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Join us at 'Startup Ecosystem Supporters Get Together & Shinnenkai' 🍻 on January 15th for a chill and inspiring networking event, and celebrate the spirit of innovation as we welcome the 2024 New Year with a touch of Japanese tradition at our 'Shinnenkai' (Japanese New Year Gathering)!

It's more than just a meetup - it's a chance to get your creative juices flowing and meet some amazing people in the startup world. Expect cool talks, great chances to network, and a festive atmosphere as we come together to embrace the opportunities that 2024 holds.

If you're into startups, whether you're already in the game or just curious, this is the place to be. It's a fantastic opportunity to make connections, pick up new ideas, and kick off a rocking 2024 in the startup scene. Don't miss out on this unique blend of networking, inspiration, and cultural celebration! 🎉

ABOUT THE SESSION

Organizer: Openfor.co x Founder Institute Japan

Venue: Shibuya Startup Support (〒150-0011 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Higashi, 1 Chome−29−3 渋谷Bridge B棟)

Speakers & Coordinators:

• Erdinc Ekinci: Co-Founder, CEO of Openfor.co, Co-Director of Founder Institute Japan, Co-Director of Founder Institute Korea
• Yu Li Shein: Co-Founder, COO of Openfor.co, Co-Director of Founder Institute Japan, Co-Director of Founder Institute Korea
• Ilya Kulyatin: Experienced Entrepreneur and currently exploring new startup ideas with Stealth Startup
• Francisco Dalla Rosa Soares: CEO of Furious Green, Community Manager of Tokyo Startup Lunchclub
• Noriaki Suzuki: Kansai Lead at Ignition Point
• Kenneth Jeng: Co-Founder of Startup Co-Creation (SCC), Product at Moon Creative Lab

Who Should Attend?

• Anyone who are interested in entrepreneurship, startups and partnership
• Anyone who wants to network with global community leaders, mentors and industry peers
• Corporates, VCs, and goverments who wish to support their ecosystems to be more connected and collaborate.

What is the Agenda?

• 1. Welcome and Registration (15 minutes) 🍻
• 2. Opening Keynote: Embracing the New Year in the Startup Ecosystem (15 minutes)
• 3. Partner shout-out with a self-intro on the stage pairing with a sentence of their goal in 2024 (30 minutes)
• 4. Speed networking session (60 minutes)
• 7. Closing talk: Fostering a Collaborative Ecosystem (2 minutes)
• 8. Networking, Drinks, and Socializing! (120 minutes) 🍻

About the Ecosystem Organizations:

• Founder Institute Japan (https://fi.co/japan): The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 6,500 entrepreneurs raise over $1.75BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 95 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.
• Openfor.co (https://www.openfor.co): Openfor.co is a global partnership development platform that provides a boot camp, a partner program builder tool, a launch pad, and an incentivization program that funds your partnership development activities for  enabling ROI  from collaborations!
• City of Brampton (http://www.brampton.ca): As one of the fastest-growing cities in Canada, Brampton is home to nearly 700,000 people and 75,000 businesses.   People are at the heart of everything we do. We are energized by our diverse communities, representing people from more than 250 cultures speaking more than 170 languages.  We attract investment, and we are embarking on a journey to lead technological and environmental innovation.   We partner for progress to build a healthy city that is safe, sustainable, and successful.
• Shibuya Startup Support (https://shibuya-startup-support.jp/): Shibuya Startup Support is an initiative by Tokyo Shibuya City Office to support global founders and startups to start and grow their businesses.
• Tokyo Startup Lunchclub (https://www.startuplunch.club/): We are a group of startup founders, investors and other people related to or interested in the startup scene, who gather weekly every Tuesday at the Tokyo International Forum, starting from 11:30 AM to have lunch and share our experiences and discuss various topics in a casual environment.
• Startup Co-Creation (https://www.linkedin.com/company/startup-co-creation/) is a community for entrepreneurs & aspiring entrepreneurs in Japan. We host curated events that result in real-world social connections between our innovators.

Free to Join and Free Drinks & Snacks will be provided.