The Startup Magazine

JUNE 9, 2022

A very good example of this is Japan – and not just Japan but Japanese multinational companies’ operations in other countries. Hiring has been very challenging in Japan traditionally. For example, if you wish to hire people with Japanese language capabilities, it is important to use a Japan or Japanese-specific job board.

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Hiring Japan Bandwidth Technical Review 158

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 25, 2020

The concept first came around in Japan. Below, we assess two marketing trends that have not gone anywhere, and won’t be going anywhere. . QR (quick response) codes. QR (quick response) codes have taken the online marketing world by storm. They are really starting to flourish. It operates as a machine-readable optical label.

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Marketing Japan Social Media Mobile 232

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 14, 2010

In 1999 I was in Japan doing a strategy project for the board of directors of Sony. It’s strange to me to think that customers with years of experience would ever listen to twenty-something smarties from great MBA’s who have never worked in your industry before – but that’s a different story. Numbers are important.

Investment Bankers 415

Investment Bankers Mobile Software Review Japan 415

Steve Blank

AUGUST 3, 2012

In December and January we met with ten customers in Korea, Japan, and China. We were a team, convinced by a shared experience, that we knew what to do. Better yet, we had switched the burden of proof from us to our skeptics. Changes were minor. Instead of pivoting we built virtual backlog. In February, we returned to Fishkill.

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San Jose Technical Review Customer Development Software Review 261

VC Cafe

JULY 29, 2016

Japan is the world’s #3 economy…but not for Israel. They join six other Japanese multinationals in the Japan MNC program administered by the Israel Innovation Authority- Terumo, Panasonic, NEC, Ricoh, NTT, DNP and Fujitsu. Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan, visiting Israel in January, 2015. These should be protected in Japan.”

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Japan Israel IP China 60

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 6, 2016

Of course as a non-Korean I can only generalize but when it was my turn I told her my experience of living in Europe and Japan where failure seemed less tolerated than my experience of living in California and working in the tech sector. Many are no doubt trying to change this culture.

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South Korea Silicon Valley Los Angeles Japan 261

Steve Blank

APRIL 11, 2013

I just spent a few weeks in Japan and China on a book tour for the Japanese and Chinese versions of the Startup Owners Manual. In these series of 5 posts, I thought I’d share what I learned in China. All the usual caveats apply.

Programming 287

Programming Technical Review SBIR China 287

Both Sides of the Table

NOVEMBER 5, 2014

I thought I was pretty sell suited to answer that question because having grown up in Northern California but lived and worked in the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain & Japan over 11 years I had seen quite a few societies and work environments.

Technical Review 417

Technical Review South Korea San Francisco Software Review 417

Startup Professionals Musings

APRIL 24, 2023

Japan, France, and other industrialized countries are experiencing the same issue, and it began well before the pandemic. Global entrepreneurs continue to find opportunities in the US, and I’m certain these always bring a more empowered culture. The birth rate in many countries is declining. Americans are clearly procreating less.

Non-Compete 282

Non-Compete France Japan Technical Review 282

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 24, 2011

The use of QR codes , for example, have not taken off in Singapore or most parts of the world, for that matter, aside from Japan – despite efforts in promoting the use of that technology. Just because a new-fangled technology is the latest flavor of the month does not automatically guarantee its success.

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Singapore Technical Review Technology Brunei 207

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 15, 2017

by David Nagrosst, head of sales for Cyxtera Technologies in Asia Pacific, Australia and Japan. Recent developments in applications have rendered the firewall outdated and incapable of deciphering the good and trusted from the bad traffic. Without a doubt, the firewall era has come to an end. The onset of death.

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Security Software Review Technical Review API 140

Steve Blank

JANUARY 14, 2013

Government funding of research started in World War II driven by the needs of the military for weapon systems to defeat Germany and Japan. There they would be tasked to develop military weapons systems and solve military problems to defeat Germany and Japan. The weapons were then manufactured in volume by U.S. corporations.).

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Silicon Valley Government Germany Japan 247

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 14, 2023

The manufacturing landscape in Japan is characterized by its stringent standards and rigorous audit procedures. The post Good Manufacturing Practice Audits In Japan: How To Prepare appeared first on Young Upstarts.

