JAPAN BRIDGE
Advisory Board:
Infuse startups with international flavor and creativity, providing strategic insights and guidance to navigate global markets. With my unique, out-of-the-box thinking, problem-solving, extensive global experience, and vibrant energy, I help Japanese startups expand their reach. As an international non-Japanese member of the team, I bring vital global perspective & connections essential for success & expansion in the global arena.
Corporate-Startup Bridging:
Act as a facilitator and bridge between large corporations seeking innovative startups and startups looking for investment. By participating in team meetings and providing a global perspective, I help identify promising startups for corporate investment. My role includes brainstorming solutions and fostering collaboration as a non-Japanese team member, ensuring both parties achieve their growth objectives.
Pitch Coaching:
Help Japanese startups pitch and present effectively to go global and secure the next round of funding. Through very practical sessions, I cover various pitching formats, providing immediate feedback and rapid iterations to transform pitches for success. 日本語で注文
GO GLOBAL!
HELPING JAPANESE STARTUPS GO GLOBAL!
JD is a serial entrepreneur and media personality, celebrated as a Red Herring Top 100 Europe winner and a TechCrunch Top 100 global startup leader. As one of Japan's top gaijin TV personalities, he has appeared regularly on major networks, including Waratte Iitomo and The Tonight Show, and has hosted successful TV shows in Japan and the Czech Republic.
With over 30 years of experience in Japan, fluency in Japanese, and a vast international network, JD leverages his expertise to coach startups for global success. An accomplished author, professional table tennis player, and athlete, JD holds records in athletics and a Guinness World Record for an extraordinary feat on Mount Fuji.
His philosophy emphasizes immediate action, out-of-the-box thinking, and innovation to help startups achieve results fast.