Bridging Tokyo and Silicon Valley: Techstars Global Startup Meetup
Join us for an exclusive session connecting Tokyo and Silicon Valley with the Managing Directors of Techstars, Yuki Shirato from Techstars Tokyo and Neal Sáles-Griffin from Techstars San Francisco!
We'll kick off with a dynamic panel discussion between Yuki and Neal as they dive into the differences between Japan and the Silicon Valley's startup ecosystems.
We'll also walk you through what it’s like to join Techstars - from their "Give First" mindset to what startups can expect during the program, the resources provided, and how they can leverage the global mentor and investor network to succeed.
Plus, we’re hoping to welcome Techstars cohorts who will share their firsthand experience growing their startup through the program!
After the talks, stick around for a casual networking session to meet other founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders!
Whether you’re thinking about applying to Techstars one day, curious about global entrepreneurship, or simply passionate about startups, this is the perfect chance to learn, connect, and get inspired!
Featured Speakers:
Yuki Shirato – Managing Director, Techstars Tokyo
Neal Sáles-Griffin – Managing Director, Techstars San Francisco
and more San Francisco based founders from our programs!
Who should join:
Startup founders and early-stage teams
Anyone curious about joining Techstars
Investors and startup community builders
Startup enthusiasts interested in global ecosystems
About us:
Techstars Tokyo Accelerator, in Tokyo, is an sector-agnostic program committed to advancing world-class startups from Japan and abroad focused on emerging technologies across industries. This program is powered by Mitsui Fudosan and JETRO Startup, in cooperation with the Cabinet Office, Ministry of the Economy, Trade and Industry, and Tokyo Metropolitan Government.
Techstars San Francisco, located in world’s premier startup hub, is a launching pad for ambitious founders ready to make their mark in the entrepreneurial world. Our accelerator program invests in startups bringing cutting-edge solutions to the areas of Deep Tech, AI, and Enterprise SaaS.
Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) is a government-related organization that promotes mutual trade and investment between Japan and the rest of the world. As part of its activities, JETRO Startup connects startups, corporations, and VCs/CVCs to grow the startup innovation ecosystem. JETRO Startup is one of the partners of Techstars Tokyo Accelerator, helping founders succeed globally from Tokyo.