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Japan 246

YoungUpstarts

MARCH 3, 2022

Newark Group Japan is one of Asia's leading providers of personalized investment strategies. The post Newark Group Japan Talks Personalized Investment Strategies And Its Benefits appeared first on Young Upstarts. Such an investment strategy can help you keep your personal goals in sight and stay on track to meet them.

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Japan Asia 244

ReadWriteStart

MAY 26, 2022

In Japan, a large segment of companies has been in business for more than 100 years. This, in turn, leads to the sharing of new ideas and concerns that might have otherwise gone unheard and can push your company forward. Prioritize Longevity Above Growth. One ingredient to their long-lived success is a focus on continuation above growth.

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Software Japan Agile Employee 171

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 8, 2014

Thinking Aloud application development enterprise applications enterprise mobility mobile strategy Nuno Pereira OutSystems'

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Mobile Singapore Australia Application Development 262

Both Sides of the Table

JANUARY 10, 2010

In early 1999 I made the decision to fulfill my lifelong dream to live and work in Japan. I spent 8 weeks there per year as well as time in Chicago. I did all of this while I had an income. I will also cover how I accomplished this in a separate post but in early 1999 I arrived in Tokyo for the first time.

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France Spain Technical Review Hungary 295

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 19, 2011

and in front of Germany, France and Japan. and in front of Germany, France and Japan. And contrary to most people’s beliefs, China actually invests 12.97% of its total government expenditure on education, placing it second of the five countries behind U.S., Also, shockingly, 59-percent of U.S.

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United States Russia Germany France 214

YoungUpstarts

JUNE 5, 2012

Yongfook, as he is better known in Singapore’s tech entrepreneurship circle (we first wrote about him in 2009 ), is an avid cook and the former director for Japan-based online recipe network Cookpad in charge of its international business. Prior to that, Yongfook founded and sold off his own recipe social network Open Source Food.

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Singapore Aggregator Technical Review Database 200

YoungUpstarts

SEPTEMBER 25, 2012

Japan, whose high-tech companies dominated global markets for much of the 1980s, saw its leading position gradually eroded as legal, cultural and linguistic barriers limited the inflow of global human capital. This is a crucial advantage for the US high-tech sector and has been instrumental in attracting top talent from across the world.

Technical Review 170

Technical Review United States Software Review China 170

YoungUpstarts

MAY 12, 2013

My company, Planet Retail , conducted a comprehensive consumer research into e-commerce in 10 key countries, covering mature and emerging markets including China, Japan, India and the USA. But just how can mobiles achieve this? These trends have implications for Singapore as they expand into the region and internationally.

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Singapore Asia China Technical Review 173

Both Sides of the Table

FEBRUARY 17, 2010

I had just returned from living in Japan where I witnessed the hugely successful launch of i-mode by NTT DoCoMo so I knew the potential that the mobile web would ultimately bring, but I saw so many flaws in the launch of WAP. These phones were so over hyped.

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Flash Mobile Application Development Cloud 326

The Startup Magazine

OCTOBER 17, 2024

For instance, when shipping to Japan , knowing Japanese customs regulations can help streamline the process and avoid penalties. Each country has its own customs laws, duties, and taxes. It’s crucial to research these requirements ahead of time to avoid unexpected costs or delays.

Small Business 167

Small Business Japan Cost Reputation 167

YoungUpstarts

MAY 8, 2012

Some of the success found in the auto industry today is due to recovery in Japan, where a year after the March 11, 2011 earthquakes, top auto makers have once again reached pre-earthquake levels. India-based firms. It sounds strange, but firms based in India actually have quite a bit to do with a boost in the U.S. economy and job growth.

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Iowa Technical Review India United States 176

Reid Hoffman

FEBRUARY 21, 2019

At the time, PayPal was suffering seemingly endless delays in the launch of PayPal Japan. Reid called eight friends with good connections in Japan and asked whom they knew who might be able to help. Consider how Reid solved a major business issue at PayPal by drawing on the knowledge of his network.

