Disrupting Japan is 10 years old today! - This is a simple thank you rather than a full episode. - Thanks for listening! - Transcript Welcome to Disrupting Japan, Straight Talk from Japan's most inn

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 that trend is set to accelerate even more over the

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 year, at the Japan FinTech Festival, I had the priv

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