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From Sony Walkmans to 8K Dreams: My Journey to Japan's Startup Capital
Manage episode 507962254 series 2864788
Broadcasting live from Fukuoka, Japan's emerging startup hub, Ben explores how the nation that revolutionized personal audio with the Walkman continues pushing technological boundaries in the AI era.
While most countries were still figuring out 4K, Japan was already demonstrating 8K Super Hi-Vision at IBC Amsterdam. This same forward-thinking approach now drives their $27.9B AI strategy and innovative startup ecosystems like Fukuoka's National Strategic Special Zone.
🎯 What You'll Discover:
- How Japan invested $1B+ in 8K technology while others caught up with 4K
- Why Fukuoka became Japan's first city to offer startup visas for foreign entrepreneurs
- Inside the co-working culture at Engineer Cafe and Venture Cafe networking nights
- Japan's "sovereign AI" strategy and what it means for global tech competition
- Real experiences from Mayor Takashima's regulatory reforms attracting international talent
- The cultural philosophy behind Japan's approach to human-centered AI development
From the precision engineering of 1980s consumer electronics to today's Society 5.0 vision, discover how Japan balances cutting-edge innovation with cultural wisdom - and why this matters for the future of AI.
Co-hosted with Aiko | 12 minutes exploring Japan's tech legacy and startup future
#Japan #AI #Startups #BroadcastTech #Innovation #Fukuoka #TechHistory #8K
66 episodes
Manage episode 507962254 series 2864788
Broadcasting live from Fukuoka, Japan's emerging startup hub, Ben explores how the nation that revolutionized personal audio with the Walkman continues pushing technological boundaries in the AI era.
While most countries were still figuring out 4K, Japan was already demonstrating 8K Super Hi-Vision at IBC Amsterdam. This same forward-thinking approach now drives their $27.9B AI strategy and innovative startup ecosystems like Fukuoka's National Strategic Special Zone.
🎯 What You'll Discover:
- How Japan invested $1B+ in 8K technology while others caught up with 4K
- Why Fukuoka became Japan's first city to offer startup visas for foreign entrepreneurs
- Inside the co-working culture at Engineer Cafe and Venture Cafe networking nights
- Japan's "sovereign AI" strategy and what it means for global tech competition
- Real experiences from Mayor Takashima's regulatory reforms attracting international talent
- The cultural philosophy behind Japan's approach to human-centered AI development
From the precision engineering of 1980s consumer electronics to today's Society 5.0 vision, discover how Japan balances cutting-edge innovation with cultural wisdom - and why this matters for the future of AI.
Co-hosted with Aiko | 12 minutes exploring Japan's tech legacy and startup future
#Japan #AI #Startups #BroadcastTech #Innovation #Fukuoka #TechHistory #8K
66 episodes
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