Stanford Seminar - Trends Among Japanese Startups

Explore the evolving landscape of Japanese startups in this Stanford seminar featuring speaker Allen Miner. Gain insights into the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Japan, comparing it with Silicon Valley and examining key factors such as venture capital investment, company innovation, talent acquisition, and exit patterns. Delve into the changing perceptions of Japanese startups, their global impact, and the emergence of innovative technologies. Analyze the role of public investors, new listing startups, and overseas investments in shaping Japan's startup scene. Discover how big corporate customers are influencing startup growth and learn about Japan's efforts to improve its reputation in global innovation. Investigate the competition between Silicon Valley and China, and explore notable Japanese startups in areas such as materials science, IoT, and biotechnology. Assess whether Japanese startups are truly exceptional and how they are tackling serious hardware and IoT challenges in this comprehensive examination of Japan's entrepreneurial transformation.

Intro
Background
Lack of Entrepreneurship
Differences between Japan and Silicon Valley
Total venture capital invested in Japan
Company innovation
Talent
Exit Patterns
Venture Capital Investors
Expectations
Public Investors
New Listing Startups
Overseas Investment
Buying from Startups
Big Corporate Customers
Japans Terrible Reputation
Global Innovation
Global Brands
JapanUS Innovation Awards
Innovation in Big Companies
HeadtoHead Competition
New Era in Japan
Silicon Valley vs China
Y Combinator
Ephesus
Spider Silk
Jeff Go
Big Nursery
Spider Thread
Favorite Japanese Startup
Are Japanese Startups Exceptional
Are Japanese Startups undertaking Serious Materials Hardware
Are Japanese Startups undertaking IoT