the Executives: A Dialogue with Majid28 Dec 2023

Episode 9: Miho Tanaka, Head of Hokkaido Innovation Week & CEO @ StartupWork Inc.

Welcome to our latest podcast episode featuring the inspiring Miho Tanaka, Founder & CEO of Startup Work Inc. and Head of Hokkaido Innovation Week. Miho is a powerhouse in Japan's startup scene, driving significant change and innovation.

In This Episode:

Miho's journey in the startup world and her vision for international entrepreneurs in Japan.
The challenges and triumphs of implementing the startup visa initiatives.
Behind the scenes of Hokkaido Innovation Week and its impact.
Success stories and strategic insights from Miho's leadership at Startup Work Inc.
The role of cultural exchange and diversity in today's global startup landscape.
Navigating the new normal post-COVID-19 in the startup ecosystem.
Empowering advice for women entrepreneurs and predictions for future trends.

Chapters:

00:35 Introduction

01:16 Miho’s Introduction

02:24 Topic introduction

02:40 Inspiration for supporting startups and entrepreneurs in Japan

06:09 Are international entrepreneurs able to start a business in Japan?

07:14 Vision behind the startup visa initiatives in Hokkaido

10:11 Challenges faced during the digital transformation of startup visa programs

11:50 What is the Hokkaido Innovation Week, and what is the inspiration behind the event?

17:02 Number of attendees at Hokkaido Innovation Week

20:06 Success story of an entrepreneur who benefited from visa initiatives of Hokkaido

25:33 Role of Startup Work Inc. in attracting entrepreneurs to Japan

29:40 Advice for entrepreneurs/founders who want to create a startup in Japan

35:39 Event management experience of Miho

38:18 How does international experience support building a flourishing global startup ecosystem

40:50 Adaptation of the startup ecosystem to the challenges of COVID-19

43:10 Advice for women entrepreneurs on starting a startup

48:00 Trends that you foresee in the Japanese startup ecosystem in the coming years

52:40 Concluding remarks

📢 Connect with Miho Tanaka

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miho-tanaka/
Startup Work Inc.: https://www.startupwork.io/
Hokkaido Innovation Week: https://hiw.cool/

📢 Connect with Majid Mahmood

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/majid-m/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/majidmofficial/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/majidmpage
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@majidmofficial

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