The Growth Hub is our regular gathering for an open exchange on the realities of building and scaling ventures in Japan.
This session dives into a paradox of low valuations, pressure toward premature IPOs, and the near-absence of a functional secondary market.
Together, these shape a very different exit landscape from what founders might expect coming from the US or Europe.
To unpack this, we are thrilled to welcome Jordan Fisher, founder of Zehitomo and one of the most active voices pushing for the evolution of liquidity and secondary markets in Japan.
We'll cover:
This interactive discussion will be moderated by Francisco (Special Advisor, Shibuya City).
Conducted in English.
Shibuya Startup Support is an initiative by the Shibuya City Office to support startups looking to launch or expand in Japan. We provide guidance, visa and incorporation support, and access to a thriving local ecosystem.
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We are a group of startup founders, investors and other people related to or interested in the startup scene, who gather every Tuesday at the Tokyo International Forum, starting from 11:30 AM to have lunch, share our experiences and discuss various topics in a casual environment.
