In this episode of the Produck 🦆 Podcast, I sit down with Aimi Komeya, President of Japan Venture Academy (JVA) — a student-run organization empowering the next generation of Japanese entrepreneurs.Aimi shares her inspiring journey from sociology student to startup leader, why confidence and community are essential for young founders, and how JVA is bridging Japan’s startup ecosystems — connecting students, mentors, and investors across cultures.💡 Topics Discussed:- Aimi’s path into entrepreneurship and leadership at JVA- How JVA empowers students to build startup confidence- The rise of female entrepreneurship in Japan- Cultural and language barriers in Japan’s startup scene- The importance of bridging Japanese and international founders- Why ex-founders should join big companies to spark innovation🌐 Learn more about Japan Venture Academy:👉 https://www.japansventureacademy.com/🔗 Connect with Aimi Komeya on LinkedIn:👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/aimi-komeya-910095191/🎧 About the Produck PodcastThe Produck 🦆 Podcast explores the struggles and stories behind Japan’s startup and product management scene — giving founders, PMs, and innovators a voice to share their lessons and challenges.📢 If you enjoyed this episode, please SUBSCRIBE and LIKE the video!Your support helps us grow the channel, expand production, and bring in even bigger and better guests from Japan’s startup ecosystem and beyond.#JapanStartup #Entrepreneurship #StudentFounders #JapanVentureAcademy #AimiKomeya #StartupJapan #ProduckPodcast #TokyoStartups #FemaleEntrepreneurs #InnovationJapan #JVA