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UDI Impact, a company specializing in cultivating global future talent, announced on the 8th that it is launching an AI startup ecosystem for small business owners in partnership with AI agent company Lemong. Through this agreement, UDI Impact and Lemong plan to focus on developing AI-based startup education programs for small business owners and SMEs, and will prepare services that enable entrepreneurs to practically utilize AI throughout the entire startup and management process—from commercial area analysis to business plan writing, online marketing, and customer management. The goal is to create an environment where entrepreneurs can experience the practical benefits of AI without technical barriers to entry. Additionally, the companies plan to progressively discuss specific cooperation models including joint development of educational content using AI solutions, linking between services and programs, and applying AI technology within learning management systems (LMS). On the 8th, UDI Impact and Lemong signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at building an AI startup ecosystem for small business owners. From left: Kim Jung-heon, CEO of UDI Impact, and Lee Hee-yong and Kim Bo-hyung, co-CEOs of Lemong. [Photo: UDI Impact] Since 2015, UDI Impact has led efforts to strengthen the capabilities of prospective entrepreneurs through startup education via its brand 'Underdogs.' Recently, the company has continued educational innovation by developing programs that enhance entrepreneurs' strategic research and application capabilities based on AI. In particular, it has achieved differentiated results in practice-oriented startup education for small business owners and self-employed individuals, and is actively expanding globally by extending its education business to Japan, India, and Indonesia. Lemong provides solutions specialized in platform review management and customer service efficiency for small business owners through its 'Daetgeul Mong' service, which launched last March. As of August, the company is showing rapid growth, securing approximately 12,000 business operators as customers. The company also provides customized learning support through 'Luminir AI,' its proprietary AI solution package, and 'Baeum Mong,' an educational AI tutor service. Kim Jung-heon, CEO of UDI Impact, said, "I am pleased to collaborate with Lemong to ensure that AI technology provides practical value to education and small business management," and added, "We will grow together in the global market beyond Korea." Co-CEOs Lee Hee-yong and Kim Bo-hyung of Lemong said, "We hope that this collaboration will enable AI solutions to provide entrepreneurs with practical experience in utilizing the technology."