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Early Stage Venture Capital based in Silicon Valley,
Haafu (Japan/US), Nihongo &…
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Andrew Ogawa reposted thisLet’s do it! Please share!Andrew Ogawa reposted thisJ-StarX Dual-Use Program ※Extended until 10/31 🌐 Applications Open Launching the J-StarX Dual-Use Accelerator (Cohort III) in partnership with Pacific International Center For High Technology Research - PICHTR Dennis Teranishi Ian Kitajima Keith Matsumoto Bernice Glenn Kissinger Naoki Nagai ✨ Don’t miss this opportunity to take your innovation global and accelerate your path into the U.S. defense and dual-use markets. 🚀 This program is designed for Japanese startups with innovative technologies that can serve both commercial and defense markets. Over the coming months, selected startups will gain: ✅ Access to the U.S. defense & dual-use ecosystem — directly connect with the U.S. Department of Defense, INDOPACOM, and major industry players. ✅ Tailored mentoring & workshops — learn how to navigate U.S. procurement, compliance, and market entry. ✅ Hands-on experience Hawaii as a gateway to the U.S. market — a key hub for security and defense needs in the Indo-Pacific region, linking Japan and the U.S. ✅ Networking & Demo Day — pitch solutions to government officials, investors, and dual-use experts. 🎯 Who Should Apply? ・Japanese startups with dual-use potential ・Sectors: drones/robotics, advanced materials, quantum, spacetech, etc. 📅 Program Timeline Details: https://lnkd.in/gZVicgmj Application Deadline: October 31, 2025 (JST) Japan Program: Nov–Dec 2025 On-Site Program in Hawaii: Feb 10–28, 2026 Follow-Up Mentoring: March 2026 🔗 Apply Now: https://lnkd.in/gqm2q3XX #JStarX #DualUse #DefenseInnovation #Startups #Japan #Hawaii #IndoPacific #PICHTR
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Andrew Ogawa shared thisI'm excited to announce that I’ll be a Judge for the Startup World Cup Pitch Competition at East Meets West on April 16th! Join me in Honolulu, Hawaii, for an unforgettable conference featuring an amazing lineup of speakers, top VC attendees, pitch competition action, and so much more! Get your tickets at emwhawaii.com Save 25% on conference-only tickets with code: EMWpromo @bluestartups #EastMeetsWest #EMW2025
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Andrew Ogawa shared thisExcited about QVP FUND IV, LP's second investment into Bedrock Materials, and its pursuit of Sodium Ion Batteries. https://lnkd.in/gM-rmiYpBedrock Materials Secures $9 Million Seed Funding, Establishes R&D Headquarters in ChicagoBedrock Materials Secures $9 Million Seed Funding, Establishes R&D Headquarters in Chicago
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Andrew Ogawa shared thisFor my advertising-related colleagues... check out IRIS.TV new contextual CTV deal library product.Andrew Ogawa shared thisWe’re excited to announce the launch of our contextual CTV deal library, where advertisers activate curated video-level contextual private marketplaces for IAB context, GARM Brand Safety, Emotional Resonance, Audience Lookalikes, Seasonal deals and more. Select from a variety of PMPs and target millions of viewers watching relevant and brand-suitable shows and movies across thousands of premium apps and FAST channels. Click here to learn more and explore our library > https://bit.ly/3uQhIhT #connectedtv #programmatic #adtech #ctv #ai #iristv
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Andrew Ogawa shared thisI'll be sharing my thoughts on pitching successfully to venture capitalists and what VCs look for in founders at a webinar tomorrow hosted by Vincent Kimura, University of Hawaii - Office of Innovation and Commercialization. Please register through the link below, if interested. Thanks! https://lnkd.in/gJ_G6aiP
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Andrew Ogawa shared thisHappy to support my MBA school’s - Thunderbird - Annual Business Plan Pitch Competition 👍Andrew Ogawa shared thisThe Annual Thunderbird School of Global Management Pitch Competition is just weeks away! This year, the event will be held in Thunderbird's Global Forum (as well as virtually) on March 4 from 3-7 p.m. Attendees will watch six entrepreneurial Thunderbird teams pitch their business ideas to a panel of esteemed founders and venture capitalists. Who will win the $1,000, $2500, & $3,000 grand prize awards? RSVP to find out: http://ow.ly/UCJe50HN1gx #tbirdlife #thunderpreneurs #masrincenter #entrepreneurship #pitchcompetition
