Connecting Entrepreneurs and Companies in Japan and Beyond: Go Global Hub #5 “Reverse Connect Tokyo — Practical Reverse Pitch —”

ーFeaturing Alex Odajima (J-Startup, Tokyo Metropolitan Government, Endeavor Japan) ,Pierre Bugel（METI & Embassy of France） Creating collaboration through conversations about challenges faced by startups and established companiesー

Startup Lady Signs Strategic Partnership Agreement with France-Based Acceleration Platform “Inovexus”

— Combining Japan’s Female Entrepreneur Support and Europe’s Investment Network to Accelerate Global Expansion —

Tokyo, Japan — Startup Lady is pleased to announce that on November 10, 2025, weheld a formal signing ceremony with Inovexus, a global acceleration fund headquartered in Paris, France (CEO: Philip Roche), to establish a strategic partnership.

Hands-on Program for Women Entrepreneurs Aiming for Global Success HerRise STEP4: Investor Readiness - Understanding Investor Mindsets to Enhancing Your Pitch

The Startup Lady Association held STEP4 of “HerRise,” a hands-on training program organized by Shibuya City to support current and aspiring women entrepreneurs.

This session, themed “Investor Readiness: Understanding Investor Mindset and Enhancing Your Pitch,” featured guest speakers Kazuhide Hashida and Mariko Yazawa. They led participants through a practical workshop centered on investor perspectives and pitch development.

Startup Lady Announces Sponsorship of “TOKYO GLOBAL INNOVATION CHALLENGE” to Support Aspiring Student Entrepreneurs

Tokyo, Japan — Startup Lady (Head Office: Shinjuku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Moeko Suzuki) will  be sponsoring the international business competition “TOKYO GLOBAL INNOVATION CHALLENGE,” aimed at university and graduate students from both Japan and abroad. Through this initiative, we will provide support to students in areas such as application promotion and mentorship, as part of the Startup Lady Award.

Connecting Entrepreneurs and Companies in Japan and Beyond:“Go Global Hub” Held the 4th Global Connector Salon — Practical Business-Matching Networking Event

―Featuring Takuma Iwasa, CEO of Shiftall Inc., a hands-on business-matching event designed to create new collaborations through business ideas ―

The Startup Lady Association operated “Go Global Hub,” a platform for Japanese and global entrepreneurs and companies to innovate, connect, and collaborate.

As the 4th event in this series, the “Global Connector Salon — Practical Business-Matching Networking Event —” was held on Tuesday, December 10, 2025, at United, Inc.

Connecting Entrepreneurs and Companies in Japan and Beyond: “Go Global Hub” 3rd Global Connector Salon was Held

―Featuring Inovexus CEO Philippe Roche and a Hands-on Business Matching Session—

The Startup Lady Association operated “Go Global Hub,” a platform for Japanese and global entrepreneurs and companies to innovate, connect, and collaborate. The 3rd Global Connector Salon was held on Monday, November 10, 2025, at Playground (Plug and Play Japan Office) in Shibuya.

Moeko Suzuki, Representative Director of Startup Lady Association,will speak at “InnovateHer Tokyo 2025.”

Moeko Suzuki, Representative Director of the Startup Lady Association,will be speaking at InnovateHer Tokyo 2025, which will be held from November 6–7, 2025,at Tokyo Innovation Base (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo).

Connecting Entrepreneurs and Companies in Japan and Beyond: “Go Global Hub” Held Its 2nd Cross-Border Startup Match Salon

— Featuring Keynote Speaker Koçu Oya and a Co-Creation Networking Session —

Startup Lady Association established “Go Global Hub,” a platform for Japanese and global entrepreneurs and companies to innovate, connect, and collaborate.

The 2nd Cross-Border Startup Match Salon was held on Monday, October 27th, 2025, at Playground (Plug and Play Japan Office).

Hands-on Program for Women Entrepreneurs Aiming for Global Success — HerRise STEP3

― Workshop on “Media & PR Strategy” Featuring Chris Kirkland and Yuko Endo ―

The Startup Lady Association held STEP3 of HerRise, a training program organized by Shibuya City to empower current and aspiring female entrepreneurs.
This session’s theme was “Media & PR Strategy”, featuring guest speakers Chris Kirkland and Yuko Endo, in an interactive, practice-based workshop.

Go Global Hub held the 1st “Cross-Border Startup Match Salon,” connecting entrepreneurs and companies in Japan and worldwide.

The Startup Lady Association launched the “Go Global Hub,” a new platform for Japanese entrepreneurs and companies to drive innovation, collaboration, and exchange, by hosting the first “Cross-Border Startup Match Salon.”

For this inaugural session, Jordan Fisher, Co-founder of Zehitomo and Venture Partner at Antler, joined as a keynote speaker and led a hands-on program designed to foster co-creation.

Moeko Suzuki, Representative Director of Startup Lady, to Spoke at the 2025 U.S.-Japan Sister Cities Summit

We are pleased to announce that Moeko Suzuki, Representative Director of Startup Lady,spoke at the 2025 U.S.-Japan Sister Cities Summit, to be held from September 16–19, 2025, in Izumisano City, Osaka Prefecture.

Ms. Suzuki took part in the breakout session of “Unlocking Opportunities: A U.S.-Japan Dialogue on Female Leadership & Innovation,” where she engaged in the dialogue around women’s leadership and innovation.

【Update】Call for Partners for the “Go Global Hub”
– Seeking partners to support cross-border challenges and co-creation –

Startup Lady  has established the Go Global Hub, a platform where entrepreneurs, investors, and companies from Japan and around the world can connect, collaborate, and create new innovations as part of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s FY2025 Global Exchange Activation Program.

We are now inviting corporate and organizational partners, as well as media partners, to join us in advancing this initiative.

Startup Lady Association and Tokyo Metropolitan Government Launch “Go Global Hub” to Connect Entrepreneurs and Businesses in Japan and Worldwide

Startup Lady  has established the Go Global Hub, a platform where entrepreneurs, investors, and companies from Japan and around the world can connect, collaborate, and create new innovations as part of the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s FY2025 Global Exchange Activation Program.

Startup Lady Association Commissioned to Operate “HerRise,”a Practical Program for Women Entrepreneurs, by Shibuya City

Tokyo, Japan – The Startup Lady Association is pleased to announce that we have been commissioned by Shibuya City to operate “HerRise,” a training program and community designed for women entrepreneurs and aspiring founders.

METI-Commissioned Project “GIRAFFES JAPAN”
– Startup Lady Association Selected to Co-Manage “RED TOHOKU”

Tokyo, Japan – The Startup Lady Association is pleased to announce that, together with Hands-on Inc., we have been commissioned to manage “RED TOHOKU (Regional Entrepreneurship Design)”, a program under the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s (METI) women’s entrepreneurship support initiative “GIRAFFES JAPAN.”

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