Event Overview:
"Opportunities in Japan: Startup Insights" is happening at t.Hub Taipei! To accelerate Taiwanese startups expansion into Japan, t.Hub and Honhui Group, in collaboration with flyingVest Venture, are hosting a dynamic Taiwan-Japan international event. The focus is on "Entering the Japanese Market," featuring insights from renowned Japanese venture capitalists, corporate managers, industry leaders, and standout startups. Theyll be sharing real-world experiences, discussing opportunities and challenges, and well also have a diverse range of startups showcasing their innovations in a Demo Pitch! Join us on October 17th as we step into Japan together!
registration：https://www.accupass.com/event/2408300315151450000584
【Session 1】The New Era for Japan&rsquos Global Startup Market
In the first session, titled "The New Era for Japan&rsquos Global Startup Market," we are honored to feature Takeru Kawashima of 01Booster, alongside the founders of two Taiwanese startups that have successfully entered the Japanese market &mdash Jeff Hu of Turing Space and Mike Lin of awoo. They will discuss the opportunities brought by Japans "Startup Year" and share their valuable experiences on expanding into the Japanese market, providing deep insights into the opportunities and challenges of entering Japan.
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【Panelists】
Takeru Kawashima
Currently serving as Executive Director at 01Booster in Japan, Takeru Kawashima manages multiple accelerator programs, venture investments, and fosters collaborations with international accelerators. To promote cross-border investment expansion, he founded the Across Asia Alliance, a community of Asian venture capitalists and accelerators. Additionally, he established InnoScouter, a SaaS company focused on startup collaboration management, and later led its acquisition by 01Booster, where he now serves as Director of New Business Development.
Jeff Hu
Jeff Hu is the Founder and CEO of Turing Chain and the inventor of the Turing Certificate. He holds a Master&rsquos degree in Engineering from the University of California, Berkeley (MEng 20 FinTech). Hu presented a blockchain technology paper at the "ACM MobiSys CryBlock 2018" forum in Munich, Germany, earning the "Best Paper" award. In 2023, Turing Chain entered the Japanese market, supported by the local government in promoting digital policies and collaborating with multiple cities.
Mike Lin
Mike Lin is the Founder and CEO of awoo, a seasoned serial entrepreneur with decades of cross-industry SEO and data analysis experience. He deeply understands the trends and demands of the new retail industry and has developed a Cookieless solution that integrates AI and Martech. Lin successfully transformed awoo into an AI-driven SaaS company, gaining strong support from major brands in both Taiwan and Japan.
【Moderator】
Chi Ko
Currently serves as Brand Strategy Coordinator at Startup Island TAIWAN.
【Session 2】Startup Demo Pitch: Taiwanese Startups Bold Steps into Japan
In the second session, we will focus on Taiwanese startups with strong potential in the Japanese market, spanning industries like AI, 5G, and IoT. These innovative teams will showcase their entrepreneurial highlights and market potential. We are honored to have Takeru Kawashima, Executive director of 01Booster, alongside Kris Peng, President of UMC Capital, and Cody Lee, President of 眾盈資本, providing on-site feedback. Their strategic advice and insights will help these startups grow more efficiently and effectively.
Event Information
Time：OCT 17, 2024 (Thursday) 1:30 pm &ndash 5 pm
Venue：t.Hub Taipei
Address: No. 335, Ruiguang Rd., Neihu Dist., Taipei City
Event Agenda
This is a half-day event conducted entirely in English. Afternoon tea and refreshments will be provided on-site for all attendees.
