Antler is the world’s most active early-stage investor supporting founders from Day 0, providing capital, accelerator program, and resources to early-stage startups and founders in 25 locations globally.

Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with two of Antler's members, JaeHee Chang, Partner in Korea, and Gustav Birol, Senior Associate for Global Portfolio, who will share their experiences working at Antler, building the startup ecosystem.

JaeHee and Gustav`s startup journey:

- What motivated JaeHee to leave her corporate job and enter the startup ecosystem? Was it a wise decision?

- How has JaeHee's previous corporate experience helped her excel in the startup world?

- Does JaeHee have any regrets about not starting in the startup world after finishing university?

- What are the long-term objectives and vision of JaeHee and Gustav in the startup ecosystem?

- Why joining 500 Startups didn't lead JaeHee to become a founder?

- What led Gustav to join Antler instead of pursuing the founder path?

Working at Antler:

- What makes Antler's emphasis on people and ultra early-stage startups so distinctive and effective?

- What is the Antler program, and who is eligible to apply? What are the prerequisites, and how much funding do the startups receive?

- What is a typical day like for JaeHee and Gustav at Antler, and what motivates them to enjoy their work so much?

- What are the key takeaways from working at a VC/Accelerator?