Leading NeuralPort’s Global Vision in Neuroscience, VR, and AI
Anna Shimafuji

Korean(한국어) Could you briefly share your personal journey — from your academic research in human sciences and neurointelligence to founding NeuralPort?During my doctoral studies, I was selected as a JSPS Fellow, specializing in cognitive science and neuroscience. I researched autism diagnosis using eye tracking and PTSD trauma elimination using fMRI-based decoded neurofeedback. In other words, […]
Connecting DeepTech, Business, and Humanity
Álvaro Cabrera, CEO of DTB

Korean(한국어) You describe yourself as a “DeepTech translator.” Could you explain what that means in practice?The Business world and academia speak two completely different languages. They both understand time, budget, and form in totally incompatible ways.The role of a DeepTech Translator, like myself, is to facilitate understanding between the parties, which is not an easy […]
Leading the Future of Hyperautomation
Alejandro Máñez, CEO of Digital Robots

Korean(한국어) What motivated Digital Robots to participate in South Summit Korea 2025, and what do you hope to achieve through this event?Our participation in South Summit Korea 2025 is driven by a clear mission: to become a global leader in Hyperautomation services, supported by a strong international growth strategy.South Summit Korea represents one of the […]
Connecting Global Innovation from Madrid to Korea
Nacho Mateo, CEO of South Summit

Korean(한국어) Could you briefly introduce yourself and your current role?I’m Nacho Mateo, CEO of South Summit. I’ve been part of this journey from the very beginning, helping transform South Summit from a local initiative in Madrid into a global platform. My role today is to make sure we keep connecting the dots between entrepreneurs, investors, […]
From Education to Consulting
Byungik Jung’s Strategic Journey as Andersen Consulting Partner

Byung-Ik Jung Korean(한국어) Byung-Ik Jung, who has led strategy and internationalization in the education field at home and abroad, has chosen a new path. After more than a decade of driving university development as a professor and dean, he is returning to the consulting stage as a Partner at Andersen Consulting. His consulting capabilities—honed at […]
From Mercedes-Benz to Public Policy and Global Development
Interview with Gregorio Bustos Serrano

GREGORIO BUSTOS SERRANO Korean(한국어) At DIOTIMES, we are committed to bringing our readers the voices and visions of leaders who shape global business, policy, and society. In this special feature, we present an in-depth conversation with Professor Gregorio Bustos Serrano, CEO of Link Advisory and Professor at IE University in Madrid. With more than two […]
Maria Benjumea : Why Did the Global Startup Platform Choose Korea as Its First Destination in Asia?
2024 Gyeonggi Startup Summit × South Summit Korea

María Benjumea, Founder & President of South Summit South Summit has been growing every year since its inception in Spain in 2012, establishing itself as a global platform that connects innovation and entrepreneurial ecosystems. Under the leadership of its founder and president, María Benjumea, South Summit has successfully expanded from Spain to Latin America and […]