<Event Announcement> Toward SusHi Tech Global
We are pleased to announce the upcoming momentum-building event for SusHi Tech Global. This event will feature an overview of SusHi Tech Global’s mission,lectures by special speakers, and an introduction to our growth acceleration program with funding support.
While this event is typically limited to SusHi Tech Global Startups, we would like to extend this opportunity to companies interested in SusHi Tech Global’s initiatives. We encourage all interested parties to join us at the venue and experience the support programs we offer.
<Event Details>
Event Name:
Toward SusHi Tech Global
Date & Time:
Tuesday, December 16, 2025
16:00–19:30 (Reception opens at 15:30)
Venue:
Tokyo Innovation Base, 1st Floor, Square 1
Purpose:
The event aims to share the necessary mindsets and strategies for scaling globally, as conveyed by serial entrepreneurs and international venture capitalists who have achieved global success.
Target Participants:
Startups interested in SusHi Tech Global
(This program is designed for startups in the growth stage.)
<Timetable>
16:00 | Opening | |
16:05 | Session by Global Serial Entrepreneur “The Global Mindset and Holistic Approach to Building Companies” | |
Moderator: | ||
| Misaki Majima 500 Global Program Manager | |
Speaker: | ||
| Janko Milunovic A serial entrepreneur from Serbia, currently CEO of Hatchers AI (US-based AI startup). Founder of Bstorm (Serbian IT company), active globally. | |
17:05 | Break | |
17:10 | Session by Global Serial Entrepreneur “The Mindset for Scaling Globally and Exiting” | |
Moderator: | ||
| Misaki Majima 500 Global Program Manager | |
Speaker: | ||
| Goncalo Fortes A serial entrepreneur from Portugal, founder of Forest.AI (a startup support platform), and active angel investor. After founding Prodsmart (manufacturing DX), he successfully exited by selling the company to Autodesk. | |
| Jeff Matsuda Japan Country Head of 500 Global. With experience leading divisions and launching new businesses at investment banks and high-growth ventures, he now supports startups and serves as an executive coach. | |
18:10 | Break | |
18:20 | Session by Global Venture Capitalists “What is Needed for Global Scale-Up?” | |
Moderator: | ||
| Kathy Liu Plug and Play Japan Vice President | |
Speaker: | ||
| Billy Buckles | |
| Erdinç Ekinci | |
| Jordan Fisher | |
19:10 | Introduction of Growth Acceleration Program | |
19:20 | Closing | |