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Japan Technical Cofounder Silicon Valley Houston 78

YoungUpstarts

JULY 5, 2020

while Europe, China, and Japan take 7%, 4%, and 2%, respectively. Interestingly, significant parts of Canadian investments are located close to the U.S. This factor is responsible for Canada exporting at least 72% of its goods to the U.S.,

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Canada North America Intellectual Property Asia 264

The Startup Magazine

NOVEMBER 20, 2020

Are you a Startup planning to enter Japan? If you are planning a Japan entry then for sure you will be planning to hire employees locally. According to a report by Nikkei Asia, it was found that 114 companies in Japan went bankrupt due to a shortage of labor in 2017. And it is not that Japan does not have qualified talent.

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Japan Employee Startup Offshore 167

YoungUpstarts

DECEMBER 3, 2020

Japan is one of the top countries spending the most on advertising. As you can imagine, this also makes Japan one of the most competitive markets in the world with advertisers striving to be the most creative. Companies Expanding to Japan. companies are drawn to Japan because of its very developed consumer base.

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Japan Advertising United States Viral 162

Steve Blank

APRIL 11, 2013

I just spent a few weeks in Japan and China on a book tour for the Japanese and Chinese versions of the Startup Owners Manual. In these series of 5 posts, I thought I’d share what I learned in China. All the usual caveats apply.

Programming 179

Programming Technical Review SBIR China 179

YoungUpstarts

APRIL 24, 2013

Therefore I gathered a few of the like-minded friends to setup Imaginary Friends Studios which includes Kendrick, who had just completed his one-year contract with Koei Japan as a game artist, and Kai who had just graduated from his diploma course of Interactive Media Design in Temasek Polytechnic.

Singapore 228

Singapore San Diego DC Design 228

YoungUpstarts

OCTOBER 14, 2014

By 2020, over 40% of the adult population in “ultra-ageing” Japan will be 60 years or older. The ageing consumer is one of the most profitable yet untapped segment. Consider this: In 2012, there are 20 countries whose population is shrinking.

Technical Review 157

Technical Review Software Review Marketing Japan 157

deal architect

FEBRUARY 2, 2016

As Anthony Bourdain once said “Rigorously conventional on one hand, batshit crazy party animals on the other, Japan will always confuse outsiders. As part of my book research on automation and impact on jobs, I have been studying Japanese society.

Japan 150

Japan 150

Steve Blank

SEPTEMBER 26, 2018

China, Europe and Japan continue to age, which in turn threatens to overwhelm healthcare systems. There should be as sustained commitment to at least several new FDA approved screening/diagnostic apps every year for Watch and iPhone from Apple. The Future.

China 67

China Technical Review Software Review Algorithm 67

Steve Blank

APRIL 14, 2013

I just spent a few weeks in Japan and China on a book tour for the Japanese and Chinese versions of the Startup Owners Manual. In these series of 5 posts, I thought I’d share what I learned in China. All the usual caveats apply. I was only in China for a week so this a cursory view.

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China Silicon Valley Non-Compete Intellectual Property 328

YoungUpstarts

FEBRUARY 10, 2013

They include Presentation Zen’s Garr Reynolds, who moved to Japan to immerse himself in Japanese aesthetics, design and the art of Zen, as well as a sweet story by Kathy Parsanko on the love story between two geriatrics who has been married for 65 years in an assisted living home.

Technical Review 145

Technical Review Japan Employee Management 145

Both Sides of the Table

JULY 29, 2015

I lived and worked in England, France, Italy and Japan and had worked extensively in Germany. Japan was very conservative and people were way too worried about “shame,” which is a direct result of failure. In other words, I had seen multiple systems. So most people don’t try.

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South Korea Italy Recapitalization Germany 150

The Next Web

SEPTEMBER 13, 2013

The region’s other strong VC presence resides in Japan, which has the typical Japanese model of a few large firms dominating the market. Investments in Japan also tend to be much smaller in scale and much more conservative than the type of VC bets you would see being placed in China, India, or the U.S.

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Asia Silicon Valley India Term Sheet 132