This session will be held in a hybrid format (onsite and online).
本セッションは、ハイブリッド（現地＆オンライン）セッションです。
主催 | Organizer：Yume Towhida, Venture Café Tokyo
会場 | Venue：CIC Tokyo（東京都港区虎ノ門1-17-1 虎ノ門ヒルズビジネスタワー 15F）
言語 | Language：英語 | English
*Simultaneous translation tool available (text only)
概要 | Descriptions：
- Venture capitalists and corporate investors looking to act on gender diversity in their portfolios
- Women founders navigating Japan’s funding landscape
- Ecosystem builders working to expand access to capital
- Anyone who wants to understand how investment decisions actually get made and changed
登壇者 | Speakers：
- Fuminori Gunji, Head of GTM, ZooKeep
- Takeru Kawashima, Executive Director, 01Booster Inc.
- Christine Bagarino, Founder, Social AI
- Radoslaw Tyszkiewicz, President, Poland-Japan Foundation
モデレーター | Moderator：
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Schyler Cole, Entrepreneur in Residence at Value Create Ventures
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■オンライン参加方法 | How to join the session online
- Thursday Gathering開始後、本ページ上に「Join Remotely」ボタンが表示されます。そちらをクリックし、オンライン参加いただけます。
- 「Join Remotely」ボタンが表示されていない場合は、メインページのセッション一覧にある「Join Remotely」ボタンよりご参加ください。
- Once Thursday Gathering begins, a “Join Remotely” button will appear on this page. Click the button to join the event online.
- If the “Join Remotely” button is not visible on the session page, please join by clicking the “Join Remotely” button in the session list on the main page.
Speakers
Fuminori carries a deep understanding of cross-cultural teams, shaped by growing up in Germany, studying in the Netherlands, and having spent most of his career in Tokyo/Japan.
Having worked at the cross-section of B2B x Tech x New Business Development for the last 15+ yearsー in management consultancy, SoftBank Robotics, local startups with one of them ending in a major M&A exit, as well as US HR Tech unicorn Deel, Fuminori now applies his global network and problem-solving expertise to transform talent acquisition into an orchestrated practice.
ZooKeep株式会社
事業推進責任者
経営コンサルを経て、ソフトバンクロボティクスや国内スタートアップ(M&Aエグジット)、米HRテックユニコーンDeelなどで、15年以上にわたり多様なB2Bテックの導入と事業推進に従事。 現在はZooKeepで、事業戦略・とPR/マーケティング機能の立ち上げに取り組む。
English Instructor turned Curriculum Developer turned Silicon Valley Product Manager, Christine graduated from Google Launchpad Accelerator Tokyo’s first cohort for AI/ML startups in Japan. In 2023, she traveled to rural Vietnam with the TIESEA (Technology-enabled Innovation in Education in Southeast Asia) Project funded by the Asian Development Bank, which inspired her to make fun and quality English learning accessible to children all over the world. She is the founder of Social AI, a startup that develops AI technology for positive social impact.
With over two decades of diverse experience in international affairs, business, administration, and media, I have traversed Europe (EU), the US (UN), and Asia (Japan), culminating in a unique and enriching journey. Immersing myself in the Japanese language, history, politics, and culture has not only granted invaluable insights for my professional journey but also fostered a deep connection with this captivating nation and its people.
My passion for the tech industry, programming, data science, and emerging technologies has significantly intensified. I am driven to amalgamate my diplomatic expertise with a fervent interest in technology, aspiring to bridge the gap between traditional diplomacy and modern technological advancements.
My commitment to nurturing cultural connections is complemented by my creative pursuits. Based in Tokyo, I work as a filmmaker, writer, and director. As a producer, I am the founder of my own production house, Tyszkiewicz Films.
Beyond my professional endeavors, I derive joy from reading, traveling, and cherishing moments with family and friends.
Takeru Kawashima began his career in business development across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa for a Japanese medical device company before moving into product marketing at a global medical device firm.
In 2017 he joined 01Booster, one of Japan's leading accelerators, where he has overseen multiple acceleration programs and built strategic partnerships with international accelerators. He also founded InnoScouter, an innovation management SaaS, and successfully exited the company.
As Executive Director at 01Booster, he now drives cross-border collaboration between Japan and Asia, supporting startups in both global expansion and market entry into Japan.
川島健氏は、日本の医療機器メーカーにて欧州・中東・アフリカ地域での事業開発に携わった後、グローバル医療機器企業でプロダクトマーケティングを担当。
2017年にアクセラレーター01Boosterに参画し、数多くのアクセラレーションプログラムを統括するとともに、海外アクセラレーターとの戦略的パートナーシップの構築をリード。またイノベーション管理SaaS「InnoScouter」を創業し、事業売却に成功。
現在は01Boosterの取締役として、アジアと日本をつなぐスタートアップのクロスボーダー連携を推進し、スタートアップの海外進出および日本市場参入支援に注力しています。
Schyler Alexandra Cole serves as the Managing Director at Qrea8iv Venture Studio and previously worked as a Research Associate at Incubate Fund for over two years. Currently, she is also a Co-Founder at Startup Co-Creation (SCC). Additionally, she mentors at the Founder Institute. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Stanford University. Schyler is passionate and dedicated to supporting individuals and companies that create products empowering people with greater financial, time-related, physical, or mental control over their lives.
