Starting a business in Japan can be tough—especially if you're from another country. But plenty of foreign founders have still found big success here. In this session, you'll hear their stories and learn how they overcame challenges like language barriers, cultural differences, and unfamiliar business rules. Come discover the practical tips, key connections, and mindset shifts that helped foreign founders thrive in Japan, and find out how you can do it too.

Don't miss out on the chance to hear from seasoned experts, founders, investors, and industry leaders who have successfully built and scaled businesses in Japan and East Asia. Whether you're just thinking about launching in Japan or already building your company here, you'll learn to prove.

Motto:

Practical insights from foreigners who “made it in Japan” for building and scaling your startup.

Organizers:

- Venture Cafe / Founder Institute Japan / Co-Capital.co / Openfor.co