Founders, VCs, & Leaders, CASUAL Gathering at Sushi Tech 2025 Conference
Join Erdinc Ekinci at Sushi Tech 2025 for an exclusive, unofficial gathering he's hosting for startup founders, venture capitalists, and innovation leaders. Whether you're building, investing, or shaping the future of startups, this meetup is your chance to connect beyond the formal agenda.
As Co-Founder of Openfor.co and Co-Capital, and Managing Director at Founder Institute Japan, Korea, and Taiwan, Erdinc has worked with founders and investors across Asia and beyond. He’s excited to share insights, spark collaborations, and create meaningful connections among like-minded leaders at Sushi Tech.
This informal hangout is open to all innovation-driven individuals attending Sushi Tech. Just find Erdinc during the event to get access — you’ll receive a WhatsApp group invite and an email with details. We'll also be sharing our live location daily in the group, so you can easily join in on the spontaneous meetups.
What to Expect:
Daily lunchtime gatherings to connect, share, and explore ideas
After lunch navigating as a group in the conference
Social Media campaign that might receive +100K impressions, we receive over 400K annually.
A dedicated WhatsApp group for:
Real-time coordination
Spontaneous meetups and hangouts
Live introductions among participants
Sharing opportunities, sessions, and updates instantly
Imp: Regarding the Tickets of the Sushi tech
Please keep in mind that the Sushi tech conference requires purchasing a ticket for attendance. As we are one of the partners of this conference, I have discount coupons so reach out to me via direct message if you don't have tickets yet!
Expected Participants: 50,000+ (Online & Offline)
Exhibiting Startups: 500+ innovative companies
Check out the event website for more information: https://sushitech-startup.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/
Who should attend:
Startup founders aiming to connect with investors and ecosystem partners
Venture capitalists, angel investors, and corporate innovators seeking new opportunities
Business leaders and ecosystem builders interested in cross-border collaboration and partnerships
Key takeaways:
Build strategic relationships with founders, investors, and innovation leaders
Exchange practical insights on fundraising, market expansion, and venture building
Gain a deeper understanding of current startup and investment trends at Sushi Tech 2025
Extend your network in an open, collaborative environment focused on real conversations
About the Organizations:
Founder Institute: The Founder Institute is the world’s largest startup accelerator, helping entrepreneurs around the globe turn ideas into impactful technology companies. With over 8,000 alumni and $BN raised since 2009, there are programs in 200 cities in the world. FI’s mission is to empower entrepreneurs to build meaningful technology businesses.
Openfor.co: A “Global Partnership Accelerator” originated in Silicon Valley that combined with an online platform and marketplace for learning, building, launching, monetizing, and growing partner ecosystems and collaborative community around you for achieving effective marketing, sales, community building, GTM, fundraising, and many more.
Co-Capital: Co-Capital is a VC that supports startups, investors, and governments by providing extensive networks, programs, and strategic guidance, helping them gain international traction, and funding opportunities through a collaborative ecosystem focusing on creating synergies among EdTech, Wellness, FinTech, and Deep Tech to foster a cohesive ecosystem where each sector supports and enhances the others with it's regional focus on East Asia to Silicon Valley.