This session will be held in a hybrid format (onsite and online).
本セッションは、ハイブリッド（現地＆オンライン）セッションです。
主催 | Organizer：Yume Towhida, Venture Café Tokyo
会場 | Venue：CIC Tokyo（東京都港区虎ノ門1-17-1 虎ノ門ヒルズビジネスタワー 15F）
言語 | Language：英語 | English
*Simultaneous translation tool available (text only)
概要 | Descriptions：
- Venture capitalists and corporate investors looking to act on gender diversity in their portfolios
- Women founders navigating Japan’s funding landscape
- Ecosystem builders working to expand access to capital
- Anyone who wants to understand how investment decisions actually get made and changed
登壇者 | Speakers：
- Fuminori Gunji, Head of GTM, ZooKeep
- Takeru Kawashima, Executive Director, 01Booster Inc.
- Christine Bagarino, Founder, Social AI
- Radoslaw Tyszkiewicz, President, Poland-Japan Foundation
モデレーター | Moderator：
-
Schyler Cole, Entrepreneur in Residence at Value Create Ventures
—
■オンライン参加方法 | How to join the session online
- Thursday Gathering開始後、本ページ上に「Join Remotely」ボタンが表示されます。そちらをクリックし、オンライン参加いただけます。
- 「Join Remotely」ボタンが表示されていない場合は、メインページのセッション一覧にある「Join Remotely」ボタンよりご参加ください。
- Once Thursday Gathering begins, a “Join Remotely” button will appear on this page. Click the button to join the event online.
- If the “Join Remotely” button is not visible on the session page, please join by clicking the “Join Remotely” button in the session list on the main page.
Speakers
Fuminori carries a deep understanding of cross-cultural teams, shaped by growing up in Germany, studying in the Netherlands, and having spent most of his career in Tokyo/Japan.
Having worked at the cross-section of B2B x Tech x New Business Development for the last 15+ yearsー in management consultancy, SoftBank Robotics, local startups with one of them ending in a major M&A exit, as well as US HR Tech unicorn Deel, Fuminori now applies his global network and problem-solving expertise to transform talent acquisition into an orchestrated practice.
ZooKeep株式会社
事業推進責任者
経営コンサルを経て、ソフトバンクロボティクスや国内スタートアップ(M&Aエグジット)、米HRテックユニコーンDeelなどで、15年以上にわたり多様なB2Bテックの導入と事業推進に従事。 現在はZooKeepで、事業戦略・とPR/マーケティング機能の立ち上げに取り組む。
English Instructor turned Curriculum Developer turned Silicon Valley Product Manager, Christine graduated from Google Launchpad Accelerator Tokyo’s first cohort for AI/ML startups in Japan. In 2023, she traveled to rural Vietnam with the TIESEA (Technology-enabled Innovation in Education in Southeast Asia) Project funded by the Asian Development Bank, which inspired her to make fun and quality English learning accessible to children all over the world. She is the founder of Social AI, a startup that develops AI technology for positive social impact.
With over two decades of diverse experience in international affairs, business, administration, and media, I have traversed Europe (EU), the US (UN), and Asia (Japan), culminating in a unique and enriching journey. Immersing myself in the Japanese language, history, politics, and culture has not only granted invaluable insights for my professional journey but also fostered a deep connection with this captivating nation and its people.
My passion for the tech industry, programming, data science, and emerging technologies has significantly intensified. I am driven to amalgamate my diplomatic expertise with a fervent interest in technology, aspiring to bridge the gap between traditional diplomacy and modern technological advancements.
My commitment to nurturing cultural connections is complemented by my creative pursuits. Based in Tokyo, I work as a filmmaker, writer, and director. As a producer, I am the founder of my own production house, Tyszkiewicz Films.
Beyond my professional endeavors, I derive joy from reading, traveling, and cherishing moments with family and friends.
Takeru Kawashima began his career in business development across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa for a Japanese medical device company before moving into product marketing at a global medical device firm.
In 2017 he joined 01Booster, one of Japan's leading accelerators, where he has overseen multiple acceleration programs and built strategic partnerships with international accelerators. He also founded InnoScouter, an innovation management SaaS, and successfully exited the company.
As Executive Director at 01Booster, he now drives cross-border collaboration between Japan and Asia, supporting startups in both global expansion and market entry into Japan.
川島健氏は、日本の医療機器メーカーにて欧州・中東・アフリカ地域での事業開発に携わった後、グローバル医療機器企業でプロダクトマーケティングを担当。
2017年にアクセラレーター01Boosterに参画し、数多くのアクセラレーションプログラムを統括するとともに、海外アクセラレーターとの戦略的パートナーシップの構築をリード。またイノベーション管理SaaS「InnoScouter」を創業し、事業売却に成功。
現在は01Boosterの取締役として、アジアと日本をつなぐスタートアップのクロスボーダー連携を推進し、スタートアップの海外進出および日本市場参入支援に注力しています。
Schyler Alexandra Cole serves as the Managing Director at Qrea8iv Venture Studio and previously worked as a Research Associate at Incubate Fund for over two years. Currently, she is also a Co-Founder at Startup Co-Creation (SCC). Additionally, she mentors at the Founder Institute. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Stanford University. Schyler is passionate and dedicated to supporting individuals and companies that create products empowering people with greater financial, time-related, physical, or mental control over their lives.