Scaling Japan Podcast

Episode 97: Trade Shows in Japan: How to Build Trust, Stand Out, and Turn Leads into Deals with Shuma Goko

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast, we’re joined by Shuma Goko, who has extensive experience supporting global companies with trade shows ...

Episode 96: Getting to 50 B2B Clients in Japan Through Partnerships with Shay Khosrowshahi

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Most foreign SaaS companies struggle to land even a handful of enterprise clients in Japan.Shay Khosrowshahi helped scale Ulife to 50+ B2B customers i...

Episode 95: Copywriting in Japan: Earning Trust Word by Word

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast, we explore the world of copywriting in Japan, a critical but often misunderstood part of doing business ...

Building a Japan-Ready GTM Strategy with Cultural Intelligence and AI

09 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast, we’re joined by Anna Skrypka, a cultural AI strategist, creative director, and founder of Anna Skrypka...

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31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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Episode 93: What Makes a Great Co-Founder in Japan (Part 2) with Ryosuke Murai

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this follow-up to Part 1, we continue our conversation with Ryosuke (Ryo) Murai, CEO and co-founder of AI Market and former CSO of Connected Roboti...

Episode : 92 How to Find a Co-Founder in Japan with Ryosuke Murai (Part-1)

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast, we’re joined by Ryosuke (Ryo) Murai, CEO and co-founder of AI Market and former CSO of Connected Robot...

Episode 91 : How to Use LINE Ads Effectively in Japan with Ignacio Dávalos

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast, we welcome Ignacio Dávalos, Content Strategy Director at AIM B2B (a Custom Media company), and an exper...

Episode 90: LinkedIn Advertising in Japan with Ignacio Davalos

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast, we welcome Ignacio Davalos, Content Strategy Director at AIM B2B (a Custom Media company) and an experie...

Episode 89 : Optimizing Content for GEO/AEO with Sam Bird

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast, we welcome Sam Bird, a marketing and communications executive with over two decades of experience in dig...

Episode 88: Building a Community-Driven Startup Ecosystem in Japan with Kenneth Jeng

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast, we welcome back Kenneth Jeng, Product + Operations Lead at Persona, and experienced contributor to start...

Episode 87 : Startup Ecosystem “Japan vs Silicon Valley “ with Kenneth Jeng

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast, we’re joined by Kenneth Jeng, a Japan Startup Ecosystem Veteran and a long-time ecosystem builder who ...

Episode 86: The Hidden Language of Japanese Business : Honne and Tatemae with Rina Sakuraba

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast, we welcome back Rina Sakuraba, Founder and CEO of Coaching Leaders Japan, for Part 2 of our deep dive in...

Episode 85 : How Ne-mawashi Builds Real Leadership in Japan with Rina Sakuraba

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast, we welcome Rina Sakuraba, Founder and CEO of Coaching Leaders Japan, an executive coach and cross-cultur...

Episode 84: The 2025 Report of B2B Marketing in Japan with Robert Heldt

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast, we’re joined by Robert Heldt, CEO of AIM B2B, to explore how marketing in Japan is transforming.Robert...

Episode 83 : Increasing Innovation in Japan with Fariza Abidova

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast, we welcome Fariza Abidova, CEO of Trusted Corporation, and a seasoned expert in cross-border innovation,...

Episode 82 : Retail Distribution in Japan with Bela Schweiger

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast, we welcome Bela Schweiger, President and CEO of Enter Japan K.K. Bela brings over 20 years of leadership...

Episode 81: B2B Content Marketing Landscape in Japan with Robert Heldt

20 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast, we welcome back Robert Heldt, CEO of Custom Media—a comprehensive B2B marketing, branding, and PR agen...

Special Episode: Subsidies and Fundraising in Japan with Nobuji Kanai

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another special episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast. In this episode, we delve into the complexities of Japanese government subsidies for ...

Special Episode: Localize for the Japanese Market With Nanako Aramaki & Nathan Hoernig

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to an extra episode on the Scaling Japan Podcast. Today, we're bringing you an insightful, in-depth conversation on how to effectively localiz...

