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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How VCs drive (and murder) global startup ambition in Japan

Posted May 27, 202400:41:44

What keeps Japanese startups stuck in Japan? It's not a lack of opportunity or ambition. It's not a lack of knowledge or talent. In fact, one of Japan's...

Big News from Disrupting Japan!

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There is important news for Disrupting Japan this week. It's a very short episode because I just want to let you know what's coming, and to thank you...

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Posted April 29, 202400:44:40

Some industries need to be dragged kicking and screaming to innovation. When margins are tight and profits are small, CEOs often don't want to spend...

Startups need to think global, but you need to beware of being global

Posted April 1, 202400:42:56

Japanese HR departments are in a bit of a panic right now. The increasing job mobility that startups have unleashed is forcing them to rethink their...

What today's headlines don't tell you about Fusion Energy

Posted March 5, 202400:37:29

Fusion energy promises almost unlimited, inexpensive, clean energy. That's a pretty big promise. Today we sit down with Satoshi Konishi, co-founder...