Disrupting Japan

Disrupting Japan gives you candid, in-depth insights from the startup founders, VCs, and leaders who are reshaping Japan.

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These robots are changing cooking forever. But one thing will never change

Posted September 2, 201900:32:00

The robotics ecosystem in Japan is amazing. And confusing. It's a collection of crazy ideas, odd creations, and true breakthroughs. And despite the...

Outside of the Bubble with Japan’s Startup Girls: Mone Kamishiraishi

Posted August 19, 201900:24:06

Those of us who spend our lives working with startups live in a bubble. Whether you spend your days programming at a startup or investing in new ventures,...

Live from Stanford: Where are Japan’s Unicorns?

Posted August 12, 201900:26:46

Last month I was part of a panel discussion hosted by Stanford University and the Japan Society of Northern California. It was part of this year’s...

DJ Selects: IoT, Japan, and the Uncertain Future of Poop

Posted August 5, 201900:31:29

Startup founders claiming their company is going to “change the world” has become a cliche. But rarely do we see a product that could clearly and...

How Government Money is Hurting Japanese Startups

Posted July 22, 201900:39:46

Japanese university and government venture funds play a much larger role in Japan than in the West.  I've always considered this difference to be,...