Overview
Startup Ecosystem Tokyo Consortium aims to strengthen international competitiveness, create and grow startups, and ultimately realize sustainable development of Tokyo's economy by establishing Tokyo as a global hub city for startup ecosystems. We aim to. We also aim to implement innovations from the startup ecosystem into society and promote activities that give back to the local community.
In the latest 2022 ranking of GSER, which is a KPI of the Tokyo Consortium, Tokyo ranks 12th, dropping from 9th place last year.
Reference:https://startupgenome.com/ja-JP/report/gser2022
At this event, in order to improve Tokyo's ranking in GSER, we will invite Ayumi Fujimoto of Plug and Play Japan Co., Ltd. to explain the characteristics of startup ecosystems in cities around the world.
In addition, a panel discussion was held with Professor Mirako Shimaoka of Waseda University, Soichi Tajima of Genesia Ventures, Inc., and Alex Taisuke Odashima of EDGEof INNOVATION LLC, to improve the GSER ranking based on the current situation and challenges of Tokyo's ecosystem. He will talk about Tokyo's efforts to achieve this goal. This is a valuable opportunity to hear from a leading expert on the potential of Tokyo's ecosystem in the future, so please join us!
*This event is not scheduled to be streamed online.
At this event, we will also have time for networking with Mr. Fujimoto and other experts who will be on stage, so that everyone interested in the formation of Tokyo's ecosystem can interact with each other.
Agenda
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16:00～16:10
Greetings, matters to be reported at the Tokyo Consortium Board of Directors meeting, etc. (Secretariat)
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16:10～16:25
Lecture “Characteristics of startup ecosystems in cities around the world”
Speakers/panelist:
Plug and Play Japan Co., Ltd. Executive Officer CMO
Ayumi Fujimoto, Representative Director, Startup Ecosystem Association
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16:25～16:55
Panel discussion “Tokyo’s efforts to improve GSER ranking”
Speakers/panelist:
Plug and Play Japan Co., Ltd. Executive Officer CMO
Ayumi Fujimoto, Representative Director, Startup Ecosystem Association
EDGEof INNOVATION LLC CEO Alex Taisuke Odashima
Waseda University Professor Mirako Shimaoka
Genesia Ventures Co., Ltd. CEO Soichi Tajima
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16:55～17:10
-Q&A session
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17:10～17:15
Today's summary (secretariat)
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17:15～18:00
Networking/disbanding as appropriate
*Speakers and times are subject to change.
Speakers/panelist:
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Plug and Play Japan Co., Ltd. Executive Officer CMO
Ayumi Fujimoto, Representative Director, Startup Ecosystem Association
After graduating from university, he worked in sales and as a manager at a recruitment advertising media before moving to Google in 2007. After working as an agency representative, he became a sales manager. Participated in Plug and Play Co., Ltd. from March 2018. He currently oversees marketing and PR as executive officer and CMO.
In March 2022, he established the Startup Ecosystem Association, a general incorporated association, and became the representative director.
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CEO of EDGEof INNOVATION LLC
Mr. Alex Taisuke Odashima
As a business start-up expert, he has been involved in the launch of numerous startups and divisions of large companies.
Currently, as the CEO of EDGEof INNOVATION Co., Ltd., he is striving to internationalize Japan's innovation ecosystem and is working on various initiatives with the governments of more than 20 countries. J-Startup recommendation committee.
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Waseda University Professor
Ms. Mirako Shimaoka
In 2011, he became an assistant at Waseda University's WBS Research Center, Faculty of Commerce, and an associate professor at the same university, before assuming his current position in 2021.
After being selected by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology's EDGE Program and EDGE-NEXT Program, he has been involved in the operation of the "WASEDA-EDGE Human Resource Development Program" implemented at Waseda University, and has been serving as the executive director since 2019.
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CEO of Genesia Ventures Co., Ltd.
Mr. Soichi Tajima
Involved in financing operations at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation for approximately 8 years.
Since 2010, as the representative director of CyberAgent Capital, he has been involved in expanding the investment area, formulating investment strategies, and making investment decisions for all projects, growing the company into a venture capital that can be used in Asia.
Founded Genesia Ventures Co., Ltd. in August 2016.
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Date and Time
Tuesday, December 2022, 12 13:16-00:18 (doors open at 00:15)
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Place
City Lab Tokyo
(City Lab Tokyo, 104th floor, Tokyo Square Garden, 0031-3-1 Kyobashi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 1-6)
https://citylabtokyo.jp
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Participation fee
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Capacity
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Sponsorship
Startup Ecosystem Tokyo Consortium
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How to apply
Please apply for participation using the application form below.
Application is closed
https://forms.office.com/r/ctaJPAgH50
To participate in the event, you will need to join the Tokyo Consortium (membership fee is free). If you have applied for this event and are not members of the Tokyo Consortium, the secretariat will send you an email at a later date with instructions on how to become a member. For information on membership procedures, please contact the Tokyo Consortium Management Office via email.
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Application date
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Disclaimer
Please refrain from taking video or recording during the lecture.
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Contact
Tokyo Consortium Management Office tokyo_consortium@tohmatsu.co.jp
Management Trustee: Tohmatsu Limited Liability Audit Corporation
Reception/Answer time: 10:00-17:00 (excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays)