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Andrew Ogawa shared thisGo Car IQ! Looking forward to Car IQ’s continued success!!!Andrew Ogawa shared thisA huge thank you to Forté Ventures from everyone at Car IQ for leading our Series B funding round, together with additional funding from Ally Ventures, BlackBerry, State Farm Ventures, and TELUS Ventures joined existing investors Citi, Alpana Ventures, and Avanta Ventures. It’s time to step on the gas! https://lnkd.in/ggQi_YGk
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Andrew Ogawa shared thisCongrats Dave and Team Vertis!Andrew Ogawa shared thisToday, we emerged from stealth and announced the availability of the Vertis Market Intelligence Platform. We leverage billions of data points and proprietary data science to help business leaders create and execute their talent and location strategies with precision and confidence. Visit us at https://www.vertis.ai https://lnkd.in/guyNca5Vertis Exits Stealth With Industry’s First Data Science Solution to Optimize Critical Workforce and Workplace Strategies and DecisionsVertis Exits Stealth With Industry’s First Data Science Solution to Optimize Critical Workforce and Workplace Strategies and Decisions
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Andrew Ogawa liked thisAndrew Ogawa liked thisHumbled and moved to share that I've been named to the 2026 #Gold100 by Gold House — a list of 100 leaders recognized for shaping global culture. Tetris has always been more than a game to me. It's a story about connection, persistence, and the quiet power of something simple to bring people together across every culture and generation. To have that work seen in this context means a lot. Grateful to Gold House and to everyone who has been part of this journey. 🧡 #GoldExcellence #Gold100 #Tetris #AAPI
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Andrew Ogawa liked thisThe LMU APIDA Student Community did an outstanding job representing & sharing their cultural heritage. What impressed me most was the ways in which they worked across ethnic communities to help one another from setting up tables and serving food to learning dances and actively participate in the cultural performances/celebration. #GoLions #LMU #APIDSSAndrew Ogawa liked thisOur LMU APIDA community came together to host seven cultural nights from March to April this year. Each one reflected the richness, diversity, and strength of our communities. We closed out the season with our 52nd Lū’au, a powerful reminder of the legacy and care that continues to sustain this work. Across this semester, we celebrated the 2nd Vietnamese Culture Night, Chinese Culture Night, Holi Festival, Japanese Culture Night, Korean Culture Night, the 34th Pilipino Culture Night, and the 52nd Lū’au. These spaces do not just happen. They are built through intention, collaboration, and a deep commitment to community. At a time when conversations around identity, belonging, and equity are being challenged, it feels more important than ever to create spaces where our communities are visible, heard, and celebrated. Cultural nights are more than events. They are affirmations of who we are and why our stories matter. And we are not done yet. We look forward to continuing the celebration with APIDA Heritage Month and honoring our graduating class at APIDA Grad Ceremony. Grateful for everyone who made this year possible. Shout out to our APIDA student leaders!
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Andrew Ogawa liked thisAndrew Ogawa liked thisWe're live at SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026 on April 27-29 today! ⭐ Come visit the Hello Clever booth and meet our all-star team. Our value proposition in Japan is simple: we help bring businesses into Japan, facilitate seamless cross-border eCommerce trade, and power smarter growth through Clever AI. For global merchants looking to enter one of the world’s most exciting markets, and for Japanese businesses ready to grow beyond borders, we’re here to make it easier. If you’re in Tokyo, come say hello. 💙 Kaido Chiwata Rie Maki Maya M Yuuki Nishimura
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Andrew Ogawa liked thisAndrew Ogawa liked thisCelebrating a remarkable achievement 🎉 Kym Roley, Assistant Principal of Academics, recently accepted her award for Hawai‘i High School Assistant Principal of the Year at the National Education Leadership Awards gala in Washington, D.C. This recognition reflects her exceptional leadership and dedication to students and faculty alike. Congratulations, Kym!
