Global Leap: Your Path from Japan to the World （日本の起業家が世界に羽ばたくには）

​About the Event

​How do Japanese startups break through borders and dominate the global stage? Join Techstars and Plug and Play at the Google for Startups campus for an evening dedicated to cross-border innovation.

​We are bringing together Japan's ecosystem leaders and successful founders to discuss the bridge between Japan and the global market, followed by high-impact networking with the Tokyo startup community.

​The Agenda

• ​4:30 PM: Doors Open & Registration

• ​5:00 PM: Opening Remarks | A joint welcome from Techstars (Yuki Shirato) & Plug and Play (Rebecca Chai).

• ​5:10 PM: Panel Discussion | How Japanese Startups Can Win Globally & Expand Overseas.

  • ​Plug and Play: Phillip Seiji Vincent

  • ​Asu Capital Partners: Lucheng LI

  • ​Techstars: Rene Budeck

• ​5:40 PM: Founder Stories | First-hand accounts of scaling internationally

  • ​Cascade AI: Kazuki Miyauchi

  • ​O-ID: Stian Jakobsen

  • ​OneInbox: Abhishek Gupta

• ​6:00 PM – 8:00 PM: Networking & Drinks | Connect with founders, investors, and corporate partners.

​Who Should Attend?

• ​Founders: Early-stage

• ​Investors: VCs and Angel investors looking for high-growth opportunities

• ​Mentors: Ecosystem leaders dedicated to founder success.
  

​Note: Space is strictly limited due to venue capacity. Please RSVP to secure your spot. Admittance is subject to approval.