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Startup investing in Tokyo, with Coral Capital’s James Riney

Complex Systems with Patrick McKenzie (patio11)

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Navigating Japan's Startup Ecosystem

This chapter explores the personal journey of a speaker in Japan's evolving startup landscape, highlighting the unique challenges of raising venture capital and the differences in startup culture compared to larger markets. It discusses the shift towards accepting equity compensation, the significance of angel investors, and the complexities of hiring talent in a traditional lifetime employment culture. Key events like the founding of Coincheck and the creation of networking platforms illustrate the ongoing transformation of Japan's startup ecosystem.

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