Japan has far fewer unicorns than one expects - or than venture capitalists desire. - That fact, however, hides a fascinating story. - Today James Riney, founding partner of Coral Capital explains the

Japan thinks about robotics and AI differently that the West. - In addition to their functional, productive role, a lot of thought is also given to our personal interactions, their social role, and th

What keeps Japanese startups stuck in Japan? - It's not a lack of opportunity or ambition. It's not a lack of knowledge or talent. In fact, one of Japan's most experienced venture capitalists thinks t

There is important news for Disrupting Japan this week. - It's a very short episode because I just want to let you know what's coming, and to thank you for all your support over the years. - Leave a c

Some industries need to be dragged kicking and screaming to innovation. - When margins are tight and profits are small, CEOs often don't want to spend a dime on the promise of increased efficiencies o

Japanese HR departments are in a bit of a panic right now. - The increasing job mobility that startups have unleashed is forcing them to rethink their entire mission. - Today we sit down and Takako Og

Fusion energy promises almost unlimited, inexpensive, clean energy. - That's a pretty big promise. - Today we sit down with Satoshi Konishi, co-founder and CEO of Kyoto Fusioneering, and we talk about

Most sustainability startups struggle to find sustainable business models - Towing, however, has found their solution, and their customers are seeing 20% to 70% increases crop yields. - Today we sit d

Everyone agrees that the Japanese education system needs to be modernized, but EdTech startups still face an uphill battle in Japan. - Of course, academia and governments are not known for being parti

The medical industry is one of the most challenging areas for startups to succeed in. - "Move fast and break things" just doesn't work in medicine. So you might be surprised to learn that right now t