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Andrew Ogawa liked thisKathy Matsui, congrats on receiving this special award. Wow. I'm so pleased to see this news. No one more deserving.Andrew Ogawa liked thisHumbled to receive the Irene Hirano Inouye Award from the UCLA Terasaki Center for Japanese Studies at LA Consul General Kosei Murota’s beautiful residence. Grateful to share the evening with Mama plus many U.S.-Japan Council tomodachis!❤️ Special treats: reuniting with Chef Makino (who ran one of our favorite Tokyo restaurants) - plus our 1st Waymo ride!
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Andrew Ogawa liked thisAndrew Ogawa liked thisWe were honored to gather the Japanese American Leadership Delegation Alumni and Northern California regional members for a special evening with Consul General Kotaro Otsuki, Deputy Consul General Takeshi Ishihara, and staff Yusuke Teruya and Aya Nakajima at the Japanese Consulate in San Francisco. Our conversation explored the shared imperative of deepening U.S.-Japan relations, from galvanizing the next generation of leaders to building ties that hold strong in both times of opportunity and challenge. The richness of this exchange reminded us how much both countries stand to gain from sustained dialogue, mutual learning, and genuine connection. Looking forward to turning these ideas into action alongside this incredible community. 🇺🇸🇯🇵
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Andrew Ogawa liked thisAndrew Ogawa liked thisI've been named a finalist for the Woman of the Year Award at the Boss Mode Awards, part of GamesBeat Summit 2026 (May 18–19, Los Angeles). 🎮 The Boss Mode Awards recognize women who are shaping the future of games, entertainment, media, and tech. Proud to be on the list. I won't be there in person, but if you're in games or interactive entertainment — building, investing, scaling — GamesBeat Summit is the room. Founders, operators, investors, and C-suite leaders all in one place, having real conversations and closing real deals. Sharing a couple of perks for anyone going: → 25% off general admission with code GBS26BossMode → GB MAX ($1,200) gets you your Summit ticket, reserved networking, curated intros, and a full year of GB MAX premium content and community. Registration link + GB MAX details in the comments below. 👇 Thank you, GamesBeat, for the nomination. 🙏 Tetris #BossModeAwards #GamesBeatSummit #WomenInGaming #WomenInTech #GamingIndustry #Tetris #WomenWhoLead
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Andrew Ogawa liked thisAndrew Ogawa liked thisExcited to be back on stage at Money20/20 Asia. This time speaking on two panels that feels relevant: → Real-Time Payments at Scale → Founder Stories Hello Clever is on the ground at Booth #5012. Would love to meet more builders, operators, and people pushing the space forward. Come join us! 💙💪🏻
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Andrew Ogawa liked thisAndrew Ogawa liked thisEast Meets West 2026 featuring the Startup World Cup Hawaii Regional, was a huge success! By the numbers: 500+ Attendees (our biggest year yet!) 150+ Startup Founders 360+ Companies 50+ Speakers 70+ Investors Countless Meaningful Connections Mahalo to all of the amazing attendees and volunteers who brought so much energy and aloha to the conference. Mahalo to all of our incredible speakers, judges, and sponsors for making it all possible, and a special mahalo to our VC and international partners for taking meetings with entrepreneurs and hosting dinners. And mahalo to all of you for helping us make EMW the largest tech conference in all of Hawaiʻi. Chenoa Farnsworth, Maya Rogers, Henk Rogers, David Holt, Alexi Drouin, Kate Schmidle, Brent Freeman, Tim Draper, Miki Hardisty, Bill Reichert, John Lim, Angela Laprete, Liya Safina, Chris Yeh, Tey Bannerman, Rich Robinson, Richard Hua, Guy Kawasaki, Ashley Lukens, Holly Liu, Bill Bryant, Jeannie Yang, Rayfe Gaspar-Asaoka, Johnny Chankhamany, Alex Fielding, Helena Janulis, Jean-Paul Gedeon, Trung Lam, Abigail Hing Wen, Joey Katzen, Rob Robinson, Michael Choi, John Hoegger, Brandon Park, Gabriel Yanagihara, Curtis Denton, Darshaun Nadeau, Zack Hernandez, Gigi Dawn
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