Global Entrepreneur Seminar
Nov. 20, 2014, 20:15 - 22:45
Tokyo, Japan
Venue: National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies, Soukairou Hall, 7-22-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-8677 (view map)
Cost: Free
Global Entrepreneur Week 2014 - Panel discussion on the risks and benefits of becoming an entrepreneur.
Being entrepreneurial is all about taking risks, overcoming challenges, and learning to make tough decisions that can benefit both yourself and others you lead. Entrepreneurship is also about finding your passion, experiencing joy in doing something unique, and possibly even inspiring others to do the same along the way. Local founders and innovators, all with education experience abroad, will discuss the risks and benefits of becoming an entrepreneur in Japan.
Reception with complimentary drinks will be served at 8:45pm
This event is hosted by IMPACT Foundation Japan and co-hosted by the Berkeley Club of Japan and Japan Stanford Association.
Program
Introductions by Dr. Kiyoshi Kurokawa, chairman, IMPACT Foundation Japan
Opening remarks by U.S. Embassy representative
Speakers include:
- Kakutaro Kitashiro, former president, IBM Japan (Berkeley alum)
- Hiro Maeda, managing director, Beenos
- Doga Maikura, young social entrepreneur and TEDxYouth ambassador
- Tadayasu Kiyokawa, CEO, Oh My Glasses (Stanford alum)
- John H. Martyn, co-founder, Coursebase