Moon Creative Lab

✨What drives you to take on the week ahead?✨   For entrepreneurs, having a clear sense of purpose can make all the difference in navigating challenges and building something meaningful. That’s where ikigai—the Japanese concept of finding your “reason for being”—comes in. 🌱🎯 In Javier Mata's latest blog post, he explores how  ikigai is more than just a personal philosophy; it’s a practical framework for early-stage entrepreneurs to identify problems that truly matter. By aligning your passion, skills, and market needs, you can not only build a successful business but also create lasting impact. 🚀🌏 Curious about how  ikigai can guide your entrepreneurial journey? Check out the article below to discover how this concept can be your roadmap to meaningful work and real success. 👉Finding Your Ikigai: The Secret Sauce to Building a Meaningful Business 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dWQSA-qZ #Ikigai #Entrepreneurship #StartupJourney #MeaningfulWork #BusinessWithPurpose

⚡️🌏"Unexpected Similarities" at Mitsui's D&I Workshop🌏⚡️ Moon Creative Lab partnered with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. for their MVV+D&I (Mission, Vision, Values, Diversity & Inclusion) Month 2024. This year’s workshop, had over 400 employees and connected over shared experiences, discovering "Unexpected Similarities". These moments fostered empathy, proving inclusion is embraced in small, everyday connections. Do you have any story of connecting with someone over #UnexpectedSimilarities ? *Read more on our blog: https://lnkd.in/gYU_hDQG #InclusionMatters #MoonCreativeLab #DEIB

Join us in Palo Alto on Wednesday, Oct. 16 for Founder Focus: New Collaborations at Moon, an event showcasing Moon’s newest resident entrepreneurs. Hear from the founders of Amotions AI, deCH.at, and Imagined, three ventures that are currently incubating at Moon as part of our In-Residence program. Learn what it’s like to incubate your venture at Moon and turn your ideas into new business. Meet other entrepreneurs and founders and get an early look at some up-and-coming new ventures. Register now: https://lu.ma/khhprqky

🌟日本初開催！️HYPER ISLAND OPEN HOUSE in JAPANへご招待🌟 「デジタルのハーバード大学」と称される北欧発のイノベーションスクール「Hyper Island」が、ついに日本で初めてのオープンハウスをMoon Creative Lab 東京スタジオで開催します！ぜひこの機会にご参加ください： 🎯イベントの内容： ・Hyper Islandの教育理念や活動内容の紹介 ・卒業生による学びの経験とその後のキャリアについてのトーク ・未来志向のミニワークショップ 🗓️開催概要： 📅 日時: 2024年11月1日（金） ⏰ 時間: 18:00-19:30 📍 場所: Moon Creative Lab (表参道 Spring Terrace 2F) 💲 参加費: 無料（イベント後懇親会へ参加する場合は ¥2,000） 🍷懇親会： 🕐 時間：19:30-20:30 懇親会では、軽食とお飲み物を楽しみながら、スタートアップやクリエイティブ業界の方々とネットワーキングができます！このイベントは、デジタルトランスフォーメーションに関心のある方、クリエイティブ業界やスタートアップに携わる方々に最適な内容です。Hyper Islandの世界的な教育と実践の場を体験できる貴重な機会です。気軽にご参加ください！ ️ ⚡️HYPER ISLANDとは？：「ITやテクノロジーといった常に変化する世界情勢に対して自ら対応し、自発的に学習できるような人材を育てる」という理念のもと、ストックホルムを拠点に、カールスクルーナ、シンガポール、ロンドン、マンチェスター、ニューヨーク、サンパウロ、マニラなど、世界各国に教育拠点を展開。過去28年に渡り、デジタル ✕ デザイン ✕ ビジネス を高い次元で融合させた教育プログラムを提供し続けており、世界中に「時代が求める人材」を輩出しています。日本でも2020年より個人や企業向けに、未来を形作る学習プログラムを提供。今回のOPEN HOUSEでは、Hyper Island Japanの活動内容やHyper Island卒業生による活動紹介に加え、参加者の皆さんと未来を志向するミニワークショップを予定しています。 👉 参加登録はこちらから：https://lnkd.in/gvMMMt_T

💡 Are You Chasing the Wrong Problem? 💡 In the startup world, success depends on solving the right problems. At Moon Creative Lab, we help teams avoid the common trap of building solutions for the wrong challenges. In this article, Javier M., our expert workshop designer and facilitator, shares practical steps on how entrepreneurs can stay focused on the real problems worth solving. With years of experience in program design and facilitation, Javier highlights key strategies that every startup team or entrepreneur can use to validate their problem space and avoid wasting time on the wrong solutions. Whether you’re launching a new venture or rethinking your strategy, this piece offers the actionable insights to stay on track and drive real impact. 👉Don’t waste time solving the wrong problem. Read more here:  https://lnkd.in/gkn95Q4F

