Social Innovation in a Dynamic World:

GWSB & KMI Showcase

February 7, 2025
GW Foggy Bottom Campus & Duques

651 Duquès Hall, 2201 G St • NW Washington, D.C. 20052

About the Showcase

On February 7, 2025, the GW Korean Management Institute proudly hosted the GW KMI x Hyundai Motors Joint Session on Social Entrepreneurship. This exciting event brought together innovative young social entrepreneurs and esteemed delegates from Hyundai Motor Company’s social venture arm, Hyundai Motor Chung Mong-Koo Foundation, creating an enriching platform for the exchange of ideas. With the dedicated efforts and leadership of Dr. Ayman El Tarabishy, along with our colleagues’ support, the session laid the groundwork for insightful discussions and forward-thinking collaborations.

Throughout the day, attendees were treated to a series of engaging presentations and campus activities. Dr. YoungKi Park from GWSB Information Systems & Technology Management delivered an insightful lecture on Industry 4.0 that captivated both our students and the Hyundai delegation. His perspectives, honed by his role as an Associate Editor of MIS Quarterly, sparked meaningful dialogue on the integration of technology and sustainable business practices. In addition, the research paper presentation on Social Entrepreneurship by Dr. Jungho Suh of the Management Department—focusing on tackling ESG backlash and driving sustainability—further deepened the discourse and highlighted the innovative approaches emerging from our academic community. Dr. Suh’s presentation led up to Dr. Tarabishy’s keynote on Social Innovation and its application in dynamic markets 

We extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who contributed to the success of the event. Special acknowledgments go to Assistant Dean Joseph A. Miranda and the GWSB Operations Team for their unwavering support, as well as to our GW Presidential Fellows—Markella Lanara, Nina, and Jack—for their exceptional guidance during the campus tour. We also appreciate the efforts of Secretary-General John Choi, his team, and Hyundai Motor Company for their commitment to fostering bright and passionate social entrepreneurs. With such a dynamic exchange of ideas, we look forward to future collaborations that continue to build on this strong partnership.

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Agenda

2:00 - 2:30 pm

GW Campus Tour

2:30 - 2:45 pm

Welcome & Introduction of GW KMI

  • Welcome Remarks: Asst. Dean Joseph Miranda
  • Presenter: Drs. Ayman El Tarabishy & Jungho Suh
  • Moderator: Dr. Jungho Suh

2:45 - 3:15 pm

Presentation 1: Digital Transformation in the Industry 4.0 Era

  • Presenter: Dr. YoungKi Park, Associate Professor of Info Sys & Tech Mgmt, GW School of Business

3:15 - 3:30 pm

Coffee/Tea Break

3:15 - 3:45 pm

Presentation 2: Social Entrepreneurship: Tackling ESG Backlash and Driving Sustainability

  • Presenter: Dr. Jungho Suh, Assistant Professor of Management, GW School of Business, Project Director of GW KMI

3:45 - 4:30 pm

Keynote: Human-Centered Innovation for Social Innovation

  • Presenter: Dr. Ayman El Tarabishy, Deputy Chair, Department of Management, GW School of Business, President & CEO, International Council for Small Business (ICSB), Executive Director of GW KMI

4:30 - 5:00 pm

Student Networking/Roundtables / Closing/Group Photo

  • GW Students & Hyundai Motor Foundation Students
  • All Participants

Conference Speakers

YoungKi Park
Associate Professor of Information Systems & Technology Management

Dr. YoungKi Park is an associate professor at GW School of Business, specializing in digital strategy and transformation. With a Ph.D. from USC and over a decade of IT consulting experience at Oracle and LG, his research is featured in top journals like MIS Quarterly, where he also serves as an Associate Editor.

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Jungho Suh
Jungho Suh

Project Director, GW Korean Management Institute (GW-KMI)

Dr. Jungho Suh is a teaching assistant professor at GW School of Business and project director of KMI. His expertise spans evidence-based entre-preneurship, HR management, DE&I, and sustainability. He has collaborated with organizations like the UN Tourism Organization and Korea’s Ministry of Tourism, with research featured in outlets such as CNN and The Washington Post.

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Ayman ElTarabishy

KMI Executive Director,
Deputy Chair, Dept. of Mgt, GWSB

Dr. Ayman El Tarabishy is the deputy chair of the Department of Management and a teaching professor at the GW University School of Business. He specializes in entrepreneurship and innovative, people-centered practices. As president & CEO of the International Council for Small Business (ICSB), he leads a global network spanning over 150 countries.

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