Events Overview:
500 Startups is the most active seed stage venture capital firm in the world. Since their inception in 2010, they've invested in over 1,500 companies across 60 countries. Join us to learn about the state of Japan's startup ecosystem and find out what 500 Startups is doing to help Japanese startups succeed in the global marketplace. Managing Partner and Head of 500 Startups Japan, James Riney will talk about 500 Startups' approach to venture investing and some of the challenges and opportunities Japanese startups face in building great and global companies. James Riney is Head of 500 Startups' Japan fund, and recently listed on Forbes' "30 Under 30 Asia." Prior to 500 Startups, James covered early stage international investments for DeNA's venture arm, focusing on Silicon Valley and select countries in Asia. James is also the founding CEO of STORYS.JP, the "Medium.com of Japan." For more information about the speaker, please click here. Kenneth Lebrun, Chair Shaun Dubin, Scott D. Sugino, Vice Chairs A. Barry Hirschfeld, Jr., Board Liaison ACCJ Foreign Direct Investment Committee Mike Benner, Darren McKellin, Co-Chairs William Dallyn, Imai Jen-La Plante, John Kirch, Vice Chairs Yoshitaka Sugihara, Board Liaison ACCJ Information, Communications and Technology Committee NOTE 1: This event is OFF THE RECORD. NOTE 2: If you cancel after the stated deadline, the full meeting fee will be charged to your account. Sorry, no substitutions or walk-ins. NOTE 3: If you are driving to Tokyo American Club, please inform the ACCJ in advance as arrangements must be made and a 1,100 yen parking fee will apply. Comments are closed.
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