Episode 80: Getting a Startup Visa in Japan with Vijayalakshmi Karuppasamy

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Resources on Getting a Startup visa:Getting help to apply for a startup visaMore information on Startup visa in JapanIncorporate your business in Japa...

Japan Scalers | Episode 14: Scaling TokyoDev in Japan with Paul McMahon

28 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of the Japan Scalers Podcast! This week, we’re thrilled to have Paul McMahon, founder of Tokyo Dev, a leading platform th...

Japan Scalers | Episode 15: Scaling Cooori in Japan with Dr Arnar Jensson

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast. In this episode, we welcome Dr. Arnar Jensson, CEO of Cooori, a cutting-edge AI-powered langu...

Episode 79: Branding in Japan with Apolline Daimaru from nowthen

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast! In this episode, we’re excited to have Apolline Daimaru, a branding expert with a wealth of...

Episode 78: Entering the SaaS Market in Japan with Yuga Koda

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast. Today we are joined by Yuga Koda, the CEO of Nihonium, a company dedicated to helping SaaS co...

Japan Scalers | Episode 13: Scaling Gymdesk in Japan with Eran Galperin

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of the Japan Scalers Podcast. In this episode, we are joined by Eran Galperin, founder and CEO of Gymdesk, a leading softwa...

Japan Scalers | Episode 12: Scaling Recruitment at Uber in Japan with Ray Sato

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Japan Scalers Podcast, Tyson chats with Ray Sato, co-founder of Grow and former lead recruiter for Uber Eats in Japan. Ray shar...

Episode 77: Creating a Corporate Bank Account in Japan with Beau Becker

31 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast. Today we are joined again by Beau Becker, the CEO of Reiwa Pharmaceuticals in Japan. Reiwa Ph...

Episode 76 : Scaling a Podcast in Japan with Tyson Batino

24 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast! In this special solo episode, Tyson dives deep into the questions posed by his LinkedIn audie...

Episode 75: Japan Startup Ecosystem vs World in 2024 with Eli David Rokah

17 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hello and welcome to another episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast. Today we are joined by Eli David Rokah, the CEO of StartupBlink, a startup ecosyste...

Japan Scalers | Episode 11: Scaling DiDi in Japan with Eric Wei

10 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the eleventh episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast. In this series, we will only interview guests who have surpassed 100 million yen in reve...

Japan Scalers | Episode 10: Scaling Sollective in Japan with Erika Iwai and Allen Wong

31 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the tenth episode of our new series Japan Scalers. In this series, we will only interview guests who have surpassed 100 million yen in rev...

Episode 74: Yokohama Startup Support with Aya Murota from Yokohama City

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast. Today, we are joined by Aya Murota, who, since October 2023, has been the manager of global s...

Japan Scalers | Episode 9: Scaling Haribo in Japan with Paul Kraft

06 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the ninth episode of our new series Japan Scalers. In this series, we will only interview guests who have surpassed 100 million yen in reve...

Episode 73: Market Research in Japan with Robert Purss from McLaren Group

29 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast. In this episode, we are delighted to welcome back Robert Purss for the third time. He is the ...

Japan Scalers | Episode 8: Scaling Cornerstone Recruitment in Japan with Alex Zoboli

22 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the eighth episode of our new series Japan Scalers. In this series, we will only interview guests who have surpassed 100 million yen in rev...

Episode 72: Paid Advertising in Japan with Milosz Bugajski from Humble Bunny

15 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast. In this episode, we welcome Milosz Bugajski, a partner and advertising lead at Humble Bunny, ...

Japan Scalers | Episode 7: Scaling Tokyo Family Stays in Japan with Tracey Northcott

08 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the seventh episode of our new series Japan Scalers. In this series, we will only interview guests who have surpassed 100 million yen in re...

Japan Scalers | Episode 6: Scaling Tripadvisor in Japan with Michael Stobo

31 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the sixth episode of our new series Japan Scalers. In this series, we will only interview guests who have surpassed 100 million yen in reve...

Episode 71: Influencer Marketing in Japan with Stephen Heller from Hashi Media

25 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast. In this episode, we are joined by Steve Heller, the Chief Operating Officer of Hashi Media, a...

