Online Event
Starting a Startup in Japan: What Every Entrepreneurs Needs to Know
Learn the best growth tactics from leading experts
Date
Jul 30, 2025
Time
05:00 am - 07:00 am
Address
Online Event
Thinking about launching a startup in Japan? Whether you're a local innovator or a foreign entrepreneur, starting up in Japan can be both exciting and challenging. This session is designed to demystify the early steps of building a business—from coming up with the idea to navigating Japan's startup landscape.
Hear directly from our recent Founder Institute Japan cohort members as they share how they got started, what inspired their business ideas, and what they’ve learned in the earliest stages of their journey. They'll talk about how joining the cohort helped them refine their vision, validate their ideas, and take action.
You’ll also gain insights into the practical realities of launching in Japan—from company setup and cultural barriers to finding the right support system. If you're considering your first steps as a founder, this is your chance to learn from those who were in your shoes just months ago.
📍 Venue: Online through Zoom
Agenda:
- Welcome & FI Introduction
- Speakers Introduction
- Panel Discussion
- Q&A Session
Panelists:
- Jamiel Hampton, CEO & Founder at NAKA Industries
- Richard Orman, Founder at Nakatomi
- Del, CEO & Co-Founder at ProdMind AI
- Sydney Seekford, CEO & Co-Founder at Menuwiz
- Timothy, Founder at Lyvios, Inc
- Sandrine Monette, Co-Founder at LemonBoost
- Marie-Solange VOTTERO, Co-Founder at LemonBoost
📌 Moderator :
Erdinc Ekinci - Co-Founder and CEO of Openfor.co & Co-capital.co and Managing Director of Founder Institute Japan/Korea/Taiwan
Who Should Attend
- Aspiring entrepreneurs exploring startup opportunities in Japan
- Early-stage founders looking for guidance and real-world insights
- International innovators interested in the Japanese market
- Students and professionals curious about launching a business
- Anyone considering joining a startup accelerator or cohort program
What You Will Learn
- How to turn your idea into a real startup in Japan
- Common challenges early-stage founders face (and how to overcome them)
- What support systems exist for startups in Japan
- How the Founder Institute program helps founders build and grow
- Real stories from alumni on launching and validating their businesses
About the Organizers:
Founder Institute: The Founder Institute is the world’s largest startup accelerator, helping entrepreneurs around the globe turn ideas into impactful technology companies. With over 8,000 alumni and $BN raised since 2009, there are programs in 200 cities in the world. FI’s mission is to empower entrepreneurs to build meaningful technology businesses.
Openfor.co: A “Global Partnership Accelerator” originated in Silicon Valley that combined with an online platform and marketplace for learning, building, launching, monetizing, and growing partner ecosystems and collaborative community around you for achieving effective marketing, sales, community building, GTM, fundraising, and many more.
Co-capital: Supports startups, investors, and governments by providing extensive networks, programs, and strategic guidance, on GTM, helping them gain international traction, and funding opportunities through a collaborative ecosystem focusing on creating synergies between the Enterprise and High Tech to foster a cohesive ecosystem where each sector supports and enhances the others with it's regional focus on East Asia to Silicon Valley.
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Local Partners
Google
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