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Global Tech Webinar – Japan
Tuesday, 15 November 2022
3.00 pm – 4:00 pm
Virtual
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Australian Information Industry Association (AIIA) and Austrade have partnered to host a series of monthly webinars to help Australian tech businesses access new ASEAN markets.
In November, the webinar will focus on Japan.
Startup Masterclass: Succeeding in the Japan market
Japanese companies and venture capital are proactively scouring the globe for promising startups to invest in and partner with, which presents opportunities for Australian startups. Learn from the practitioners who help realise these commercial partnerships, the lessons learned and how to navigate to successful outcomes.
Japan is the world’s third-largest economy. Its GDP is projected to grow at the fastest pace in 12 years (source: International Monetary Fund). The Japanese government is scaling up generous funding to supercharge its world-class innovation ecosystem, high-quality infrastructure, and top-notch R&D. Together with Japan’s free-market economy and cutting-edge technologies, it is a great destination for Australian tech companies to push for innovation and revenue growth.
Corporate Japan is aggressively scouting for startups globally that can fill technology gaps and spur growth. But connecting to Japanese companies has its challenges and hurdles to overcome. Come and join our Global Tech masterclass for Aussie tech companies to learn how other Australian startups have made that connection work successfully.
From this event you will:
- Understand the challenges and opportunities in digital trade
- Gain pro-tips to formulate your export strategy for the Japanese market
- Empower you with insights to scale your business, form commercial partnerships, and reap successful outcomes
Register now to join us to explore export opportunities and gain insights into the Japanese market.
Speakers
Vivien was appointed Trade and Investment Commissioner, and Counsellor (Commercial) at the Australian Embassy in Tokyo in May 2021. Vivien’s current remit spans across sectors such as advanced technology, research and development, the start-up economy, future cities, defence, space, and financial services.
Vivien joined Austrade in 2003 and has held a number of roles within the organisation. This includes offshore assignments in Singapore, Malaysia and South Korea. Before taking up her appointment in Tokyo, Vivien was the Head of the Defence, Advanced Manufacturing and Space sectors team, and in 2017 was the Assistant General Manager of the Trade division where she had strategic oversight of four Industry sectors – Advanced Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Resources and Energy, and Services & Technology.
Shoe-g Ueyama has grown the Japanese market for Canva since 2019.
He started from managing and terminating former partnerships. Then he built a local team from scratch. Under his leadership, the monthly Active Users grown more than 10 time from 2019 to 2022. Revenue has been growing.
Before Canva, Shoe-g San worked at Dropbox Japan. He helped grow self-serve revenue for Japan and also other Asian countries.
Joshua is a recognised innovation ecosystem leader in both Japan and Australia, as the co-founder and CEO of Innovation Dojo Japan.
His experience includes Japan Country Manager for European open innovation firm Rainmaking, lead Director for the largest start-up hub in the Southern Hemisphere, Sydney Start-up Hub, and he was the first hire and leader of the University of New South Wales start-up programs, which grew to become the leading university for entrepreneurs in Australia.
Joshua also has direct experience bringing an edtech tech start-up into Japan as Managing Director of StudyLink K.K.
A seasoned strategy consulting professional with rich experience of leading and executing engagements for Fortune 500 businesses, large MNCs and government bodies across Asia Pacific.
Rachit has advised clients on market entry, growth and new business creation / innovation topics in a diverse range of industries.
Rachit heads Japan’s advisory & investment firm – Industrial Growth Platform, Inc.’s (IGPI) Australia business.
Before joining IGPI, Rachit was the Country Manager at YCP Solidiance and thereafter a co-founder of Conquerem – an online B2B e-bidding platform for boutique consulting firms.
Thank you to our partners – Austrade
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