Japan Scalers | Episode 5: Scaling Code Chrysalis in Japan with Yan Fan

18 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is the fifth episode of our new series Japan Scalers. In this series, we will only interview guests who have surpassed 100 million yen in revenue...

Episode 70: Import Compliance and Logistics in Japan with Scott Scofield from COVUE

11 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast. In this episode, we are joined once again by Scott Scofield, CEO of COVUE. COVUE is well-know...

Japan Scalers | Episode 4: Scaling YouTube in Japan with David Macdonald

27 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is the fourth episode of our new series Japan Scalers. In this series, we will only interview guests who have surpassed 100 million yen in revenu...

Japan Scalers | Episode 3: Scaling Arigato Travel in Japan with Elizabeth Anne Kyle

20 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is the third episode of our new series Japan Scalers. In this series, we will only interview guests who have surpassed 100 million yen in revenue...

Episode 69: E-Commerce Websites and Platforms in Japan Part 1 with Scott Scofield from COVUE

13 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast. Today we're joined by Scott Scofield, CEO of COVUE. COVUE is well-known as a brand operat...

Episode 68: Building a Community in Japan with Takuo Urushihara from Venture Cafe

01 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast, we welcome Takuo Urushihara, who serves as the Program Manager (international) for Venture Café Tokyo. ...

Japan Scalers | Episode 2: Scaling Häagen-Dazs in Japan with Bela Schweiger

23 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is the second episode of our new series Japan Scalers. In this series, we will only interview guests who have surpassed 100 million yen in revenu...

Japan Scalers | Episode 1: Scaling One Coin English with Tyson Batino

16 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This is a very special episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast. It will be our first of many episodes on Japan Scalers. In this series, we will only inte...

Episode 67: Marketing Agencies in Japan Part 2 with Robert Purss

09 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast, we welcome once again Robert Purss, Founder and Managing Director of McLaren Group. Following our discus...

Episode 66: PR & Media in Japan with Momoka Ebi from Redhill

02 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast, we welcome Momoka Ebi, an accomplished professional specializing in PR, sales, and marketing. At Redhill...

Episode 65: JETRO Startups Support in Japan with Yusuke Kaga and Will Ferguson

21 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast, we welcome Kaga Yusuke from JETRO's Startup Support Division and Will Ferguson, an expert in interna...

Episode 64: Marketing Agencies in Japan Part 1 with Robert Purss

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast, we welcome Robert Purss, Founder and Managing Director of McLaren Group, a Tokyo-based bilingual Marketi...

Episode 63: Account Based Marketing in Japan with Robert Heldt

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast, we welcome Robert Heldt, the CEO of Custom Media. Serving as a comprehensive B2B agency, Custom Media sp...

Episode 62 : Startup Events in Japan with Antti Sonninen

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the ⁠Scaling Japan Podcast⁠, we are joined by Antti Sonninen. Antti is the main organizer of Takeoff Tokyo, the place for inter...

Episode 61: SEO Marketing in Japan with Jeff Crawford

28 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another episode of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Scaling Japan Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, we welcome Jeff Crawford, the CEO of Zo Digital Japan. T...

Episode 60: Social Media in Japan with Dustin Ikeda

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Scaling Japan Podcast⁠⁠⁠, we welcome Dustin Ikeda, the co-founder of Hashi Media. One of the leading social m...

Episode 59: How to Design Japanese Websites with Goki Sawada

07 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of ⁠⁠⁠⁠Scaling Japan Podcast⁠⁠, we welcome Goki Sawada, the co-founder of Mixer, a design service that provides professio...

Episode 58: Japan startup Ecosystem in 2023 part 2 with Joshua Flannery

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of ⁠⁠⁠Scaling Japan Podcast⁠, we are once again joined by Joshua Flannery, the CEO of Innovation Dojo and a pivotal figure i...

Episode 57: Japan startup Ecosystem in 2023 with Joshua Flannery

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of ⁠⁠Scaling Japan Podcast, we welcome Joshua Flannery, the founder and CEO of Innovation Dojo Group, delves into the key aspects...

