the Executives: A Dialogue with Majid

Episode 9: Miho Tanaka, Head of Hokkaido Innovation Week & CEO @ StartupWork Inc.

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Welcome to our latest podcast episode featuring the inspiring Miho Tanaka, Founder & CEO of Startup Work Inc. and Head of Hokkaido Innovation Week. Miho is a powerhouse in Japan's startup scene, driving significant change and innovation.

In This Episode:

  • Miho's journey in the startup world and her vision for international entrepreneurs in Japan.
  • The challenges and triumphs of implementing the startup visa initiatives.
  • Behind the scenes of Hokkaido Innovation Week and its impact.
  • Success stories and strategic insights from Miho's leadership at Startup Work Inc.
  • The role of cultural exchange and diversity in today's global startup landscape.
  • Navigating the new normal post-COVID-19 in the startup ecosystem.
  • Empowering advice for women entrepreneurs and predictions for future trends.

    • Chapters:

    00:35 Introduction

    01:16 Miho’s Introduction

    02:24 Topic introduction

    02:40 Inspiration for supporting startups and entrepreneurs in Japan

    06:09 Are international entrepreneurs able to start a business in Japan?

    07:14 Vision behind the startup visa initiatives in Hokkaido

    10:11 Challenges faced during the digital transformation of startup visa programs

    11:50 What is the Hokkaido Innovation Week, and what is the inspiration behind the event?

    17:02 Number of attendees at Hokkaido Innovation Week

    20:06 Success story of an entrepreneur who benefited from visa initiatives of Hokkaido

    25:33 Role of Startup Work Inc. in attracting entrepreneurs to Japan

    29:40 Advice for entrepreneurs/founders who want to create a startup in Japan

    35:39 Event management experience of Miho

    38:18 How does international experience support building a flourishing global startup ecosystem

    40:50 Adaptation of the startup ecosystem to the challenges of COVID-19

    43:10 Advice for women entrepreneurs on starting a startup

    48:00 Trends that you foresee in the Japanese startup ecosystem in the coming years

    52:40 Concluding remarks

    📢 Connect with Miho Tanaka

    • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/miho-tanaka/ 
    • Startup Work Inc.: https://www.startupwork.io/ 
    • Hokkaido Innovation Week: https://hiw.cool/ 

      • 📢 Connect with Majid Mahmood

      • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/majid-m/ 
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