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How CVCs and startups are decarbonizing energy
Episode 229
Most outside of the energy industry are (pleasantly) surprised to learn how aggressively startups and CVCs are pushing decarbonization forward. Deca…
1 year, 2 months ago
How AI startups can compete with the AI giants
Episode 228
Japan is lagging behind in AI, but that might not be the case for long. Today we sit down with Jad Tarifi, current founder of Integral AI and previou…
1 year, 2 months ago
Why Japan is looking to France for startup inspiration
Episode 227
While the rest of the world is copying Silicon Valley, Tokyo is looking at Paris. Today we sit down with Mark Bivens and Matt Romaine, the co-founde…
1 year, 3 months ago
A game plan for working artists to beat AI in the marketplace
Episode 226
Today, we are going to talk about AI, but not in the way you expect. Today, I’m going to give creatives a solid three-point plan to beat AI in the ma…
1 year, 4 months ago
Inside the government program to invest $1B into Japanese startups
Episode 225
The Japanese government is taking a very hands-on approach to funding startups. Yuka Hata, Senior Managing Director of the Japan Investment Corporati…
1 year, 5 months ago
Everything you ever wanted to know about Fintech in Japan
Episode 225
We live in a global financial system, but fintech innovation is surprisingly local. Makoto Shibata, the head of FinoLab, has been leading financial …
1 year, 6 months ago
Hey Hey, It’s my birthday!
Disrupting Japan is 10 years old today! This is a simple thank you rather than a full episode. Thanks for listening! Transcript Welcome to Dis…
1 year, 6 months ago
Why SaaS is growing so much faster in Japan w/ Shinji Asada - One Capital
Season 1 Episode 222
SaaS startup valuations and growth rates have dropped sharply in most of the world, but not in Japan. SaaS startups are growing fast in Japan, and t…
1 year, 7 months ago
How to build a startup in Japan
Episode 221
If you have ever wondered what it really takes to start and grow a startup as a foreigner in Japan. Well, I have a treat for you today. Earlier this …
1 year, 7 months ago
The hidden danger of unicorn counting in Japan w/ James Riney - Coral Capital
Episode 220
Japan has far fewer unicorns than one expects - or than venture capitalists desire. That fact, however, hides a fascinating story. Today James Rine…
1 year, 8 months ago