6-35-3 Jingu-mae,Shibuya,Tokyo
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| Super Early Bird Ticket | ¥5,000 prepaid |
|---|---|
| Early Bird Ticket | ¥6,500 prepaid |
| Regular Ticket | ¥6,600 prepaid |
| Presentation Observation + Networking Advance Ticket (Last day of the event only) | ¥2,000 prepaid |
| Presentation Observation + Networking Regular Ticket (Last day of the event only) | ¥3,000 prepaid |
| Ticket for junior high and high school students *Student ID required | ¥5,000 prepaid |
| 【最終日】当日参加チケット | ¥3,000 at the door |
*Offline event in the heart of the city Tokyo!
The 54-hour weekend startup experience, back again! *
What is entrepreneurship? How is a startup different from a venture? What does it mean to create something from scratch? To define and determine value by yourself?
Discover answers to such questions through firsthand experience and find true entrepreneurship and startup opportunities.
Originating in the USA in 2007, Startup Weekend has been held over 7,000 times worldwide with over 500,000 participants. This year, we're back with the theme of entertainment!
This year's theme is "Entertainment that can go global."
No qualifications required! No age limits! (We've had participants as young as 6 years old in the past.) No experience or skills needed. Just bring your passion and ideas.
Whether you want to start a business, find like-minded individuals, or learn about startups, motivations for previous participants have varied greatly.
While the event lasts 54 hours, it does not require overnight stays. You can join us from Saturday or just for parts of the event. Please consult with us at the time of application.
The definition of entertainment is broad, but fundamentally, it's about "pleasing people!"
It's not just about efficiency or making a quick profit; it's about creating excitement and joy in people's hearts.
Therefore, whether it's online or offline, using WEB3 or AI, the medium doesn't matter. Industry knowledge is not necessary either.
If your service can create enjoyment for users, you're welcome! Services can be tangible or intangible; there are no restrictions.
Feel free to bring your own equipment; if needed, please consult with us.
・What's the difference between customers and users?
・What's the difference between needs and wants?
・What constitutes a good question?
・What defines effective communication in the age of social media?
Introducing the judges who will be in charge of the evaluation on the third day (in hiragana order, honorifics omitted). We will inform you of the confirmed list in due course.
G's ACADEMY Founder / D ROCKETS Incubation Manager
Executive Officer, Digital Hollywood Inc.
Produced the establishment of 10 brand new schools in 25 years. After overseeing Digital Hollywood Schools, founded G's ACADEMY in 2015. He also founded "D ROCKETS", a startup support organization exclusively for graduates, providing full hands-on support and guidance for startups. 107 startups have been supported in 9 years.
President, SUPERIDOL Inc.
Representative Director of SUPERPHANTOM Inc.
Born in Tokyo, Japan in 1980. After studying art in Kyoto, he worked for an automobile manufacturer, UNY, a marketing agency of Hakuhodo DY Group, and Persol. His main focus is on strategy formulation to measure execution and PDCA operation in the integrated marketing communication area, new business formulation and development, organizational development, and new product planning and development, He is in charge of technology implementation and system integration, data analysis infrastructure construction and analysis design, creative production, and digital shift and DX promotion support. He provides hands-on support in solving a wide range of issues for client companies in the areas of business, technology, and creativity.
Currently, he is also a co-creation designer of "docomo howlive Urasoe," a co-working space and co-creation base in Okinawa, and is challenging to create the next generation community in Okinawa. He is also involved in projects and events rooted in local culture as a photographer, videographer, DJ, and VJ "SUPERIDOL".
Introducing the coaches who will refine business ideas on the second day (in hiragana order, honorifics omitted). We will inform you of the confirmed list in due course.
Producer, Studio ENTRE Co., Ltd.
Director, General Incorporated Association Startup Studio Association
Born in 1993. Graduated from Waseda University, Faculty of Social Sciences.
While in university, engaged in various activities related to music such as label management and band activities, and also involved in product development at startups. After graduation, joined DMM.com and launched several entertainment products/services as part of new business initiatives. Subsequently responsible for business development at a blockchain startup, currently serving as the business producer at Studio ENTRE, a startup studio in the entertainment sector. Specializes in product development utilizing cutting-edge technologies like XR/AI/blockchain.
https://entre.studio
INVISI Corporation
Executive Creator
Composer/Sound Artist
Technical Director / Creative Director
Nakamura is a creative director who has been working on a multifaceted creative project with the theme of "expanding music".
His wide-ranging style has led him to challenge many forms of musical expression.
Awards:
Cannes Lions International Creative Festival Gold
Asia Pacific Advertising Festival (ADFEST 2012) Grand Prix
Good Design Award Best 100
Spikes Asia Gold
Other awards: NEWYORK FESTIVAL, D&AD, etc.
2024NHK E-telemeter Fuze Puri Jeunesse 2024 Grand Prix
The venue is G's academyTokyo＠Harajuku.
Startup Weekend (SW) is a "startup experience event" where you create new forms. Over the weekend, you can learn methodologies to shape your ideas into reality and experience startups firsthand.
SW starts with everyone pitching ideas on the first night. Teams are formed with hustlers, hackers, and designers, and by the evening of the final day, they develop a minimal viable business model aligned with user experience.
