program, and more.
Education
- Ph.D. in Design, Department of Living Design, Graduate School, Yonsei University
- M.A. in Design Information Systems, Graduate School of Human Environment Sciences, Yonsei University
- Completed New Media program, Vancouver Film School
Experience
- (Current) CEO, Save Us Lab Co., Ltd. (social venture)
- (Current) Consultant, Human Touch Lab Co., Ltd. (social enterprise)
- (Current) Vice President, Self-Directed Women Entrepreneurs Association
- (Current) Vice President, International Craft Startup Association
- (Current) Facilitator, Hana Social Venture University (2023–2025, Ministry of Employment and Labor, Hana Financial Group)
- (Current) Dedicated PM, Hope Return Package (2025, Korea Small Business Promotion Corporation, Korea Management Technology Consultants Association)
- (Former) Lecturer at Daejin University, Gachon University, and other universities
- (前) Blastradius Communications in Canada, Designer
Projects
- Ran the Hanam youth startup support program
- Ran the Hanam City Youth Social Economy Instructor Training Program
- Host organization, Gwangju-Hanam Office of Education youth social impact maker shared school (2024, 2025)
- Ran the We Challenge youth social maker program at Hanam Youth Training Center
- Ran youth social economy education in Gwangju City
- Post-program management consulting for the Didimdol business community (Gyeonggi Provincial Government)
- Gyeonggi-do Design Development Support Program (Design Specialist Companies) and Fashion Design Commercialization and Capacity-Building Program
Certifications
- Certified Colorist (Engineer)
- Specialist, Industrial Design Specialist Company
- Certified Startup Instructor, Level 1
- Certified Hiring Interviewer, Level 1
- ESG Supply Chain Assessment Manager
- Youth social economy specialist instructor, Hanam City
- Consultant, Korea Social Enterprise Promotion Agency
- Consultant, Gyeonggi Social Economy Center
- Consultant, Gyeonggi Business & Commercial District Agency re-startup support program
- Evaluation Committee Member, Gyeonggi Content Agency
- Expert, Anyang Industry Promotion Agency
- Cultural Startup Planner (Gyeonggi Content Agency)
- Self-Directed Entrepreneur PI Coach (The Asia Foundation)
Books
- Co-author, Insight Startup: For Culture & Arts Founders and Creators (June 2022, Haengbokumul)
- Co-author, Think Big, Act Now: Growth Stories of Women Entrepreneurs (Sept. 2023, Joeunddang)
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Soyeon Kim is a corporate training instructor in startup and planning. A specialist in design thinking, social venture startups, and the social economy. Main courses: entrepreneurship training using the design thinking model, youth social maker entrepreneurship training, university student social maker entrepreneurship training, youth social economy instructor training program, and more.
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Key background includes (Current) CEO of social venture Save Us Lab Co., Ltd. and (Current) consultant at social enterprise Human Touch Lab Co., Ltd. See the profile for her full career and training track record.
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Soyeon Kim
Design Thinking, Social Venture Startup, Social Economy Expert
Entrepreneurship training using the design thinking modelYouth social maker entrepreneurship trainingUniversity student social maker entrepreneurship trainingYouth social economy instructor training programStartup consulting for small businessesConsulting for social ventures and prospective social enterprises
Education
- Ph.D. in Design, Department of Living Design, Graduate School, Yonsei University
- M.A. in Design Information Systems, Graduate School of Human Environment Sciences, Yonsei University
- Completed New Media program, Vancouver Film School
Experience
- (Current) CEO, Save Us Lab Co., Ltd. (social venture)
- (Current) Consultant, Human Touch Lab Co., Ltd. (social enterprise)
- (Current) Vice President, Self-Directed Women Entrepreneurs Association
- (Current) Vice President, International Craft Startup Association
- (Current) Facilitator, Hana Social Venture University (2023–2025, Ministry of Employment and Labor, Hana Financial Group)
- (Current) Dedicated PM, Hope Return Package (2025, Korea Small Business Promotion Corporation, Korea Management Technology Consultants Association)
- (Former) Lecturer at Daejin University, Gachon University, and other universities
