Japans Startup Scene Is Booming: Hashizume

The video features an interview with the CEO of Small Bridge, discussing the launch and growth of their app, Cafe Talk. The CEO shares challenges faced during the startup phase, particularly funding issues, and how they overcame them through angel investors and venture capital. The discussion highlights the evolving Japanese startup scene, cultural shifts towards entrepreneurship, and the role of government in reducing regulations to foster new businesses.

What was one of the main challenges faced by the co-founder when starting the business in 2010?

• Securing initial funding

• Developing a marketing strategy

• Hiring skilled employees

• Finding a suitable office space

How did the company initially fund its operations?

• Through a government grant

• With crowdfunding

• Using personal savings and angel investors

• By taking a bank loan

What recent achievement did the company announce?

• Launching a new product

• Expanding to international markets

• Securing Series A funding

• Winning an industry award

What factor contributed to the company's attractiveness to investors?

• A unique office location

• Steady growth and increased sales

• A large marketing budget

• A celebrity endorsement

What change is occurring in the Japanese startup scene according to the co-founder?

• A decrease in government support

• A rise in traditional business models

• An increase in entrepreneurial activity

• A decline in innovation programs