The Bridge Circle (TBC): price, who can join and alternatives
The Bridge Circle is a non-commercial, pay-it-forward community for growth-stage Korean tech founders taking their companies global. It runs founder conversations and networking in Seoul, with event pages written in Korean.
The Bridge Circle (TBC) at a glance
| What | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Growth-stage Korean tech founders going beyond Korea | luma.com |
| Members | 180 or more members, run on non-commercial, pay-it-forward principles | luma.com |
| Activity | Founder fireside chat and networking, Thursday 29 October, 18:30 to 21:00 | luma.com |
| Price | Free, first come registration, light meal provided | luma.com |
| Entry | Registration needs host approval | luma.com |
| Where | Seoul; exact venue shared after approval | luma.com |
| Topic | When and how to set up an overseas entity or flip | luma.com |
Who it suits
- Korean founders planning an overseas entity, flip or expansion
- Growth-stage tech founders who want candid peer conversations
- Founders who value a non-commercial, pay-it-forward group
Who it doesn't suit
- Founders who don't read Korean, since the event page is mainly in Korean
- Very early founders without a product or growth plans
- Anyone wanting instant entry, since hosts approve registrations
Alternatives to The Bridge Circle (TBC)
| Community | Price | Entry rule |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 (Taipei) | Drop-in NT$400 /day; plans NT$2,800 to NT$6,800 /month | Day pass or monthly plan; many events open to the public |
| Founders Running Club :: Hong Kong | Not published | RSVP on Meetup; join the WhatsApp group |
| HK Entrepreneurs, Startups & Venture Capital Community | Mostly free; some paid events | Join on Meetup and the WhatsApp announcement group |
| HK Science Park Startup Ecosystem | Varies by event; several listed as free | Join the Meetup group, then register per event |
| Osaka Innovation Hub (OIH) | Startup membership: Annual fee: Free | Apply online, then an interview with the office |
| Startup Hub Tokyo | Free | Register online as a member |
| The Trenches Co-Working Army | Co-working: one drink or food purchase; talks from 400 NTD | RSVP on Meetup |
| Venture Café Fukuoka | Free | Pre-register on the event website |
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Questions about The Bridge Circle (TBC)
- Who is The Bridge Circle for?
- Growth-stage Korean tech founders expanding beyond Korea.
- Is it free?
- The 29 October event is free, first come, with a light meal.
- Can anyone attend?
- Registration is subject to host approval, and the venue is shared after approval.
- Website
- luma.com
- Price
- Free (event on 29 October 2026)
- Entry rule
- Request to join; host approval required
- Format
- Founder talks and networking evenings, Seoul, South Korea
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The Bridge Circle isn't connected to Remote Builders. Prices and entry rules change, so check luma.com before you apply. Spotted something out of date? Tell us in the members' chat.