Persona x MEXT Scholars Association | Powered by Shibuya Startup Support & Shibuya Startups KK
The best ideas rarely happen in isolation—they happen over good drinks and great conversations.
Persona and the MEXT Scholars Association (MSA) are joining forces to host an evening dedicated entirely to building community, sharing ideas, and sparking new collaborations. Hosted by Shibuya Startup Support and Shibuya Startups KK, this mixer brings together Tokyo’s vibrant international community, forward-thinking professionals, and global scholars under one roof.
Join us to meet with fellow students, founders, and members of the wider startup community and learn about opportunities to get involved in internships and Shibuya's programs for innovation.
🤝 Who is this for?
MEXT Scholars & Alumni: Current students and graduates looking to expand their circle and connect with the broader Tokyo ecosystem.
Persona Community Members: Creators, innovators, and professionals who love cross-industry brainstorming.
The Shibuya Startup Ecosystem: Founders, creatives, and ecosystem supporters eager to meet passionate, global minds.
🕒 Agenda
17:30 | Doors Open & Check-in
17:30 – 19:30 | Casual Networking & Drinks
18:00 | Welcome & Brief Remarks (Persona, MSA & Shibuya Startup Support)
19:30 | Closing
📝 Registration
Spaces are limited to keep the conversation flowing and the venue comfortable. Secure your spot early!
[ Register Now on Lu.ma ] (Note: Please present your ticket QR code at the door for entry.)
About the Hosts & Partners
Persona Identities: an American identity verification company headquartered in San Francisco. The company develops infrastructure for businesses to verify individuals and organizations, manage user onboarding, and comply with know your customer (KYC), anti–money laundering (AML), or age verification regulations.
MEXT Scholars Association (MSA): A vibrant network connecting current and former recipients of the Japanese Government (MEXT) Scholarship, fostering lifelong global friendships and collaboration.
Shibuya Startup Support (SSS): Initiatives backed by the Shibuya City government dedicated to fostering an open, diverse, and internationally connected startup community.
Shibuya Startups KK (SSKK): A joint public-private venture between Shibuya City and large Japanese companies (Tokyu, GMO, CyberAgent, GTN, and others) to support SSS activities and helping foreign startups establish a presence in Japan through events, marketing, and market entry.