Scaling Japan Podcast Episode 41: State of Startups in Japan in 2023 with Tim Romero
In this episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast, we are joined by Tim Romero as he sheds light on the startup ecosystem in Japan. He discusses how the startup ecosystem has developed over the last decade and what are its current and potential future trends. He also mentions what is needed to take the ecosystem even further.
Tim Romero hosts the Disrupting Japan podcast, the original and number one podcast on startups in Japan and he is a pioneer for foreign founders in Japan. His content has helped inspire countless foreign and Japanese entrepreneurs to make the startup journey.
Show Notes
02:30 - Foreigners in Japan have an outsize role to play in the startup ecosystem in Japan
05:57 - Status of Startups in Japan
07:45 - Comparison of Startups in Japan vs the US
08:10 - Positive Trends in Startups in Japan
15:25 - Changes in the startup ecosystem in Japan in the last 5 years
18:55 - Understanding the proper pitch to investors
21:15 - New trends in the Startup ecosystem in Japan in 2023
27:55 - Catalysts of the changes in the startup ecosystem in Japan
29:45 - Current gaps in the Startup ecosystem in Japan
32:40 - Community building for startups for foreigners vs Japanese
38:50 - How to get more Japanese participants for the startup ecosystem
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Links from Guest Appearance
- Reach out to Tim Romero on Linkedin.
- Make sure to check out Disrupting Japan Podcast for more valuable insights on startups in Japan.
Link to additional resource
You can read our article about Creating A Startup in Japan
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