Our Story

Insights from 20,000+ Entrepreneurs:
The Power of 'Execution'

What is truly essential for entrepreneurs who build something out of uncertainty? After meeting over 20,000 founders, our insight is clear: the answer is 'Execution.' Ultimately, Underdogs and the entrepreneurs we nurture are all 'Act-preneurs'—visionaries who create their own paths through action.

We Believe in the Potential of Underdogs

*(Underdog: A challenger expected to lose, yet possessing the power to defy the odds.)

Startups are the world’s 'underdogs,' creating something from a mere 1% possibility. We believe in the power of entrepreneurs who challenge existing systems. Underdogs is the authentic partner dedicated to turning that 1% chance into a 100% reality.

Turning Entrepreneurial Potential into Reality to Open New Worlds

Underdogs stands by entrepreneurs from day one, helping them shape the future. By providing new opportunities and execution-focused education, we empower founders to realize their values and drive sustainable growth.

Core Values

The Underdogs team upholds the following four core values in every interaction—with entrepreneurs, partners, our community, and ourselves.

Searching for Better Solutions as One Unified Team

From the uncertainty of the first step, we think and solve problems together. We are building the largest global community of entrepreneurs—a powerful network that provides both support and inspiration to one another.

Venturing Down New Paths Never Taken Before

We see infinite potential where others see the risk of failure in the unknown. With a fresh perspective, Underdogs redefines problems alongside entrepreneurs to discover truly innovative solutions.

Striving for Excellence and Peak Performance in Every Moment

We craft differentiated content rooted in the real-world experiences of serial entrepreneurs. By delivering these insights in ways optimized for founders, we drive the highest possible performance and results.

Embracing Freedom while Delivering Responsible Results

We think creatively and break conventional molds, but we never forget the responsibility that comes with freedom. Based on firm principles and commitments, we consistently prove our value through accountable outcomes.

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Philosophy

Driven by a philosophy rooted in real-world entrepreneurial experience, Underdogs delivers founder-centric education to achieve both business excellence and social impact alongside entrepreneurs.

Speed

Velocity

Speed of Execution
= Speed of Decision × Speed of Communication

Results-Oriented

Performance Orientation

Good intentions are not enough. Only after achieving tangible results will the world truly listen to our intent.

Creativity

Creativity

One who wastes their own time cannot lead others. Expecting superior results while doing exactly what everyone else does is nothing but self-deception.

Initiative

Challenger Spirit

You know nothing until you try. True competence lies in failing fast and at a low cost.

Accountability

Responsibility

Setting and meeting deadlines is the foundation of work and the ultimate measure of skill.

Decisiveness

Decisiveness

A one-hour delay in my decision costs my colleagues ten hours of overtime. Start with small decisions, backed by self-conviction and resolve.

Drive

Drive

The secret to always making the right decision is executing relentlessly until that decision becomes right.

Customer Insight

Customer Insight

There are no bad customers. Create something you would buy yourself, and you will move the hearts of your customers.

Ownership

Ownership

If a lack of structure is the problem, build it for your team. True leadership belongs to those who create the system.

Insight

Insight

The secret to always winning is to design a winning game before you even start.

Speed

Velocity

Speed of Execution
= Speed of Decision × Speed of Communication

Results-Oriented

Performance Orientation

Good intentions are not enough. Only after achieving tangible results will the world truly listen to our intent.

Creativity

Creativity

One who wastes their own time cannot lead others. Expecting superior results while doing exactly what everyone else does is nothing but self-deception.

Initiative

Challenger Spirit

You know nothing until you try. True competence lies in failing fast and at a low cost.

Accountability

Responsibility

Setting and meeting deadlines is the foundation of work and the ultimate measure of skill.

Decisiveness

Decisiveness

A one-hour delay in my decision costs my colleagues ten hours of overtime. Start with small decisions, backed by self-conviction and resolve.

Drive

Drive

The secret to always making the right decision is executing relentlessly until that decision becomes right.

Customer Insight

Customer Insight

There are no bad customers. Create something you would buy yourself, and you will move the hearts of your customers.

Ownership

Ownership

If a lack of structure is the problem, build it for your team. True leadership belongs to those who create the system.

Insight

Insight

The secret to always winning is to design a winning game before you even start.

History

Major Milestones

2026

  • Launched Underdogs AI LMS, Asia’s first AI-powered tool specialized for entrepreneurship
  • Korea-Japan Entrepreneur Education Program in partnership with Tokyo Metropolitan Government
  • Launched Inclusive Finance CSR course for vulnerable groups in India런칭

2025

  • Pre-IPO Investment: First certified social enterprise to secure Pre-IPO funding
  • Acquired F-Lab & Company, an AI/AX core talent mentoring service
  • Company name changed to UD Impact Co., Ltd.
  • Established local subsidiaries in Japan and India

2024

  • Acquired Korea Social Value Assessment (KSVA) (Value Measurement Division)
  • Launched global entrepreneurship education service linking Korea and Japan (Tokyo)
  • Grand Prize winner at the 2024 K-ESG Management Awards (Social ESG Category)
  • Successfully secured Pre-IPO investment (First for a certified social enterprise)

2023

  • Completed development of Underbase, a DB management platform for entrepreneurship education
  • Established new MICE Division for regional revitalization

2022

  • Launched the License Coach Development System for entrepreneurship solutions
  • Launched University-linked regional revitalization education (Hana Financial Group)

2021

  • Relocated headquarters to Waryong-dong, Seoul
  • Certified as a "Innovative Growth" Venture Business

2020

  • Selected as an Excellent Social Enterprise by the Seoul Metropolitan Government
  • Launched Intrapreneurship (In-house Venture) training (SK hynix)

2019

  • Certified as a Social Enterprise by the Ministry of Employment and Labor (Ongoing)
  • Launched Korea’s first settlement-type local entrepreneur education (SK E&S)

2017

  • Launched Korea’s first full-time regional revitalization educational course (KT&G)

2016

  • Established Global Partnership (Korea-UK-Indonesia) and launched international operations

2015

  • Founded Underdogs Co., Ltd.
  • Launched the 1st cohort of Underdogs Academy, a coaching-based entrepreneurship program.
Contact

Corporate Inquiries
02-6384-3222

Entrepreneurship Education
02-3675-6422

MICE  070-4414-5959

contact@udimpact.ai

88-1, Donhwamun-ro, Jongno-gu, 
Seoul, Republic of Korea

UD Impact Co., Ltd.

Business Registration Number : 693-88-00061

CEO : Jungheon Kim