Session
EXPERTS
Building Collaborative Futures: Korea’s Perspective on Japan-Korea Ecosystems
In this session, we will delve into the unique perspectives of Korean startups and innovation leaders on Japan’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. By exploring the strengths, opportunities, and challenges observed from Korea, we aim to uncover actionable insights that can foster greater collaboration between the two nations.
Available passes
- Executive
- Business/Startup
- Rising Star
- City
Language:English
Speakers
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Keizo Arinobu
QueryPie, Inc.
Keizo Arinobu
QueryPie, Inc. Japan Country Manager
I'm currently the country manager of QueryPie Japan.Having the experiences in thouse start up companies Bea(US), Plumtree(US), WingArc1st(Japan), SAP(Germany), Talend(France), MongoDB(US), ThoughtSpot(US).I have many and deep experiences of working for foreign-affiliated companies and Japanese IT startups. My hobby is cleaning, and he especially enjoys observing the growth (increase) process of the dust in the vacuum cleaner.
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Kim Byunghoon
K-Strartup Center Tokyo
Kim Byunghoon
K-Strartup Center Tokyo
My name is KIM byunghoon working in the Korea SMEsl and Startups Agency in Tokyo. I am currently supporting Korean startups entering Japan market as a director of K-Startup Center Tokyo. K-Startup Center Tokyo is a Korean government agency. And KSC Tokyo has selected 17 Korean startups and moved them into CIC Tokyo to provide office space and to support business expansion in Japan.
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Na Kyumin
VCAT AI Corp.
Na Kyumin
VCAT AI Corp. Director
・State University of New York - Binghamton・2015: Established BlackRoom Inc.As CEO, led business strategy and service planning.In collaboration with major partner companies,managed mobile game development and live services.・2020: Held positions as head of live services and product management at Smilegate, Kakao Games, etc.・2024: Engaged in expanding the Japanese market as the business director of VCAT AI, Corp.・Has extensive experience in strategy, technology, and global business,and is currently focusing on business development in the APAC market.
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Brant Hwang
QueryPie, Inc.
Brant Hwang
QueryPie, Inc. CEO Founder
Master dgree form KAIST: Korea Advanced Institute of Science and TechnologyQueryPie is an IT security venture that I established in the United States in 2017.We have started sales activities in Korea and have a track record of over 100 companies using our security solution, and we have recently beselected as a notable global TOP 100 company.We established a Japan sales office in July 2024 and started sales activities in October.
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Ryusuke Komura
Venture Café Tokyo
Ryusuke Komura
Venture Café Tokyo / Executive Director
Experienced in IT and organizational development, with an MBA from Babson College. Led the launch of Venture Café Tokyo in 2018, fostering global innovation ecosystems. Currently serving in a leadership role since January 2024.