The Founder Institute’s 15th Anniversary Celebration – Startup Ecosystem Supporters Get-Together Event was a huge success!
On August 7th, at SivanS Lab in Shibuya, over 100 passionate supporters of the startup ecosystem came together despite short notice. Even with a thunderstorm raging outside, the energy in the room was electric as founders, investors, and industry leaders from the Tokyo startup community—including FI alumni and mentors—joined us to celebrate 15 years of innovation and entrepreneurship.
The connections made during the event were invaluable, with conversations sparking new partnerships, investment opportunities, and collaborative ventures. It wasn’t just a celebration; it was a gateway to global opportunities that underscored the power of our interconnected community.
A heartfelt thank you to our local leaders Erdinç Ekinci 🙋♂️ and Yu Li Shein, and our amazing mentors Ahram Chui, Karin Jork-Wellbrock (PCC), Evan Burkosky (kimaru.ai), Steve Monaghan, Dr. Joe H., Krishan Caldwell, Raphael Hodé, Reisa Matsuda, Alexander De Vore, Mahesh Kasar, Timothy Connor, So Saito, Yuichi Terada , Ed Thompson, Yoichi Morimoto, and Lauren Nham, who were there to support our mission of enhancing collaboration in Japan’s startup ecosystem.
