How Japanese Startups can be Successful in the US

Join us on this episode with Kenny and Satoshi from LaunchStarz, where we dive deep into the landscape of Japanese startups venturing into the U.S. market.

We explore the vital differences between the startup environments in Japan and the U.S., uncover why international expansion is more relevant than ever, and discuss the opportunities and trends shaping success.

Podcast Agenda
✔ LaunchStarz Overview:
Get to know Kenny and Satoshi and the mission behind LaunchStarz.

✔ Japanese Startups in the U.S.:
Why they're heading west and what makes the U.S. a land of opportunity for innovation and growth.

✔ Barriers & Challenges:
Insights into the common internal and external hurdles faced during expansion.

✔ Mistakes & Advice:
Real-life mistakes encountered and practical tips for emerging startups.

✔LaunchStarz Deep Dive:
What sets LaunchStarz apart from typical accelerators and how they tailor their approach to success.

Meet the Speakers
Kenny Lum, Co-Founder & Co-CEO @ LaunchStarz Inc.
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Satoshi Miyagawa, Co-Founder & Co-CEO @ LaunchStarz Inc.
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Helpful Links
🌐 Learn More About LaunchStarz and Their Services:
https://www.launchstarz.com/

🌟 Join the Beyond Japan Program 2024:
Ready to expand your startup to the U.S.?
Apply to the Beyond Japan Program before the deadline on May 31, 2024!
Find all details and application forms here:
https://www.b4d-jp.com/en/home

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Timestamps
0:00 Introduction
0:23 Kenny and Satoshi's career journey
12:04 The origin of LaunchStarz
17:35 How LaunchStarz helps Japanese startups
25:17 What kind of startups does LaunchStarz help
29:50 Differences in the startup ecosystem between Japan and the US (community, VC)
34:28 The importance of the US market for Japanese startups
36:18 Internal and external barriers to the US market
41:35 Biggest mistakes founders make in the US
45:10 Best practices for Japanese startups in the US (playbook, right hiring, LinkedIn, market research)
51:30 Where can people get in touch

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