SVJP EVENTS
Leading with Passion and Values: Changing Japan’s Job-Seeking Landscape
Wantedly is a social hiring platform that allows companies and talents to meet based on shared mission, vision, and passion,…
January 2021 SVJP Executive Roundtable with Jerry Yang
In late January 2021, we held our first roundtable of the year, featuring Yahoo co-founder Jerry Yang, a well-known Japanophile,…
The Year of Cybersecurity
The year 2020 has been like no other in recent time. While private companies and government organizations have made amazing…
Ikigai: Finding Purpose Through a Journey of Entrepreneurship in Japan
In 2008, a trip to Kyoto lead Victoria Tsai to a meeting with a geisha and a discovery of their…
The 2020 U.S. Presidential Election: Outcome and Implications for U.S. – Japan Relations
The November 3rd U.S. presidential election is the most consequential in our lifetime. President Donald Trump and former Vice President…
Japan: Capitalism That Works
Japan has what it takes to be a global champion economy, admired not just for socio-political stability but also for…
Y-Combinator: Road to Silicon Valley
Together with Y Combinator (YC), the Silicon Valley Japan Platform hosted a virtual event: “Road to Silicon Valley” on October…
How Virtual Worlds Will Change Our Lives Forever
The Silicon Valley Japan Platform hosted their monthly Benkyokai webinar: “HOW VIRTUAL WORLDS WILL CHANGE OUR LIVES FOREVER, Case Study:…
Venture Capital as the Bridge Between Japan and Silicon Valley
The Silicon Valley Japan Platform hosted the Benkyokai webinar: “Venture Capital as the Bridge Between Japan and Silicon Valley”. The webinar…
Japan’s Energy Sector: Changes and Innovations for Sustainability
The Silicon Valley Japan Platform hosted the Benkyokai webinar, “Japan’s Energy Sector: Changes and Innovations for Sustainability”. The speakers provided…
Rakuten’s Culture for Globalization and its PMI Impact
The Silicon Valley Japan Platform hosted a Benkyokai webinar featuring Mr. Shinji “Sandy” Kimura, Chief Strategy Officer of Rakuten USA,…
The Corona Virus, U.S. Presidential Election and U.S. Japan Relations
The Silicon Valley Japan Platform hosted its first Benkyokai webinar. It discussed the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on the…
Adobe’s Chief Product Officer discusses his professional journey
(Palo Alto – April 3, 2019) Scott Belsky, executive, entrepreneur, author, investor, and Adobe’s Chief Product Officer, sat down with Tab…
Founder & CEO of Treasure Data discusses founding and running an enterprise
(Palo Alto – March 6, 2019) Hiro Yoshikawa, VP & General Manager, Data Business at Arm and Founder & CEO…
Ripple Executive Discusses Blockchain with SVJP
(Palo Alto – January 9, 2019) Emi Yoshikawa, Senior Director of Joint Venture Partnerships at Ripple, sat down with Wayne…
Japan House: New Public Diplomacy Initiative
(Palo Alto – December 5, 2018) Yuko Kaifu, President of JAPAN HOUSE Los Angeles, shared how the JAPAN HOUSE helps…
SVJP Monthly Benkyokai
On August 4, 2016, the Silicon Valley Japan Platform hosted an inaugural monthly meeting, which has come to be known…