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​Do you have an idea that keeps you up at night 🪔

​Maybe you're trying to build your first AI app, starting a podcast, or side hustle, creative pursuit, or a plan to make a difference in your community. We all have that one project that ignites our passion and reminds us of what's truly important.

​Ever wondered how to turn your ideas into successful projects / businesses?

​Join us as four inspiring speakers share their incredible journeys of turning ideas into reality. Learn how their concepts took root, the challenges they overcame, and the life-changing impact of pursuing their dreams.

​"Paper" symbolizes the early stages of a project or business idea, like sketches, comic strips, or drafts of a plan. Our event focuses on the journey from those initial concepts to thriving businesses.

​​📅 Event Details:

  1. ​​Date: February 15th (Sat), 2025

  2. ​​Time: 14:00 - 17:00 JST

  3. ​​Location:

  4. ​Price: 600JPY (inc. 1 drink ticket)

  5. ​Payment: Online or at venue (register to see details)

​​📣 Agenda

  • ​​14:00: Event kick-off

  • ​​14:30: Lightning talk with Speaker #1 & Speaker #2

  • ​​15:00: Free networking time

  • ​​15:30: Lightning talk Speaker #3 & Speaker #4

  • ​​16:15: Wrap up

  • ​​16:20 - 17:00: Free networking time

​​✅ Who this event is for?

  • ​​Aspiring product, project and business builders, who need a little nudge to take the first step

  • ​​Anyone with a project or business idea in mind but don't know how to execute

​​👥 Speakers

  • ​Gia Linh is the co-founder of Passion Projects Japan, a podcast showcases self-starters in Japan who are turning their dreams into reality, covering entrepreneurship, freelancing, and creative pursuits.

  • ​Simon Crawford-Ash is an exited founder, fresh in Tokyo with his new startup 「 do. 」 : AI driven coaching for university students and early career professionals.

  • ​Natsumi Tan and Emi Tanimoto started Waseda Daily, a student-run newspaper, which sprouted from a mutual exchange of ideas and insights they were eager to share with others.

  • ​Han Thai is the Learning Designer and Facilitator of CREABA’s Design Thinking Program, an online program that helps diverse learners turn ideas into real impact through project-based learning, social innovation, and teamwork.

​​🛎 Other information

  • ​​You may leave during the event, but we would love to see you till the end

  • ​We will refund if you cancel before February 13th, 23:59 JST


​​About CREA場

​​CREABA場 (Cree-a-ba) is a Creative Place for Creative People. We bring creative minds together and nurture your Creative Confidence. Find a job, share your craft, make friends. We have events, design challenges, resources, job boards, and more. Founded by Annie Hoang.

​​🦄 Visit our website, join our community, watch our past events💪 Partner with us
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Location
BLINK Roppongi
3-chōme-1-6 Motoazabu, Minato City, Tokyo 106-0046, Japan
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