[Virtual] Inside the Investor Mindset, Ask a VC Expert

​Ever wonder what investors look for when deciding to fund a startup? Join Naoko for an insider’s perspective on how venture capitalists evaluate early-stage companies and make investment decisions. This session will cover key factors that influence a VC’s interest, including team, traction, market, and more along with practical fundraising strategies.

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To make the session as relevant as possible, please share your questions in advance. Naoko will address as many as she can during the workshop.

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​About Naoko:

​Naoko is a seasoned entrepreneur and investor with two decades of experience in tech investment, cross-border business development, and strategic partnership management. She is the founder and managing partner of NIREMIA Collective, an early-stage venture capital focusing on wellbeing technology. She is also the CEO of Amber Bridge Partners, a cross-border business advisory firm focusing on the US, Japan, and APAC.

Throughout her career, Naoko has distinguished herself as a senior-level business development and product management executive. She has a proven track record of building and nurturing a portfolio of new businesses within the Silicon Valley-APAC corporate setting, managing large multifunctional teams across multiple countries, and driving revenue growth.

​Disclaimer: Naoko is a participant in our BOA program and a member of the StartX community.

​About the VC Series:
This session is part of our VC Series. They are conversation with investors sharing their expertise, how they think about the space, and what trends they’re seeing across the ecosystem. It’s a chance to hear directly from VCs on what’s top of mind for them, how they evaluate startups, and how founders can best engage with them. Come with questions!