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：Heather Dobbin
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：
Finding the right community can change everything — but in Japan's startup and professional ecosystem, knowing where to look isn't always obvious.
This panel brings together leaders from some of Japan's most respected women's professional communities for an honest conversation:
- How do you actually find your people, and what can they do for you once you do?
Featuring voices from FEW Japan and Women in Science Japan, the session moves from moderated conversation to open floor — so you leave not just with answers, but with real connections.
登壇者 | Speakers：
- Katie Marple, Board Member, FEW Japan
- Iris Jiang, Senior Innovation Manager, Women in Tech Japan
モデレーター | Moderator：
- Lee Jean, Moderator & Session Lead, Pulsar 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
Lee is the Co-Founder of Pulsar Innovations, where he helps founders refine their messaging, strengthen their pitch, and accelerate growth.
His mission is to make Japan the best place in the world to build global startups from—empowering ambitious builders to think bigger, move faster, and compete confidently on the world stage.
Katie Marple was born and raised in England. After serving as a Senior Manager overseeing social program development and CSR for one of the royal charities, she left the UK to travel the world. Her journey took her from designing projects in the Costa Rican jungle to life on a remote island paradise, before eventually making Japan her home.
Since moving to Tokyo, she has become known for building meaningful partnerships that expand opportunities for women in leadership, entrepreneurship, and professional growth. In her role as Director of Corporate Memberships for FEW Japan, she focuses on cultivating strong relationships with corporate partners, aligning shared values, and creating impactful collaborations that advance FEW’s mission.
Outside of her professional work, Katie loves deep conversations over coffee and is often found in a café with other women, chatting about life, the universe, and everything.
Iris is dedicated to the human side of the research ecosystem, cultivating high-trust spaces where sincerity is the default and members can engage in deep discussions about everything from bold science to internal struggles.
She finds herself among those who value mutual mentorship, believing there is always something to be gained from listening to people with different perspectives and expertise.
By holding space for those navigating the margins of traditional systems, she hopes to empower researchers to recognize they can actively reshape it.
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：Heather Dobbin
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：
Finding the right community can change everything — but in Japan's startup and professional ecosystem, knowing where to look isn't always obvious.
This panel brings together leaders from some of Japan's most respected women's professional communities for an honest conversation:
- How do you actually find your people, and what can they do for you once you do?
Featuring voices from FEW Japan and Women in Science Japan, the session moves from moderated conversation to open floor — so you leave not just with answers, but with real connections.
登壇者 | Speakers：
- Katie Marple, Board Member, FEW Japan
- Iris Jiang, Senior Innovation Manager, Women in Tech Japan
モデレーター | Moderator：
- Lee Jean, Moderator & Session Lead, Pulsar 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
Lee is the Co-Founder of Pulsar Innovations, where he helps founders refine their messaging, strengthen their pitch, and accelerate growth.
His mission is to make Japan the best place in the world to build global startups from—empowering ambitious builders to think bigger, move faster, and compete confidently on the world stage.
Katie Marple was born and raised in England. After serving as a Senior Manager overseeing social program development and CSR for one of the royal charities, she left the UK to travel the world. Her journey took her from designing projects in the Costa Rican jungle to life on a remote island paradise, before eventually making Japan her home.
Since moving to Tokyo, she has become known for building meaningful partnerships that expand opportunities for women in leadership, entrepreneurship, and professional growth. In her role as Director of Corporate Memberships for FEW Japan, she focuses on cultivating strong relationships with corporate partners, aligning shared values, and creating impactful collaborations that advance FEW’s mission.
Outside of her professional work, Katie loves deep conversations over coffee and is often found in a café with other women, chatting about life, the universe, and everything.
Iris is dedicated to the human side of the research ecosystem, cultivating high-trust spaces where sincerity is the default and members can engage in deep discussions about everything from bold science to internal struggles.
She finds herself among those who value mutual mentorship, believing there is always something to be gained from listening to people with different perspectives and expertise.
By holding space for those navigating the margins of traditional systems, she hopes to empower researchers to recognize they can actively reshape it.