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Building software in Japan, with Jim Weisser

Complex Systems with Patrick McKenzie (patio11)

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Navigating Japan's Software Landscape

This chapter chronicles an entrepreneur's transition from chemical engineering to the Japanese software industry, reflecting on the challenges and triumphs of the early internet era. It dissects Japan's unique corporate ecosystem, including the role of Keiretsu, while contrasting labor market dynamics with those in the U.S. The discussion also highlights the complexities of software development in Japan, emphasizing the impact of cost control on innovation and efficiency.

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