Startonomics Tokyo
June 9th, (registration starts 08:30am) 09:00am - 06:00pm
Overview
Startonomics Tokyo will be a one-day workshop designed by international and local entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs providing a comprehensive overview of technology platforms, market opportunities, and investment climate from both US and Japan perspectives, and focused on startup success in internet, software, gaming, and mobile.
Registration
Startonomics Tokyo for now is an invitation only event due to limited space available at the venue. We may open up the registration for additional participants at a later stage. Thank you for your understanding.
Statonomics Tokyo is sponsored by KDDI Web Communications who we would like to thank very much for providing the location for this event. KDDI Web Communications Inc. was founded in 1997 and is a leading Japanese hosting provider with focus on small and medium sized enterprises. The company has more than 40,000 corporate clients and 7,000 resellers for its SMB hosting services. It is a division of KDDI Corporation, the second largest Japanese telecommunications operator with over US $36 billion in revenues in 2008.
Event Location
KDDI Web Communications .inc
Sumitomo R&D Kojimachi Bldg.No.3, 3-6 Kojimachi,
Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 102-0083, JAPAN
Agenda (subject to change!)
| Time | Session | Who |
| 08:30 - 09:00 | Registration | |
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09:00 - 09:15 |
Opening |
KDDI Webcommunications |
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09:15 - 10:15
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Overview of the Japanese online Market: Web, Mobile & Gaming
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Web:
Mobile:
Gaming: |
| 10:15 - 10:30 | Morning break | |
| 10:30 - 11:15 |
Success Story: DeNA Since its launch in November 1999, DeNA’s bidders Internet auction site has been expanding its services to include online shopping and services for mobile phone users. In March 2004 Mobaoku, an auction service exclusive to mobile phones, was launched. This was followed by the launch of Mobage-town, a mobile game community, in February 2006. Hitting the mark with mobile phone users, these and other mobile-related services have been growing at an explosive rate. As a result of these developments DeNA has also been enjoying increasing earnings from their online advertising business. |
Shin Ikeji International Business Department |
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11:15 - 11:45
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Lightening Talks by Japanese Startups | |
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11:45 - 13:00
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Lunch break
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13:00 - 13:15
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From the Frontline: Entrepreneurship in Japan Kristopher Tate, a native of silicon valley who now lives in Japan, talks about the current condition of entrepreneurship in Japan, where future opportunities exist in the region and possibilities on how to get here. |
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| 13:15 - 14:15 | Japan investment overview (Panel) |
Moderator: Shinichiro Fukushige, Technology Investment Practice, Cross Border Investment Practice
Brian Nelson, Chairman & CEO
Yozo Kaneko, CEO (tbc.) |
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14:15 - 15:15
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US Platforms & Social Networking This session will provide an overview of US-based consumer internet platforms and social networks. The panel will discuss the relative strengths & weaknesses of many popular internet services, including: Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, LinkedIn, Google/YouTube, and other social networks & technology platforms. Specific emphasis will be places on distribution and monetization opportunities for venture-backed startups and other 3rd-party developers.
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Bradley Horowitz
Dave McClure
Dan Gould
tbc. |
| 15:15 - 15:45 | Afternoon break | |
| 15:45 - 16:30 |
US investment overview This session will provide a look at the current state of US startup investment, from both the venture capital and angel investor perspective. Topics will cover how the fundraising process works in Silicon Valley and elsewhere, how angel investment syndicates work, what market prices are for companies raising capital, and what the recent financial downturn means for US-based VCs and angels. Panelists will provide feedback on recent investment deals in which they have participated and/or received funding. |
Dave McClure
Joyce Kim
tbc. |
| 16:30 - 17:00 |
The Lean Startup The Lean Startup is a practical approach for creating and managing a new breed of company that excels in low-cost experimentation, rapid iteration, and true customer insight. It uses principles of agile software development, open source and web 2.0, and lean manufacturing to guide the creation of technology businesses that create disruptive innovation.
In this presentation, serial entrepreneur Eric Ries will share practical solutions based in his work building IMVU to more than 25 million members worldwide and his experiences consulting to more than a dozen technology startups. |
Eric Ries |
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17:00 - 17:30
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Wrapup & Close
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Dave McClure |
The agenda is under development and subject to change.
Participants
