Philippe Khin is the founder of the language exchange app SewaYou. Fluent in Cambodian, French, English, and Japanese with an N1 certification, his app focuses on helping people connect in-person to build stronger language and communication skills.

Topics covered in today's episode include: 

-How (and why) to speed up your eligibility for permanent residency in Japan.

-Time management and avoiding burnout as a solo founder.

-Why it’s most effective to focus on addressing people’s pain points to influence them.

-The staying power of in-person networking, especially in the Tokyo startup community.

Philippe's Links:

SewaYou: https://www.sewayou.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/philippe-khin/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/philippekhin

Twitter: https://twitter.com/philippekhin

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