August 28, 2024
n recent years, Taiwan-Japan startup exchanges have been thriving. To help Taiwanese startups gain deeper insights into the Japanese market and explore business opportunities, AAN (Asia-Pacific Accelerator Network) organized the Japan Business and Media Training Workshop. Two experts were invited to analyze the challenges and opportunities of the Japanese market from the dual perspectives of “startups” and “venture capital.”
▲Introduction of Two Speakers
Before the formal lectures began, participating startups were asked to give a “one-sentence company introduction.” This activity not only fostered networking among the startups but also helped the speakers better understand the participants’ fields, allowing them to provide more tailored advice.
▲Startup Self-Introduction
The first lecture featured Angie, an Associate Vice President at CDIB Capital Group. She shared invaluable insights on how venture capital views startup fundraising and international expansion. As a key player in connecting Taiwan-Japan startup ecosystems, CDIB Capital has long been instrumental in fostering these relationships. Angie’s sharing provided valuable takeaways for startups interested in entering the Japanese market.
▲Angie, Associate VP at CDIB Capital Group
The second lecture welcomed Ethan Wang, Senior Director of iKala Japan (アイカラジャパン) and Director of Worklife in Japan. As iKala’s first employee in Japan, Ethan shared his experiences and strategies for understanding the Japanese ecosystem and integrating into Japanese companies as a foreigner. His talk offered practical advice to help Taiwanese startups expand their presence in Japan.
▲Engaged Audience Participation
▲Ethan’s Tips on Overseas Careers
After an afternoon of online workshops, participating startups gained valuable perspectives from both the “startup” and “venture capital” angles. The sessions boosted their confidence in entering international markets, particularly Japan.
If you missed this workshop, don’t worry! AAN will continue to organize similar events to assist Taiwanese startups in expanding into the Japanese market. Stay tuned for the latest updates from AAN (Asia-Pacific Accelerator Network)!