We Are The Impact will host an event in Tokyo that fosters discussions on entrepreneurship, innovation, and social impact.
Impact Future Weekend – Shaping Tomorrow’s Impact
Date: March 29, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Location: Tokyo Innovation Base, 2F, Stage & Room
Event Page: https://lu.ma/od3ndzmu
Event Highlights
Stage Sessions:
Impact Innovation (11AM – 1PM):
Kick off the day with impact investment presentations by Sakae Suzuki (Social Innovation Partners), David Freiberg (EY), Jacob Tan (MSC), and Ryuta Shibusawa (KiBOW).
VCs & Investor Insights (1PM – 3PM):
Gain valuable perspectives on Japan’s VC landscape from Jordan Fisher (Antler Japan), Manal Rifki (Founder of Klumi Ventures), Hirose Shiho (AN Ventures), and Norbert Gehrke (Japan Fintech Observer).
Japanese Startups’ Global Strategy (3PM – 5PM):
Learn from a panel led by Bai Qiang, co-founder of iFlyTek, discussing strategies for incubating global startups in Japan.
Student Startups (5PM – 7PM):
Discover fresh ideas from emerging student entrepreneurs, including Tanatsiwa Christabel Dube, saumya malkani, Yue Liu, and Muhammad Ibrahim.
Room Sessions:
Trust & Transparency in Capital (11AM – 1PM):
Explore how to co-create a society built on trust and how businesses can address social and environmental challenges with insights from Prof. Araya Daisuke (Keio University), Prof. Ishikawa Ryuichiro (Waseda University), Marco Koeder, and Philip Long Phi Nguyen.
Impact Venture Showcase (1PM – 3PM):
Examine breakthrough ventures with presentations by Daisuke Tanaka (Any-Edge Inc.), Hans Raj Verma, Joe (Funfo Inc.), and Sinjin Kimaru (AI).
Social Business Strategy (3PM – 5PM):
Delve into innovative social strategies with insights from Jenessa Carder, Prof. Yasuhiro Eguchi, Prof. Sumire Stanislawski, and Aaron Shimizu.
Foundations & NPOs (5PM – 7PM):
Learn practical fundraising strategies from Quinn, KidsDoor, and 2nd Harvest.
In addition to these sessions, multiple networking breaks throughout the day will provide ample opportunities to connect and collaborate with peers and industry leaders.
For more details and to register, please visit: https://lu.ma/od3ndzmu.
Be part of a vibrant community shaping the future of impact in Tokyo!
