Beyond Borders: Japan Market Success for Global Companies
Unlock the secrets to a successful Japan market entry!
Join our exclusive in-person event, Beyond Borders: Japan Market Success for Global Companies, tailored for tech companies and established businesses eager to begin or expand their presence in Japan.
Entering this unique market can pose significant challenges including differences in user behavior, high expectations for localization, a distinct business landscape, and more.
Whether you’re a tech company new to the market or an established business needing expert guidance, this event will equip you with actionable advice to create lasting success in Japan. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with leaders who have mastered Japan’s complex business environment and to make your mark in one of the world’s most dynamic markets.
When?
Date: December 5, 2024
Time: 4:00 PM (PST)
Where?
San Francisco — exact location details will be shared with confirmed attendees.
Our event brings together seasoned Country Managers with firsthand experience leading successful expansions in Japan, offering attendees invaluable insights and strategies. Through comprehensive discussions and real-world examples, we’ll tackle the core challenges of Japan market entry!
Want to join online? You can register here: https://www.linkedin.com/events/beyondborders-japanmarketsucces7260079908658294784/theater/
Meet our speakers!
Akiko Sato
Japan Country Manager at Cambly Inc.
Akiko Sato is the Japan Country Manager at Cambly Inc., where she has successfully led the company’s expansion in Japan since 2017. She built and continues to manage the team, devising and executing go-to-market strategies for both B2C and B2B segments to reshape English learning in Japan.
With extensive experience in sales and business development from her role at the Institution for a Global Society, Akiko also spent a decade at Goldman Sachs in Tokyo and New York, honing her expertise in operations, trade processing, and risk management.
Her strategic insights and leadership drive Cambly’s growth and impact in Japan’s education sector.
Mark Wilcox
Business Development Manager at North American Lighting, Inc.
Mark is a California native, father of two who moved to Japan after completing college in 1992 where he spent nearly 30 years living in Tokyo. His career has been dominated by the semiconductor (Techwell/On Semi/Nishinbo Microdvices) industry but he also has experience in cyber security (Guidance Software), nano-coating technologies (P2i), video enhancement (Apical/Pixon Imaging) and security (Salto Systems) in addition to running his own consulting company for 6 years in Tokyo.
Having worked for both large-scale conglomerate Japanese (Hitachi/Koito) and consulted for a wide variety of start-up technology companies he possesses unique insights on the challenges companies looking to do business with Japan may have.
Brandon Hill
Founder and CEO of btrax
Brandon is the founder and CEO of btrax, a design and marketing agency based in San Francisco and Tokyo. Born and raised in Hokkaido, Japan, he has called San Francisco home since moving here for college.
He is passionate about connecting eastern and western cultures through design and technology. Brandon mentors many startups and entrepreneurs both in Japan and the US. A visible presence in the design and business community, he has also served as a design mentor at Startup Weekend. Graduate of SF State University, Industrial Design major.
Mana Hashimoto
Business Producer at btrax
Mana is an experienced business development consultant with deep expertise in global branding and digital marketing for Japanese and Global companies. As an Account Manager at btrax for the past three years, she has helped international companies enter the Japanese market and guided Japanese corporates in expanding globally.
With a past career working with Japanese legacy companies during her time as a Big4 Consultant in Tokyo, in this session, Mana will share valuable insights into effective global collaboration, with a focus on the unique nuances of Japanese business culture.
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