What I Learned from Building a Business in Japan for 20 Years

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Startup and Nation

Meng Fei Shen

17 episodes

5 days ago

Where startup meets government, academia, and global innovation Let’s talk opportunities. Across countries, industries, and sectors. We’re here to breakdown the network siloes to uncover emerging opportunities and ventures across the global startup ecosystem. This podcast is for founders, investors, academics, governments, and anyone who wants to nerd out with us on the creative ways startups can engage with various sectors and markets (and vice versa!).

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What I Learned from Building a Business in Japan for 20 Years | Tyson Batino, StartSmart Japan

Startup and Nation

34 minutes 31 seconds

5 months ago

What I Learned from Building a Business in Japan for 20 Years | Tyson Batino, StartSmart Japan

In this episode of the Startup and Nation, we sit down with Tyson, a seasoned entrepreneur who has spent over 20 years in Japan. Recorded at the Sushi Tech conference in Tokyo, the conversation dives into Tyson's journey from Hawaii to Hokkaido, his ventures in the education sector, and his innovative approaches to business challenges. Tyson shares invaluable lessons on bootstrapping, the importance of market fit, and creative problem-solving. We also explore the current opportunities for foreign entrepreneurs in Japan, and Tyson's insights into setting up and scaling businesses in this dynamic market.00:00 Tyson's Journey to Japan02:34 Starting a Business in Japan04:24 Challenges and Cultural Differences06:07 Lessons Learned from Co-Founders08:12 Bootstrapping Success08:25 Innovative Hiring Strategies10:34 Marketing and Growth Hacking14:01 Networking and Building a Consultancy18:47 Creating the Scaling Japan Podcast20:14 Smart Start Japan: Helping Businesses Incorporate24:39 Opportunities for Foreign Consultants in Japan27:47 Advice for Entrepreneurs in Japan32:56 Surprise appearance - Tyson's Co-founder!