We're proud to have joined Techstars Tokyo Accelerator at the Global Startup EXPO 2025 in Osaka 🚀 Exciting conversations on Japan’s startup ecosystem as we head toward Demo Day.
Hello everyone, Thank you to Team Techstars Tokyo Accelerator — I was grateful to support the team with several activities during the Global Startup EXPO 2025（GSE 2025） in Osaka. 1. Guest lecture from a serial entrepreneur We hosted a special lecture and Q&A session with a serial entrepreneur Morgan Berman who is passionate to support Techstars Tokyo Accelerator. It was a warm and inspiring exchange where founders learned practical insights about collaborating with enterprises in the U.S. 2. Techstars Tokyo Accelerator meets Global Startup EXPO 2025（GSE 2025） Together with Hankyu and , @FUTWORKS, we hosted a talk event that included a mini demo day and a panel session. Although we still have six weeks until our official Demo Day in November, this gave founders an invaluable chance to practice their pitches and engage in Q&A. As part of the team, I had the opportunity to learn deeply about each founder’s background, their dedication to solving customer pain points, and their focus on sales. Some already have paying customers — truly impressive. 3. Panel discussion on Japan’s startup ecosystem We also hosted a panel talk featuring Yuki Shirato, Tom Moss and Barry O'Neill, moderated by Arisa Sonoda. The discussion centered on the challenges and opportunities of fostering Japan’s startup ecosystem. It was both eye-opening and encouraging for everyone present. Overall, this experience gave me new perspectives on how startups can collaborate with enterprises and grow globally. I’m excited to keep learning from these amazing founders as we move closer to Demo Day in November in Tokyo! Special thanks: Noriya Tarutani Yuki Shirato Chloe Takahashi Sola Ebina Blueconomy AI (Techstars'25) Boxtree, Inc. (Techstars '25) @Cascade Contera.ai O-ID (Techstars '25) Overwatch AI Plexis.ai (Techstars '25) SoranoAI Tokoshie Inc. (Techstars '25) Vibtree (Techstars '25) Trissino (Techstars '25) Mark Amouzgar Mark S.
