Connecting Entrepreneurs and Companies in Japan and Beyond: Go Global Hub #6 “Reverse Connect Tokyo — Practical Reverse Pitch —”
— Featuring Chika Yamamoto (CEO, CROSSBIE), creating collaboration through conversations about challenges faced by companies and organizations —
The Startup Lady Association operated Go Global Hub, a platform that connects entrepreneurs and companies in Japan with global innovation ecosystems.
The association was selected by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government for the FY2025 Global Exchange Promotion Program.
As the 6th event in this series, “Reverse Connect Tokyo — Practical Reverse Pitch —” was held on Monday, February 2, 2026, at Playground (Plug and Play Japan Office) in Shibuya, Tokyo.
Event Overview
Reverse Connect Tokyo — Practical Reverse Pitch —
Reverse Connect Tokyo is a hands-on program that brought together overseas startups, Japanese and international companies, venture capital firms, and government-related organizations.
Participants shared their organizational and business challenges, while attendees contributed ideas, insights, and potential solutions in response.
Through dialogue centered on real-world challenges, the program created new encounters leading to business collaboration, partnerships, and co-creation opportunities.
At the 5th edition, participants from Japan and abroad engaged in active reverse pitches initiated by organizational challenges.
Building on these outcomes, the 6th edition further deepened practical exchange, advancing discussions from challenge-sharing to concrete collaboration opportunities.
Keynote Speaker
Chika Yamamoto CEO | CROSSBIE
Chika Yamamoto is the CEO of CROSSBIE GmbH, driving cross-border acceleration initiatives connecting startups with large corporations and public-sector organizations, primarily between Japan and Europe.
She is also committed to supporting women entrepreneurs and is scheduled to lead “Women On The Rise,” an overseas expansion program for women founders under the Tokyo Metropolitan Government’s SUTEAM initiative in 2026.
Event Details
Monday, February 2, 2026
Venue
Playground(Plug and Play Japan Office, Shibuya Dogenzaka Tokyu Building 1F, 1-10-8 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo)
Highlights from the 6th “Reverse Connect Tokyo — Practical Reverse Pitch —”
About Go Global Hub
“Go Global Hub” will host a total of seven events, focusing on co-creation, problem-solving, and business matching. By deepening connections and collaboration amongst participants, we will spark the creation of new ventures.
For the latest updates, please visit the Go Global Hub Special Website.