VC Cafe

JULY 29, 2016

Japan is the world’s #3 economy…but not for Israel. They join six other Japanese multinationals in the Japan MNC program administered by the Israel Innovation Authority- Terumo, Panasonic, NEC, Ricoh, NTT, DNP and Fujitsu. Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan, visiting Israel in January, 2015. These should be protected in Japan.”

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Both Sides of the Table

JULY 6, 2016

Of course as a non-Korean I can only generalize but when it was my turn I told her my experience of living in Europe and Japan where failure seemed less tolerated than my experience of living in California and working in the tech sector. Many are no doubt trying to change this culture.

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Steve Blank

APRIL 11, 2013

I just spent a few weeks in Japan and China on a book tour for the Japanese and Chinese versions of the Startup Owners Manual. In these series of 5 posts, I thought I’d share what I learned in China. All the usual caveats apply.

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Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

I thought I was pretty sell suited to answer that question because having grown up in Northern California but lived and worked in the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain & Japan over 11 years I had seen quite a few societies and work environments.

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Technical Review South Korea San Francisco Software Review 417

Steve Blank

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

During World War II the United States did something its adversaries did not; it enlisted professors and graduate students as civilians in 105 colleges and universities to build advanced weapon systems — nuclear weapons, radar, etc.

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Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 24, 2023

Japan, France, and other industrialized countries are experiencing the same issue, and it began well before the pandemic. Global entrepreneurs continue to find opportunities in the US, and I’m certain these always bring a more empowered culture. The birth rate in many countries is declining. Americans are clearly procreating less.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 24, 2011

The use of QR codes , for example, have not taken off in Singapore or most parts of the world, for that matter, aside from Japan – despite efforts in promoting the use of that technology. Just because a new-fangled technology is the latest flavor of the month does not automatically guarantee its success.

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Steve Blank

JANUARY 14, 2013

Government funding of research started in World War II driven by the needs of the military for weapon systems to defeat Germany and Japan. There they would be tasked to develop military weapons systems and solve military problems to defeat Germany and Japan. The weapons were then manufactured in volume by U.S. corporations.).

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 14, 2023

The manufacturing landscape in Japan is characterized by its stringent standards and rigorous audit procedures. The post Good Manufacturing Practice Audits In Japan: How To Prepare appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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YoungUpstarts

MARCH 3, 2022

Newark Group Japan is one of Asia's leading providers of personalized investment strategies. The post Newark Group Japan Talks Personalized Investment Strategies And Its Benefits appeared first on Young Upstarts. Such an investment strategy can help you keep your personal goals in sight and stay on track to meet them.

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ReadWriteStart

MAY 26, 2022

In Japan, a large segment of companies has been in business for more than 100 years. This, in turn, leads to the sharing of new ideas and concerns that might have otherwise gone unheard and can push your company forward. Prioritize Longevity Above Growth. One ingredient to their long-lived success is a focus on continuation above growth.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 8, 2014

Thinking Aloud application development enterprise applications enterprise mobility mobile strategy Nuno Pereira OutSystems'

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Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 10, 2010

In early 1999 I made the decision to fulfill my lifelong dream to live and work in Japan. I spent 8 weeks there per year as well as time in Chicago. I did all of this while I had an income. I will also cover how I accomplished this in a separate post but in early 1999 I arrived in Tokyo for the first time.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

and in front of Germany, France and Japan. and in front of Germany, France and Japan. And contrary to most people’s beliefs, China actually invests 12.97% of its total government expenditure on education, placing it second of the five countries behind U.S., Also, shockingly, 59-percent of U.S.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 5, 2012

Yongfook, as he is better known in Singapore’s tech entrepreneurship circle (we first wrote about him in 2009 ), is an avid cook and the former director for Japan-based online recipe network Cookpad in charge of its international business. Prior to that, Yongfook founded and sold off his own recipe social network Open Source Food.

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YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Japan, whose high-tech companies dominated global markets for much of the 1980s, saw its leading position gradually eroded as legal, cultural and linguistic barriers limited the inflow of global human capital. This is a crucial advantage for the US high-tech sector and has been instrumental in attracting top talent from across the world.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 12, 2013

My company, Planet Retail , conducted a comprehensive consumer research into e-commerce in 10 key countries, covering mature and emerging markets including China, Japan, India and the USA. But just how can mobiles achieve this? These trends have implications for Singapore as they expand into the region and internationally.

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The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2024

For instance, when shipping to Japan , knowing Japanese customs regulations can help streamline the process and avoid penalties. Each country has its own customs laws, duties, and taxes. It’s crucial to research these requirements ahead of time to avoid unexpected costs or delays.

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YoungUpstarts

MAY 8, 2012

Some of the success found in the auto industry today is due to recovery in Japan, where a year after the March 11, 2011 earthquakes, top auto makers have once again reached pre-earthquake levels. India-based firms. It sounds strange, but firms based in India actually have quite a bit to do with a boost in the U.S. economy and job growth.

