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Hacker News Tokyo Japan Meetup #18 – January 10(tomorrow) 2013(hntokyo.doorkeeper.jp)
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How to Build & Sell an Internet Startup to Japan’s Biggest Web Merchant, Rakuten(beaconreports.net)
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by jason_tko 14y ago
>>There's still this pervasive idea that if you're not a member of some multi-corporation conglomeration like Toyota or Sony, that you're not doing "real" business. I agree, and it drives me kind of nuts. This is something I think y
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by jason_tko 14y ago
These changes are mainly localised to startup communities in Tokyo. However, the movement has to start somewhere. As harisenbon says, if this generational shift to entrepreneurship and changing attitudes on new businesses does not occur, Ja
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by jason_tko 14y ago
Speaking as someone doing a startup in Japan, this is a very enjoyable article. Richard is one of the few writers focused on the new wave of businesses, entrepreneurs and startup accelerators in Japan.
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How a New Generation of Entrepreneur is Forging the Face of New Japan(beaconreports.net)
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by jason_tko 14y ago
I met my co-founder on HN, and we've done pretty well together. Here's an article I wrote about some of our journey: http://www.makeleaps.jp/blog/en/2012/05/everything-ive-learn... and here is my original co-founder search post: http://n
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by jason_tko 14y ago
Yes, but it'd be great if you could register on Doorkeeper as soon as it's confirmed you're coming to help us keep track.
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by jason_tko 14y ago
Don't forget to check out HN Kansai as well for other HN events in Japan: http://hnkansai.org/
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by jason_tko 14y ago
This time we're at a new venue - the event space at Super Deluxe in Roppongi. It is actually a huge space, so it should be very conducive to meeting people and having a chat. Here's a couple of images: http://www.shift.jp.org/guide/wp-cont
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Google share price plunges 9% after earnings fall short of expectations(news.cnet.com)
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by jason_tko 14y ago
Looking forward to this one. Roti is a really nice venue with some great food and craft beer available. See you all there!
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by jason_tko 14y ago
Perfect. If you're in Japan, come and do the HN Japan tour!
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Hacker News Tokyo Japan Meetup #16 – Thursday 27th of September, 2012(makeleaps.jp)
33 points by jason_tko 14y ago|16 comments
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Super simple description of how encryption and public/private keys work(youtube.com)
1 points by jason_tko 14y ago|0 comments
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by jason_tko 14y ago
Is it true that you can start a business by understanding and solving pain points? Yes of course it is. People who are going through this pain and who are aware of this pain will also likely be motivated to talk with you and articulate thei
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by jason_tko 14y ago
Hi there - due to a bunch of reasons we haven't done one recently. We'll be sending out an announcement soon.
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by jason_tko 14y ago
Right - but the article is about building a startup from the ground up. As opposed to a company that was already enterprise level when it entered Japan. This makes a huge, huge difference in Japan. Disclaimer: The article is about me.
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by jason_tko 14y ago
How much work have they done? A few hours, or several full time months? If they've just done a few weeks and they're leaving, it's less of a co-founder, and more of a contractor arrangement. If it's a few weeks, how about a structure like:
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Aspiring entrepreneur? Don't read my blog(blog.ejovi.net)
3 points by jason_tko 14y ago|0 comments
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by jason_tko 14y ago
Guys, lighten up. It was a joke.
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by jason_tko 14y ago
No, but it's very helpful for preparation and organisation if you can confirm as soon as you can. Thanks!
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by jason_tko 14y ago
Thanks for coming along! Always nice to get good feedback.
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by jason_tko 14y ago
Sorry guys - we've almost organised events in Kansai a couple of times, but it's a bit difficult for us right now. We're flat out with MakeLeaps stuff and the HN Tokyo events. If you do end up doing one though, we're happy to send out a not
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by jason_tko 14y ago
Easier for some people, harder for other people. It's hard to please everyone when you organise an event. We are looking to mix it up with more events both on weekends and weekdays, so stay tuned.
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by jason_tko 14y ago
I'm excited for this one! We've managed to secure a very nice space overlooking Shibuya(thanks to GMO), with plenty more capacity so you can spread out, sit down, and enjoy good conversations. As always, we're trying to keep the event focus
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by jason_tko 14y ago
I must admit to being a little disappointed to not see this article get as much traction as I expected on HN. I enjoyed the hell out of it, and I would love for HN to talk about this side of business and startups much more.
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by jason_tko 14y ago
Would you have the same concerns about 'hackers'? I'd love for HN to redefine 'hustler' without the negative connotations much the same as we have redefined 'hacker'.
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by jason_tko 14y ago
Jeff Bezos, Steve Jobs, Bill Gates
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by jason_tko 14y ago
It's less about the "startup hustler", and more about people who are extremely resourceful. "Hustler" is an easy and convenient title for people who are not checking in code, but are still out making deals and building partnerships. All bus

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