A majority of participants are attending for the first time alone. There's no need to worry even if it's your first time.
Facilitation will be conducted in Japanese.
| September 13 (Fri) G's TOKYO (Harajuku) | September 14 (Sat) G's TOKYO (Harajuku） | September 15 (Sun) G's TOKYO (Harajuku) |
|---|---|---|
| 06:00pm Doors open | 10:00am Day 2 starts + Breakfast | 10:00am Day 3 starts + Breakfast |
| 06:30pm Networking | 10:10am Facilitation | 12:30pm Lunch |
| 07:00pm Facilitator welcome | 12:30pm Lunch | 02:00pm Tech check before presentation |
| 08:15pm 1-minute pitches | 02:00pm Coaching starts | 05:00pm Presentation & Judging |
| 09:00pm Discussions and voting | 04:00pm Coaching ends | 07:00pm Judging results announced |
| 09:30pm Team formation | 06:30pm Dinner | 07:30pm Party |
| 10:00pm Day 1 ends & Return home | 09:00pm Day 2 ends & Return home | 09:00pm Day 3 ends & Return home! |
Please arrive by 08:15pm if arriving late on the first day.
We introduce the voices of Startup Weekend participants. Articles clearly explain the flow of three days, team dynamics, and insights gained.
We believe these articles can resolve such questions, so please take a look. Detailed information is available by clicking on the image below.
ファシリテーター / Facilitator
StartupWeekendEngineer by trade, Experimental Theoretical Entrepreneurologist, or ETe for short.
His favorite quote is Understanding Depends on Practicing
Lead Organizer
In his early twenties, he was stationed and traveled to Southeast Asian countries including the Philippines, Singapore, and Thailand, supporting local expansion initiatives for Japanese companies. He supported entries of manufacturing and IT companies, among others.
Upon returning to Japan, leveraging his experience in creating new businesses, he engaged in event planning. He handled the production and operation of BtoB events such as internal award ceremonies and anniversary parties, and proposed and managed booth exhibitions at new product launches and exhibitions.
Having experienced the music scenes in Ibiza and Berlin and studied briefly in Ireland and Silicon Valley, he developed an interest in internationalizing events in Japan, aiming to elevate all Japanese events to compete at a global level.
Organizer
A freelance engineer who occasionally travels. He first participated in SWTokyo@Shenzhen in 2018 and later joined as an organizer for SWT Maker and SWT Robotics. Involved in community activities such as launching farmtory-lab to make life enjoyable using technologies like laser cutters. Recently interested in organizing events as an engineer DJ to enhance the techno music scene.
Organizer
After graduating, she started working for a trading company. The despair over the "mountains of paper" that she experienced there led her to work to create the future of trade as a game changer for the analog trade industry. After studying programming, she is also developing trade-related products on her own. She loves to drink hot sake.
Organizer
Lives in Utsunomiya City. She is 26 years old and loves public baths and saunas. While working for a local government in charge of supporting venture businesses and start-ups, she learned about and participated in the first StartupWeekend Utsunomiya. She became interested in starting up new businesses and was fascinated by the world of startups. Currently, she is involved in the operation of incubation facilities, support for startup companies, and new business development support for companies in the private sector.
Organizer
Employed at an electrical manufacturer. During his student days, he belonged to a circle that built human-powered airplanes and planned a world record attempt. This sparked his interest in business creation as an act of generating new things. After joining the workforce, despite initially feeling uncertain about what a business truly entails, he was introduced to SW and participated for the first time. He gained significant insights into idea generation and business evaluation over the three days. Continuing to participate in SW as a form of training, he found himself participating in numerous SW events. While seeking his next SW participation, he became involved in this SW as an organizer.
Organizer
Joined a mushroom spawn manufacturer in 2009. Involved in variety and product development, served as a technical instructor, and engaged in branding, food education activities, business planning, and planning and development of internal ventures. After working as a temporary teacher in public junior high schools, worked mainly on microbiological testing and sterilization process design and development in two medical device manufacturers from 2014 to 2021. Changed jobs in 2022 to oversee technical strategy for sterilization medical devices. Privately, presented at the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries' "New Business Creation Talent Development Program Business Contest" in 2012 and won the Grand Prize. Organizes presentation courses and voluntary study sessions. Established the Startup Weekend Tama community in the Tama area of Tokyo.
Organizer
She has experience in new business development at a manufacturer, business development at a domestic crowdfunding platform, and startup everything.
After participating in Startup Weekend Hamamatsu in 2019, she became interested in the world of startups, where businesses are created from ideas, and joined as an organizer in Tokyo.
She believes that meeting people is an important experience to notice the invisible world and looks forward to talking with many people at Startup Weekend!
1. Cancel Policy
Until August 30, 2024 (Friday) 23:55 JST, full refunds are available upon cancellation. Please note that refunds cannot be provided after this date due to finalization of meal arrangements and other factors.
2. Come in and out anytime!
While it's desirable to participate throughout the three days, temporary absence due to various reasons is permissible. If you have concerns about not being able to participate due to unavoidable commitments during the event, please feel free to join.
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