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Reid Hoffman

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

At the time, PayPal was suffering seemingly endless delays in the launch of PayPal Japan. Reid called eight friends with good connections in Japan and asked whom they knew who might be able to help. Consider how Reid solved a major business issue at PayPal by drawing on the knowledge of his network.

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YoungUpstarts

JUNE 29, 2014

Akiko Ito – a Japanese social entrepreneur who left her family in Japan to travel the world, was driven to contribute to charitable causes by founding a global NGO, and who adopted a “life is a game” philosophy. The disguised identities of these female protagonists are: 1.

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YoungUpstarts

JULY 5, 2020

while Europe, China, and Japan take 7%, 4%, and 2%, respectively. Interestingly, significant parts of Canadian investments are located close to the U.S. This factor is responsible for Canada exporting at least 72% of its goods to the U.S.,

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The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Are you a Startup planning to enter Japan? If you are planning a Japan entry then for sure you will be planning to hire employees locally. According to a report by Nikkei Asia, it was found that 114 companies in Japan went bankrupt due to a shortage of labor in 2017. And it is not that Japan does not have qualified talent.

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YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Japan is one of the top countries spending the most on advertising. As you can imagine, this also makes Japan one of the most competitive markets in the world with advertisers striving to be the most creative. Companies Expanding to Japan. companies are drawn to Japan because of its very developed consumer base.

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Japan Advertising United States Viral 162

Steve Blank

APRIL 11, 2013

I just spent a few weeks in Japan and China on a book tour for the Japanese and Chinese versions of the Startup Owners Manual. In these series of 5 posts, I thought I’d share what I learned in China. All the usual caveats apply.

Programming 179

Programming Technical Review SBIR China 179

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 24, 2013

Therefore I gathered a few of the like-minded friends to setup Imaginary Friends Studios which includes Kendrick, who had just completed his one-year contract with Koei Japan as a game artist, and Kai who had just graduated from his diploma course of Interactive Media Design in Temasek Polytechnic.

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YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 14, 2014

By 2020, over 40% of the adult population in “ultra-ageing” Japan will be 60 years or older. The ageing consumer is one of the most profitable yet untapped segment. Consider this: In 2012, there are 20 countries whose population is shrinking.

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Technical Review Software Review Marketing Japan 157

deal architect

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

As Anthony Bourdain once said “Rigorously conventional on one hand, batshit crazy party animals on the other, Japan will always confuse outsiders. As part of my book research on automation and impact on jobs, I have been studying Japanese society.

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Japan 150

Steve Blank

APRIL 14, 2013

I just spent a few weeks in Japan and China on a book tour for the Japanese and Chinese versions of the Startup Owners Manual. In these series of 5 posts, I thought I’d share what I learned in China. All the usual caveats apply. I was only in China for a week so this a cursory view.

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China Silicon Valley Non-Compete Intellectual Property 328

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 10, 2013

They include Presentation Zen’s Garr Reynolds, who moved to Japan to immerse himself in Japanese aesthetics, design and the art of Zen, as well as a sweet story by Kathy Parsanko on the love story between two geriatrics who has been married for 65 years in an assisted living home.

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Technical Review Japan Employee Management 145

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 29, 2015

I lived and worked in England, France, Italy and Japan and had worked extensively in Germany. Japan was very conservative and people were way too worried about “shame,” which is a direct result of failure. In other words, I had seen multiple systems. So most people don’t try.

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The Next Web

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

The region’s other strong VC presence resides in Japan, which has the typical Japanese model of a few large firms dominating the market. Investments in Japan also tend to be much smaller in scale and much more conservative than the type of VC bets you would see being placed in China, India, or the U.S.

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Asia Silicon Valley India Term Sheet 132

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 22, 2013

The 39-year old was previously working for one of Japan’s largest beer manufacturers, Kirin, albeit in a totally different capacity – he was in its restaurant section. Much of that production goes to markets in Europe – the United Kingdom is currently his biggest market – with 30-percent going back to Japan.

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Both Sides of the Table

OCTOBER 8, 2014

Once the railways are built most countries (except for some odd reason the US) start to build better versions of their infrastructure so you get high-speed railway in Japan, Germany, China, France and now even connecting France & The UK.

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ConversionXL

OCTOBER 8, 2021

For example, if you sell a product in America and Japan, churn in Japan may be traditionally lower because there are fewer Japanese language alternatives to your product. A business with high growth might be able to survive a higher churn rate. Churn rates can also vary depending on the nature of your product or even the market.

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The Next Web

AUGUST 22, 2013

It’s key to keep in mind that large insular markets will suck companies in, particularly India, China, and Japan. For example, it’s next to impossible to find a Japanese guy that can manage China and Japan – or vice-versa. Once a market or set of markets is nailed down, plant a flag and grow from there. Do not waver.

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Asia China Japan Startup 127

The Startup Magazine

JUNE 6, 2019

Takata, founded in 1933, was a company based in Japan that produced automotive parts like interior, body, and electrical components. Takata’s Airbags. Beginning in 2013, large automakers like Honda and Ford began recalling their vehicles due to their inclusion of Takata airbags.

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