- (前) Blastradius Communications in Canada, Designer
Projects
- Ran the Hanam youth startup support program
- Ran the Hanam City Youth Social Economy Instructor Training Program
- Host organization, Gwangju-Hanam Office of Education youth social impact maker shared school (2024, 2025)
- Ran the We Challenge youth social maker program at Hanam Youth Training Center
- Ran youth social economy education in Gwangju City
- Post-program management consulting for the Didimdol business community (Gyeonggi Provincial Government)
- Gyeonggi-do Design Development Support Program (Design Specialist Companies) and Fashion Design Commercialization and Capacity-Building Program
Certifications
- Certified Colorist (Engineer)
- Specialist, Industrial Design Specialist Company
- Certified Startup Instructor, Level 1
- Certified Hiring Interviewer, Level 1
- ESG Supply Chain Assessment Manager
- Youth social economy specialist instructor, Hanam City
- Consultant, Korea Social Enterprise Promotion Agency
- Consultant, Gyeonggi Social Economy Center
- Consultant, Gyeonggi Business & Commercial District Agency re-startup support program
- Evaluation Committee Member, Gyeonggi Content Agency
- Expert, Anyang Industry Promotion Agency
- Cultural Startup Planner (Gyeonggi Content Agency)
- Self-Directed Entrepreneur PI Coach (The Asia Foundation)
Books
- Co-author, Insight Startup: For Culture & Arts Founders and Creators (June 2022, Haengbokumul)
- Co-author, Think Big, Act Now: Growth Stories of Women Entrepreneurs (Sept. 2023, Joeunddang)
Soyeon Kim · Instructor
Design Thinking, Social Venture Startup, Social Economy Expert
Startup Education utilizing Design Thinking ModelYouth Social Maker Startup EducationUniversity Student Social Maker Startup EducationYouth Social Economy Instructor Training ProgramSmall Business Startup and ConsultingSocial Venture, (Prospective) Social Enterprise Entry Consulting
Education
- Ph.D. in Design, Department of Living Design, Yonsei University Graduate School
- Master's in Design Information Systems, Yonsei University Graduate School of Human Environment
- Completed New Media Program, Vancouver Film School
Career
- (Current) CEO, Save Us Lab Co., Ltd. (Social Venture)
- (Current) Consultant, Human Touch Lab Co., Ltd. (Social Enterprise)
- (Current) Vice President, Self-Directed Women Entrepreneurs Association
- (Current) Vice President, International Craft Startup Association
- (Current) Facilitator, Hana Social Venture University (2023~2025, Ministry of Employment and Labor, Hana Financial Group)
- (Current) Dedicated PM, Hope Return Package (2025, Small Business and Market Promotion Corporation, Korea Association of Management and Technology Consultants)
- (Former) Lecturer at various universities including Daejin University and Gachon University
- (Former) Designer, Blastradius Communications in Canada
Projects
- Operation of Hanam City Youth Startup Support Program
- Operation of Hanam City Youth Social Economy Instructor Training Program
- Operating Organization for Gwangju-Hanam Office of Education Youth Social Impact Maker Shared School (2024, 2025)
- Operation of Hanam City Youth Training Center 'We Challenge' Youth Social Maker Education
- Operation of Gwangju City Youth Social Economy Education
- Stepping Stone Business Community Post-Management Consulting (Gyeonggi Provincial Government)
- Gyeonggi-do Design Development Support Project (Design Professional Company) and Fashion Design Practicalization and Capacity Building Project
Certifications
- Colorist Engineer
- Professional Staff for Industrial Design Professional Company
- Startup Instructor Level 1
- Recruitment Interviewer Level 1
- ESG Supply Chain Evaluation Manager
- Hanam City Youth Social Economy Expert Instructor
- Consultant, Korea Social Enterprise Promotion Agency
- Consultant, Gyeonggi Social Economy Institute
- Consultant for Re-startup Support Project, Gyeonggi Market & Commercial District Promotion Agency
- Evaluation and Deliberation Committee Member, Gyeonggi Content Agency
- Expert, Anyang Industry Promotion Agency
- Culture Startup Planner (Gyeonggi Content Agency)
- Self-Directed Entrepreneur PI Coach (The Asia Foundation)
Publications
- Co-author, Insight Startup - For Cultural Arts Entrepreneurs and Creators (2022. 06. Haengbokwoomul)
- Co-author, Think Big, Act Now - Growth Stories of Women Entrepreneurs (2023.9 Joeuntang)