Episode 56: Getting a PoC Done in Japan with John Kirch

05 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of ⁠Scaling your company⁠, we are delighted to have John Kirch, a Tokyo-based consultant with over 30 years of experience in helpi...

Episode 55: Hiring a Japanese Business Developer with Takashi Nishida

30 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of ⁠Scaling your company⁠⁠ podcast, we have Takashi Nishida, the CEO of Sophia Projects and a Business Development and Customer ...

Episode 54: Startups in Aichi and Nagoya with Satoru & Akihiro

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this special episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Today, we're delighted to host two distinguished guests: Satoru Ichih...

Epsiode 53: Startups in Kobe with Yoshi Nishikawa

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Scaling Japan Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, we have Yoshi Nishikawa, he is an innovation specialist for the city of Ko...

Episode 52: System integrators in Japan with Younes Hairej

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Scaling Japan Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, we have Younes Hairej, founder and CEO at Aokumo, which helps medium to l...

Episode 51: Corporate Venture Capital Part 2 with Gerrard Lai

18 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Scaling Japan Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠, we welcome Gerrard Lai, a Senior Associate at MUFG Innovation Partners, the CVC...

Episode 50: Starting a Restaurant with William Ryan

10 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the ⁠⁠⁠Scaling Japan Podcast⁠⁠⁠, we welcome William Ryan, the CEO of Japan Hospitality Consultants, who supports fello...

Episode 49: Part Three of Selling to the Government with Ruth Jarman

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the ⁠⁠⁠Scaling Japan Podcast⁠⁠⁠, we are happy to welcome back Ruth Jarman, the founder and CEO of Jarman International ...

Episode 48: Startups in Shibuya with Yoshiro Tasaka

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Scaling Japan Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, we are joined by Yoshiro Tasaka. He works for the Shibuya City Gover...

Episode 47: Startups in Sapporo with Miho Tanaka

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Scaling Japan Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, we are excited to welcome back Miho Tanaka. She was one of the first few g...

Episode 46: Japanese Business Manners with Rochelle Kopp

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Scaling Japan Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠, we are excited to welcome back Rochelle Kopp. She is the founder and managing pr...

Episode 45: Japanese Business Culture with Rochelle Kopp

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the ⁠⁠⁠Scaling Japan Podcast⁠⁠⁠, we are delighted to be joined by Rochelle Kopp. She is the founder and managing princi...

Episode 44: Pitch Decks with Schyler Alexandra Cole

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the ⁠⁠Scaling Japan Podcast⁠⁠, we are happy to welcome back Schyler Alexandra Cole, an associate at Incubate Fund and a fou...

Episode 43: Part Two of Selling to the Government with Ruth Jarman

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the ⁠⁠Scaling Japan Podcast⁠⁠, we are happy to welcome back Ruth Jarman, the founder and CEO of Jarman International KK. Sh...

Episode 42: Part Two of VCs in Japan with Schyler Alexandra Cole

14 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the ⁠Scaling Japan Podcast⁠, we are happy to welcome back Schyler Alexandra Cole, an associate at Incubate Fund and a founder o...

Episode 41: State of Startups in Japan in 2023 with Tim Romero

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast, we are joined by Tim Romero as he sheds light on the startup ecosystem in Japan. He discusses how the st...

Episode 40: Part One of VCs in Japan with Schyler Alexandra Cole

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the ⁠⁠⁠Scaling Japan Podcast⁠⁠⁠, we are joined by Schyler Alexandra Cole, an associate at Incubate Fund and a founder o...

Episode 39: Purchasing a Franchise with Ziv Nakajima-Magen

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the ⁠⁠Scaling Japan Podcast⁠⁠, we are excited to be joined by Ziv Nakajima-Magen, the co-founder and partner at Nippon Trad...

Episode 38: Selling to the Government with Ruth Jarman

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the ⁠Scaling Japan Podcast⁠, we are joined by Ruth Jarman, the founder and CEO of Jarman International KK. She also sits on the...

Episode 37: Types of Sales Frameworks in Japan with Evan Burkosky

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast, we are joined once again by Evan Burkosky. He is an expert on marketing and sales in Japan, angel invest...