🎤🎉 Looking to add some fun to your karaoke session? The “Super Subjective VTuber Scoring” feature is off to an amazing start and already gaining popularity! 🚀🎶 Get some light-hearted feedback from VTubers through a digital worker matching service by aequal Inc., born from Moon Creative Lab. 🌙✨You can try it out with the latest JOYSOUND X1 at your local karaoke box. 🎶🎤 Why not give it a try and see what everyone’s talking about? Sing your heart out! ・Find out more about aequol Inc. here https://lnkd.in/ghSwwZdq #karaoke #joysound #metajob! #Vtuber #MoonCreativeLab #aequol

🎉 Our "Italian Night" event was a fantastic success! 🎉 Last week, Italian night was held by “Buddy” which is one of the Moon’s start-up run by Maryam Fallah, the event showcased Buddy’s mission to support foreigners transitioning to life in Japan. From initial relocation assistance to settling in and integrating into the local community, Buddy is here to guide every step of the journey to help you live like a local.🧳 First episode of Buddy event was featuring an incredible and interactive discussion on strategies for entering the Japanese market. We gained valuable insights into branding and localization in Japan and enjoyed meaningful connections between locals and foreigners. Special thanks to our guest speakers, Ms. Miyako Sakamoto and Ms. Haruka Matsumi, for their expertise and contributions. We’re excited to host more events and make Buddy the ultimate community hub. Stay tuned!🌟 ・For more stories about Moon Creative Lab https://lnkd.in/gUHXakFs

We are excited to kick off Boost Summer ‘24 cohort! 🚀 We’re thrilled to welcome a new group of innovative founders from Japan and Asia. Let’s dive into the next three months of collaboration and mentorship, on a journey toward product-market fit and beyond! David B. Wang / Hayato Asazawa / 山瀬 穂高 / Atsushi Kuraoka / Hoi Sin (Cathy) Lai / a 春 / Rahadiyan Dewangga / Jota Tamaki / Desmond Ko / 小林弘美 / Chika Suzuki (Watanabe) / Victor Parlindungan / Shoko Takahashi / 谷口 昌優 / 松苗 大樹 / Francis Fung / NAMAN GARG / Ching Man (Cerena) IP / Calvin Burchfiel / and more... Krip / Out Loud / Hometrimmer / N203 / DROP System / MEs / IJO / POLLS / MM / CACARU / GrowthWatcher / Techo / RobotATTA! / Kutoon / Groupin / KiFor / BooksPetal / Welldify / Whitesquare / and more... Interested in learning more about Boost?  Find out more about it here: ・Boost page for more details https://lnkd.in/gXRb26jH ・Event report of Boost Pitch & Connect (Previous cohort) https://lnkd.in/gCKxPx9n

Thank you to everyone who made it to our Speaker Series event last week! It was a great time to connect, meet new people, and learn more about the new economy centered around family care. Special thanks to Patrice Martin for sharing her insights as a founder in a new industry and inspiring us all to start something new. Make sure to join our Moon Community to be invited to more events like this!  https://lnkd.in/gsi49B6A

👶🏻 New businesses born this week! 🎉 A big congrats to our recent Spark graduates who completed an intense 5 day program developing new business ideas into live websites. We welcomed over 47 participants to join our community of both local and global problem seekers eager to build on human-centered solutions. Be sure to stay tuned in as we follow where these initiatives take us as they move onto the next steps! One day these ✨ sparks will be stars! ⭐ Deepti Verma / Abhay U. / Muhamad Haikal Azhari / Utami Sumedi Putri / Vinci Seflyharmi / Pei Hsuan Joyce / Rifah Rafia Hoque / Nurrul Elyani K. / Harshneet kaur Ghoora / NAMAN GARG / Rifky Hatta Ghany / Phuong Pham / Dung Luong Thi My / Mifstah Hanif / Rajesh Malhotra / Emi Maeda / Rohit Singh Rawat / Fizah Tarannum Disha / Akanksha Bhatt / bharti dahiya / Nabil Salam / Edo Rinaldo / Erika Ariana Maharani / Bernhard Feldhues / Arini Robbil Izzati Ulinnuha / Akina Tada / Takatora Matsumoto / Hiroko Nagaoka(Nozawa) / keita muramatsu / Nilam Bekti Sumardhani / Dongwoo Yoo / Maki Uemoto / Yoko Ishida / Yoko Kaneko / Hodaka Yamase / Shohei Takagi / Shyam Coutinho / Shaan Vasavada / Nga Nguyen / Baiq Dewi Lestari Parhan / Tatsbita Dhea Fidela / Gibran Adi Wibisono / Emad Abdulrahman Abdullah Hasan Mashrah / Muhammad Raushan Fikran Annas / Adiyasa Bagus Wicaksana Mitsui & Co., Ltd. / Mitsui Bangladesh / Mitsui & Co. India Pvt. Ltd. / Mitsui & Co. Korea Ltd. / Mitsui & Co. Germany / Mitsui & Co. Vietnam / MODEC / BooksPetal / Cominal / bijon.id / Universitas Islam Indonesia / KAMAYE / simufu / bajji / CourseVALU / Home Trimmer / ellecare / PT. Natuna Malacca Ocean / Pionimurda / ByurByur Interested in learning more about Spark? Find out more about it here: ・Spark page for more details https://lnkd.in/guVMtsDF ・Event report of Spark Spring 2024 (Last time) https://lnkd.in/g9xM5-YE