Listen to us on: Spotify┃Apple Podcasts┃Castbox┃Player FM┃Google Podcast┃Radio Public ┃YouTube In this episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast, we are delighted to have John Kirch, a Tokyo-based consultant with over 30 years of experience in helping international startups enter the Japanese market and providing B2B software solutions. Today, we’ll delve into the world of Proof of […]
What is an Initial Public Offering (IPO)? An Initial Public Offering (IPO) in Japan is a significant financial event in which a private company decides to go public by offering its shares to the general public for the first time. Its primary goal is to raise capital to fund the company’s growth, expansion, or other
Listen to us on: Spotify┃Apple Podcasts┃Castbox┃Player FM┃Google Podcast┃Radio Public ┃YouTube Welcome to this special episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast. Today, we have Takashi Nishida, the CEO of Sophia Projects and a Business Development and Customer Success consultant. He will discuss the importance of hiring the right salesperson for the Japanese market and the role of a
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Listen to us on: Spotify┃Apple Podcasts┃Castbox┃Player FM┃Google Podcast┃Radio Public ┃YouTube Welcome to this special episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast. Today, we’re delighted to host two distinguished guests: Satoru Ichihara and Akihiro Mori. Satoru serves as the General Manager of Station AI, an innovative startup support center in Aichi ; Akihiro is the Assistant Director in the
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Listen to us on: Spotify┃Apple Podcasts┃Castbox┃Player FM┃Google Podcast┃Radio Public ┃YouTube In this episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast, we have Yoshi Nishikawa, he is an innovation specialist for the city of Kobe and he will tell us more today about Kobe city and its approach to startups. He will also share success stories from both local
In the heart of the global financial ecosystem, Japan stands as a center of innovation and strategic investment, particularly in the realm of corporate venture capital (CVC). As the world’s third-largest economy, Japan has long been recognized for its technological advancements and pioneering business models. Yet, in recent years, it’s the rise of activities related
Listen to us on: Spotify┃Apple Podcasts┃Castbox┃Player FM┃Google Podcast┃Radio Public ┃YouTube In this episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast, we have Younes Hairej, founder and CEO at Aokumo, which helps medium to large corporations simplify their cloud operations through their platform. We will dive into the important topic of system integrators or SIers in Japan, which is
Listen to us on: Spotify┃Apple Podcasts┃Castbox┃Player FM┃Google Podcast┃Radio Public ┃YouTube In this episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast, we welcome Gerrard Lai, a Senior Associate at MUFG Innovation Partners, the CVC arm of the well-known Japanese bank. This is part two of our series on Corporate Venture Capital, in part 1 Makoto Shibata of Finolabs gave a
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Listen to us on: Spotify┃Apple Podcasts┃Castbox┃Player FM┃Google Podcast┃Radio Public ┃YouTube In this episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast, we welcome William Ryan, the CEO of Japan Hospitality Consultants, who supports fellow expats to open up their own bars, cafes, or restaurants in Japan. He has managed pubs for more than 20 years and more than 7
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Are you a business professional or an aspiring entrepreneur looking to take your career to the next level? Imagine doing so in Japan—a global nexus of technological innovation and economic dynamism. An MBA in Japan not only offers a rich blend of Eastern and Western business philosophies but also emphasizes hands-on learning experiences that are