Episode 36: Using Channel Partners in Japan with John Kirch

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast, we are excited to welcome back John Kirch. He is the Head of beqom Japan, a total compensation managemen...

Episode 35: Marketing and Sales for B2B SAAS Products with Evan Burkosky

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast, we are joined by Evan Burkosky. As an expert on marketing and sales in Japan, he is an angel investor, s...

Episode 34: Understanding Japanese Consumers with Polina Oba

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast, we are joined by Polina Oba. She has a master’s degree on sustainable food supply chains and is the CO...

Episode 33: Tourism Industry in Japan with Fumiko Yoshida

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast, we are joined by Fumiko Yoshida. She is the COO of Tricolage, a company that provides sustainable touris...

Episode 32: Launching a Japanese product/service abroad with Benjamin Boas

04 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast, we are excited to be joined by Benjamin Boas. He is an official advisor to the Japanese government’s C...

Episode 31: E-commerce in Japan with Arisa Ueno

14 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast, we are excited to be joined by Arisa Chelsea Ueno. As a consultant, she helps companies with new busines...

Episode 30: Japan Market Entry and Research with Andrew Edsall

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast, we are joined by Andrew Edsall, the CEO and head researcher for Great Wave Consulting and the APAC Direc...

Episode 29: Crowdfunding in Japan with Vincent Nicol

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast, we are excited to welcome back Vincent Nicol, the co-founder of GourmetPro. A couple of weeks back, he g...

Episode 28: Tech Market Entry in Japan with John Kirch

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast, we are joined by John Kirch. He is the Head of beqom Japan, a total compensation management software sol...

Episode 27: Distribution in Japan with Vincent Nicol

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast, we are joined by Vincent Nicol, the co-founder of GourmetPro. He has over 15 years of experience in the ...

Episode 26: Strategic Leadership in Japan with Timothy Connor

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast, we are joined once again by Timothy Connor. He has returned to introduce the right strategic leadership ...

Episode 25: Finding Product Market Fit with Timothy Connor

07 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast, we are joined by a highly requested guest, Timothy Connor. He is the founder and manager of Synnovate, a...

Episode 24: Introduction to Japan Market Entry with Maor Shwartz

28 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast, we are joined by Maor Shwartz. Although Maor's background is primarily in cyber sercurity, he has spent ...

Episode 23: Startup Incubators and Accelerators with Erdinç and Yu Li

21 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is a special episode of Scaling Japan as we would like to introduce two guests today, Erdinç Ekinci and Yu Li Shein. They are both cofounders of...

Episode 22: Banking and Loans in Japan with Larry Greenberg

07 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast, we are joined by Larry Greenberg. He is the CEO of Urban Connections in Japan and has over 30 years of b...

Episode 21: IPO Process in Japan with Nalin Advani

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Scaling Japan Podcast we are excited to welcome a highly anticipated guest, Nalin Advani, the co-founder of Entomo. He is a wel...

Episode 20: Corporate Venture Capital in Japan with Makoto Shibata

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Scaling Japan podcast we are so lucky to be joined by Makoto Shibata, the head of FINOLAB. He will be sharing his knowledge on ...

Episode 19: Japanese Startup Cities with Akiko Nakagawa from Fukuoka GSC

03 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As more cities in Japan are developing programs to support and attract entrepreneurs, we have a speical guest, Akiko Nakagawa from the Fukuoka City Gl...

Episode 18: Sales Framework Explained with Mari Ono

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Scaling Japan sales series, Mari Ono joins us once again to talk about sales frameworks. While this episode will give a brief r...

Episode 17: Implementing a Workable B2B Sales Strategy in Japan with Fuminori Gunji

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are excited to welcome back Fuminori Gunji, our first repeat guest, in this episode of the Scaling Japan podcast. In episode 13, Fuminori joined us...

Episode 16: Growing Your Business through Word of Mouth with Helen Iwata

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Helen Iwata, an amazing woman with over 30 years of professional experience in Japan, joins us in this episode of Scaling Japan. Helen is the presiden...