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Go Global Hub 2026 Vol.2: Connecting Entrepreneurs, Companies, and Investors from Japan and Around the World on October 26

～ Featuring an Entrepreneur from Kazakhstan and a Cross-Border Workshop to Co-Create New Business Ideas ～

Startup Lady Association (Representative Director: Moeko Suzuki) will host the second edition of its global business platform, "Go Global Hub 2026," on Monday, October 26, 2026, at SivanS Co., Ltd. in Shibuya, Tokyo.

This edition, titled "Go Global Hub 2026 Vol.2 | Co-create – Building Business Ideas Across Borders," will welcome Yerkezhan Zholdassova, Founder and CEO of Hired Valley, a Silicon Valley-based career technology startup, as a guest speaker from Kazakhstan.

Under the theme of "Co-create," entrepreneurs, companies, and investors from Japan and abroad will work in teams to develop new business ideas. By bringing together their diverse knowledge and experiences, participants will explore opportunities for new ventures and cross-border collaboration.

Vol.2「Build Together – Cross-border Co-Creation Workshop」Event Overview

The second edition, "Build Together – Cross-border Co-Creation Workshop," will bring together companies, startups, entrepreneurs, and investors from Japan and around the world for an interactive workshop.

Participants from different countries and industries will form teams to develop business ideas based on proposed themes and real-world business challenges. They can either refine existing ideas or collaborate with their teammates to create entirely new ones.

During the workshop, participants will use frameworks such as the Business Model Canvas and Lean Canvas to identify customer needs, define problems, clarify value propositions, and examine the requirements for turning their ideas into viable businesses.

At the end of the workshop, each team will deliver a three-minute presentation to share its proposed business idea.

By bringing together participants with diverse cultural, professional, and industry backgrounds, the event aims to foster meaningful connections that may lead to new ventures, business partnerships, proof-of-concept (PoC) projects, and international expansion.

Keynote Speaker

Yerkezhan Zholdassova
Founder & CEO, Hired Valley

erkezhan Zholdassova is the Founder and CEO of Hired Valley, a Silicon Valley-based career technology startup. She is a female entrepreneur whose work has been featured in Forbes.

Her background includes participation in NVIDIA's startup support program and studies at Stanford University. Hired Valley has also completed an accelerator program led by renowned Silicon Valley investor Tim Draper.

Her work has also been featured in New York City's Times Square, reflecting her growing international presence.

Date and Time

 Monday, October 26th, 2026 at 18:30 (doors open at 18:00)

開催場所

SivanS Co., Ltd.
4F, 1-26-20 Higashi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0011, Japan

Schedule

  • ​18:00 — Doors Open
  • ​18:30 — Event Begins
  • ​18:35 — Global Inspiration Session
  • ​18:50 — Panel Session
  • 19:05 — Co-Creation & Canvas Workshop
  • 19:50 ー 3-Minute Business presentation & Feedback
  • ​20:20 — Closing
  • ​20:30 Networking (finger food and drinks)
  • ​21:30 — Event Ends

Registration

Please register using the link below.

Registration

By participating in this event, attendees agree to the Terms of Participation and the Anti-Harassment Guidelines.

Please note that photographs and videos will be taken during the event for publicity purposes by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and/or Startup Lady Association, including publication on websites and social media. By attending the event, participants are deemed to have consented to such photography, filming, and publication.

Vol.1「Discover Global Challenges」Participant Voices

I learned more ways in which Japan is a niche market, and why some global solutions may not work here - and vice versa. I also learned a great framework from the main speaker, which turned lessons I’ve heard before into a very digestible and simple yet powerful format.
I was reminded that going global is not only about having a strong product or technology, but also about building the right network, understanding local markets, and finding the right partners. It was also valuable to hear different perspectives from people with diverse international backgrounds.
I especially appreciated the practical and honest perspectives on building businesses across borders. It was very inspiring and gave me several ideas that I can apply to my own business.
It was a wonderful session that gave me valuable insights into starting a business. Thank you so much!

About Go Global Hub

Go Global Hub is a global business platform established by the Startup Lady Association in 2025 to connect entrepreneurs, companies, investors, and other stakeholders from Japan and around the world and create opportunities for new businesses and co-creation.

The platform connects Japanese entrepreneurs and companies seeking to expand internationally with overseas entrepreneurs, companies, and investors interested in the Japanese market, providing opportunities for practical knowledge sharing, networking, and business matching.

Going beyond simple networking, Go Global Hub aims to create opportunities for new businesses, partnerships, and international expansion through dialogue and collaboration among participants.

What’s Next

This year, Go Global Hub will host a series of four events centered around co-creation, problem-solving, and business matching. Through each event, participants will deepen their connections and collaboration, with the goal of creating new business opportunities.

  • ​Vol.1｜Discover — Learn about global challenges and connect
  • ​Vol.2｜Co-create — Build business ideas across borders
  • ​Vol.3｜Validate — Test ideas from the perspective of overseas markets, companies, and investors
  • ​Vol.4｜Partner — Move toward concrete collaboration, PoCs, business partnerships, and global expansion
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