Tokyo Startup Pitch Night (July)

Welcome to Tokyo Startup Pitch Night hosted by Tokyo Startup Engineers. As always, we want to give an opportunity for startups and entrepreneurs to present their daily work and projects in front of an audience with a wide variety of background.

Schedule

• 18:30 Reception/Networking

• 19:00 Introductions

• 19:10 Pitches start (5 minutes pitches/demos, followed by 3 minutes of Q&A)

• 20:10 Short announcements from the audience

• 20:15 Networking

• 21:00 Closing

Presenters

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Jonathan Bethune - Keiyaku Kekkon (https://keiyakukekkon.com/)

Jonathan Bethune is a programmer and entrepreneur living in Tokyo. He is originally from New York and his family is from Jamaica. He currently works as a software architect and senior manager for MetLife Insurance, Japan. In his spare time he writes for a variety of websites, including Japan Today and Metropolis Magazine.

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Cristian Contreras - BuildNX (http://www.buildnx.com)

We are an advanced software company that focuses on the future and innovation to make everyday activities more efficient and easier by using the latest technology. Today we present to you Learner Tech, a new immersive, effective way of learning and teaching online. We take every-day classroom learning and implement it into our application. We have a team of 3 individuals, Cristian Contreras, a programmer since the age of 11. Nick Dillard, a very talented artist who wants to be part of something big. And Jereme Brown, a great 2D artists. We are BuildNX, building new extremes.

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Billy Oldcorn - Billy Oldcorn Design (https://www.billyoldcorndesign.com/)

2D motion design and custom animation for explainer videos, logo reveals, and online advertising media. Based in Tokyo for the past four years, eventually becoming a freelance content creator after first managing Sales Excellence for Microsoft’s Online Advertising segment.

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Taylor Matthews - Mugen Creations (http://mugen-creations.com/)

President of a translation company. We have 2000 translators translating into 42 different languages. We specialize in but not limited to, game, app and website translations.

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Akira Yamaguchi - open-socio.co.ltd (https://www.open-socio.jp/logistic-view/)

We do business is Future forecast service, predict the future and logistics flow like the weather forecast. Specifically, we purchase and sell them by 5 million units, Forecast / create future trends such as product sales and stock price.

Organizers

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Dimitri Akimaru - Myndly (https://myndly.com/)

Aspired tech entrepreneur whose passion is to connect people and spark meaningful encounters. Previously founded companies in the Midwest and Bay Area, including a Biometrics company, a Blockchain related company, and a social network. Currently working on an AI assisted people discovery and grouping app called Myndly (https://myndly.com/). It utilizes via geolocation, common interests and more to create meaningful relations.

What to bring, PLEASE READ!!

Bring some form of ID or security won't let you in. Additionally, if possible bring your business cards to be collected at the entrance.

Logistics

Yahoo Japan was generous enough to provide part of their space for this meetup. The Dining area on the same floor will be open until 8pm and available for beverage purchase. Please be respectful of the environment so that we can keep using it for future events.

Who we are

We are a group of Entrepreneurs/Engineers who recently moved back to Tokyo after founding and working for Startups in Silicon Valley and the Midwest (USA). Our goal is to contribute to the movement of making Tokyo the startup hub of Asia by providing an opportunity for Entrepreneurs to showcase their work and ask for help to grow their product.

Our meetup events are held in English as an initiative to be globally understood. We encourage all level of english speakers to attend.

Who you are

We expect a wide range of audience with primary interest in Startups and in Engineering. If you are interested in meeting entrepreneurs, contribute to a startup, or want to listen to pitches made in the English language, come join us!

Venue

Yahoo Japan is providing their space for this event. The cafeteria is open until 8pm and you may buy coffee or tea until then, they don't accept cash so bring your SUICA card or some form of digital purchase method. Please be respectful of the space since we want to keep using it for future events.