Techstars Startup Weekend Tokyo

🌟 Just three weeks into this journey with Antler Malaysia, and it’s already proving to be an incredible experience. One of the highlights has been attending Founder Feature sessions with inspiring leaders who bring a wealth of experience and insights from the founder and VC ecosystem. Thank you to Moses Lo, Anthony See, Chrissy Hu, Hardesh Singh and Lim Kok Hing for sharing your invaluable perspectives on scaling businesses, navigating challenges, and building impactful, resilient startups. I am deeply grateful to learn from each of you. Special thanks to Khazanah Nasional Berhad for their continued support in fostering innovation in Malaysia. I’m excited to apply these insights as I build solutions aimed at creating a positive, sustainable and lasting impact. Pedal to the metal! Quite a few people to tag, but here goes: Sachin Kumar Sharma, Lin Azman, Muhammad Talal Saleem, Audrey Aui Yong, Choong Wai(David) Fu, Ir. Ts. Dr. Kah Yung Yap, CEng, Qistina Subri, Tze Min Teo, Murali Haripalan, Kaanthan S., Miyen Fong and many more! #Entrepreneurship #VC #FounderJourney #AntlerMalaysia #Innovation #Sustainability #BuildingImpact #StartupJourney #Cohort3

🚀Exciting News! JETRO Startup is kicking off the “Bio UK Launchpad” program in collaboration with MedCity! 🧬🧪 We are thrilled to support six promising Japanese biotech startups as they embark on their journey to enter the UK market. These startups will receive tailored mentorship from industry experts and stay in the UK from January 20th to January 30th, 2024, to accelerate their growth. EditForce Inc. 🌟Yuki Tanabe PURMX Therapeutics,Inc. 🌟Kazuhiro Takahashi Tomoko Kikuchi NB Health Laboratory Co., LTD. 🌟Kiyoshi Takahashi iXgene Inc. 🌟Atsushi Mizuno molmir, Inc 🌟Masataka Yamamoto COGNANO, Inc. 🌟Akihiro Imura Yasuko Imura A huge thank you to our incredible mentors, Mark Fisher and Andrew Tingey, and Medcity team, Nicki Bromwich and Alex Straw, for making this possible! Your support is instrumental in helping these startups reach new heights in the global biotech scene. Lastly, I deeply appreciate JETRO London team and JETRO Startup team always being there. Yoshihiko Ito Shoko Yoshida Masumi Ota Yoko Okawara Ayumi Kabu SHIONO Tatsuhiko #biotech #startup #UKmarket #mentorship #globalexpansion #JETRO #MedCity

We’re now in the third week of Antler 🇲🇾 Malaysia’s third cohort, and the pressure is on. These past two and half weeks have been all about reshaping mindsets. Founders have been challenged to rethink their approaches, dig deep into their problems, and get brutally honest. In some cases, the entire idea has been flipped or let go. That’s how the best startups are built—through constant testing, refining, and letting go of what doesn’t work. We also had Moses Lo from Xendit and Lim Kok Hing from iPay88 join the cohort, sharing what it really takes to scale in the region. Their message? It’s not just about wins—it’s about listening to customers, staying humble, and focusing on what truly matters. It’s not just personal growth—it’s about impact. The visit from Khazanah Nasional Berhad reminded us that this journey is bigger than any one startup. It’s about shaping Malaysia’s startup ecosystem and driving meaningful change. Now in the third week, it’s clear—this cohort has GRIT. They’re not just riding highs; they’re making hard calls, facing brutal realities, and proving they’ve got the fire to keep pushing. The road ahead will only get tougher, but they’re ready.

Tenatch was at the CreativeTech Popup Day, and it opened up many doors for us!!🗼🎌🚪🚀😍

𝕋𝔸ℂ𝕆𝕊 𝕡𝕒𝕣𝕥 ②: After a recent visit to an excellent Mexican restaurant, I found myself still craving tacos. Consequently, I reconvened with my colleagues, or as I call our group... "Three Amigos." 🇲🇽 Our intention was to momentarily set aside our professional concerns and indulge in authentic tacos. During our meal, 🚀 Sinjin Wolf and Evan Burkosky began to discuss their entrepreneurial journey with great enthusiasm. Initially, I attributed their fervor to the spicy jalapeños, but I soon realized the depth of their startup commitment. 🌶️ I was genuinely impressed by their passion, determination, and resilience. As many are aware, they are currently participating in the Alchemist Japan accelerator program. Reflecting on our conversation, I can confidently say that they are not only exceptional colleagues but also admirable friends. It is truly gratifying to witness their progress as they embark on the next phase of their professional journey. 🚀 PS: Take a close look at the pic 😛 #Tokyo #Japan #Shibuya #MexicanFood #Mexican #tacos #salsa #food #restaurant #Alchemist #Accelerator #Incubator #Startup #Founder #Global #International

Thank you ! : Exclusive Matchmaking Event for Co-Founders Last week, we hosted an exclusive matchmaking event designed to connect ambitious Founders with potential Co- Founders. Over 100 people registered, and to maximize the value of the event, we applied a lottery system and invited the lucky winners to join us. The five-hour event was filled with energy and meaningful interactions. Along with structured networking, we featured pitches from our Founders, pitches from guest participants, and a speech from Ilya Kulyatin who organizes Tokyo’s largest AI community and has been a key supporter of ours. This event provided a rare opportunity to engage with some of the most talented Founders from Antler Japan Residency — a cohort representing the top 6% of applicants. Thank you to everyone who participated. Stay tuned for more events like this, we look forward to seeing these new connections grow ! #Startups #Founders #VentureCapital #Residency

Actually, many entrepreneurs joined us with a strong interest in our Residency program at our last event. I’m always happy to share insights about the program, the selection process, and connect you with the exceptional founders in our cohort. 🌶Apply Now https://lu.ma/q72arll9

The team at Antler saw our vision for JigsawStack and our ability to achieve it. We're scaling fast with the launch of our AI SDKs, which has allowed companies spending thousands on their backend code & infra to instantly cut costs and ship 10x faster with custom built models! A huge thanks to Jussi, Winnie, Markus, Eugene, Jay, Ryan and the rest of the Antler team working behind the scenes to support founders like me! We wouldn't be here today without my team of "A" players, Narcisse & Angel Raised $500k; now back to building 🔨

Even during Pitch Practice, our Mentors support the progress of our Founders🗣️🌟 A big thank you to our beloved Mentors Anna-Lisa Wesley, Victoria Gassmann, Andrea Foschiatti for joining us during one of the most crucial sessions for the companies between now and the end of the program - or rather forever: Pitch Practice, or pitch rehearsals, in which to perfect the startup pitch in 3 minutes (on the clock!) 👏 Thanks to their comments and suggestions, the Founders can strengthen the pitches and point even faster to the next phase: scaling their impact-driven business in the world to enhance our future. Thanks from our amazing portocos 🔥 ADHERE GEAR Technology Corporation Carbontribe Labs OÜ (Techstars'24) ConsciESG ClimeRock Dedalo AI Electromaim Inc. Lambdai Space ParaStruct Wind-Fisher NDITIVE (Techstars ‘24) TRASHBOARD We couldn't be luckier to have you, Raphaele, Rebecca, Lucia, Costantino

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