Online Event

FI Japan/ Korea /Taiwan Joint Global 2025 Spring Cohort Graduation

Join us in celebrating the next generation of startup founders!

Date
Aug 05, 2025
Time
05:00 am - 08:00 am
Address
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Join us for the Graduation, where you can see inspiring talks and debut presentations from the mentors and new Alumni. Learn about some companies that will go on to seed accelerators, raise funding, and build great startups in Japan. There will also be an opportunity to network with other entrepreneurs and celebrate the new Graduates.
Whether you’re just starting or already a big player in the industry, attending this event will provide valuable insights and connections to help you on your journey. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a community that is driving the future of innovation in Japan. Let's celebrate, learn, and be inspired by the next generation of startup leaders.

Agenda 
  • Welcome messages 
  • Intro about Founder Institute
  • Opening speech from keynote speaker
  • Pitch of Graduate Founder 3 mins 
  • Founder Thoughts about joining the FI program 
  • Closing remarks, final  messages from the local leaders 
  • Networking session on Airmeet

Graduation Keynote Address:
  • TBD

Moderators:
  • Erdinc Ekinci, Managing Director at Founder Institute Korea /Japan/Taiwan  & Co-founder, CEO, Openfor.co, inc
  • Yu Li Shein, Co-Director, Founder Institute Korea/Japan & /Taiwan Co-founder, COO, Openfor.co, inc
 
We Proudly Announce the Following Graduates:

Who Should Join:
  • Aspiring Entrepreneurs: Gain inspiration and insights from those who have successfully launched their startups.
  • Investors & Mentors: Discover new talent and promising startups ready to take the next big leap.
  • Startup Enthusiasts: Get a firsthand look at the innovations and ideas that will shape Japan’s future tech landscape

About Founder Institute:
The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 7,000 entrepreneurs raise over $1.75BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.

Speakers

Erdinç

Erdinç Ekinci

Co-Founder & CEO of Openfor.co & Co-capital.co @ Managing Director of Founder Institute Japan/Korea/Taiwan

Yu Li

Yu Li Shein

Co-Director @ Founder Institute Japan/ Korea/ Taiwan

Chintan

Chintan Oza

Founder @ Anantam Ecosystems

Evan

Evan Burkosky

Co-founder & CRO @ kimaru.ai

So Yeon

So Yeon Kim

Founder & COO @ Lapis APAC Pte Ltd.

Jan

Jan Kaiser

Vice President, Head of Corporate Finance | Turnaround & Transformation | IPO | Private Equity | Value Creation @ Marelli

Dr. Joe

Dr. Joe Hüg

Managing Director / Professor of Practice @ IOAK, Corp. / iU University

Karin

Karin Wellbrock

Executive Leadership Coach and Co-Founder @ Kay Group K.K.

Michael

Michael Lee

CEO and Founder @ CreBiz Factory

Tunc

Tunc Berkman

Advisory Board Member @ Sanamekan

Timothy

Timothy Connor

CEO & Founder @ Synnovate

Jet Son

Jet Son Tan

Head of Product - Asia Pacific @ Tom Tom

Franklin

Franklin Kamnang Ngansop

Co-founder @ Vitamin C&S Coaching

Rosario

Rosario B Casas

Co-Founder @ BCPartners Tech

John

John Kirch

Director @ Ichigo Asia K.K.

Yuichi

Yuichi Terada

Founder & President @ Hiyoura Lab

Ahram

Ahram Chui

Director @ Gyeongnam Venture Investment

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