[DAY1/2] GROWTH INDUSTRY CONFERENCE SIDE EVENT -Meet the Global Investor-

D&I Unleashed: Discussion with Global Investor Bill Liao on Breaking the Bias (English Session)

Biases are prevalent worldwide, not just limited to the startup ecosystem. In this special session, we invite SOSV’s Bill Liao from overseas to discuss Diversity & Inclusion (D&I), aiming to broaden perspectives through insights, raw voices, and communication with investors and ecosystem builders from both domestic and international domains.

[Event Details]

・Date: Monday, Feb 19, 2024 18:00-21:00 (Registration: 18:00-18:30)

・Language: English session, with Japanese-English language support for networking

・Admission: Free

・Venue: Shibuya Bridge (1-29-3 Higashi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)

・Organizer: GROWTH INDUSTRY CONFERENCE (for Startups, Inc.)

・Support: Shibuya Startup Support *no online streaming

➢Registration: https://gric-sideevent-di.peatix.com/

<Agenda> (tentative)

・18:00-18:30 Registration

・18:30-19:30 Session

・19:30-20:00 Q&A

・20:00-21:00 Networking

*Schedule subject to change.

<Speakers>

・SOSV – General Partner – Bill Liao

・Shibuya Startups Inc. – CEO – Shiho Watabe

・Tokyo Women in VC – Director – Eriko Suzuki

<Recommended for>

– Those planning to start or already running a business

– Individuals active as investors in VC, CVC, and similar capacities

– Professionals in corporate departments focusing on D&I

– Anyone who wishs to connect with domestic and international ecosystem players

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