FI Japan/ Korea /Taiwan Joint Global 2025 Spring Cohort Graduation

Join us for the Graduation, where you can see inspiring talks and debut presentations from the mentors and new Alumni. Learn about some companies that will go on to seed accelerators, raise funding, and build great startups in Japan. There will also be an opportunity to network with other entrepreneurs and celebrate the new Graduates.

Whether you’re just starting or already a big player in the industry, attending this event will provide valuable insights and connections to help you on your journey. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a community that is driving the future of innovation in Japan. Let's celebrate, learn, and be inspired by the next generation of startup leaders.

Agenda

• Welcome messages
• Intro about Founder Institute
• Opening speech from keynote speaker
• Pitch of Graduate Founder 5 mins
• Founder Thoughts about joining the FI program
• Closing remarks, final messages from the local leaders
• Networking session on Airmeet

Graduation Keynote Address:

• Jun Kojima – Venture Capitalist at Golden Egg Ventures / Egg FORWARD Inc

Moderators:

• Erdinc Ekinci, Managing Director at Founder Institute Korea /Japan/Taiwan & Co-founder, CEO, Openfor.co, inc
• Yu Li Shein, Co-Director, Founder Institute Korea/Japan & /Taiwan Co-founder, COO, Openfor.co, inc

We Proudly Announce the Following Graduates:

• Jamiel Hampton, CEO & Founder at NAKA Industries
• Richard Orman, Founder at Nakatomi
• Del, CEO & Co-Founder at ProdMind AI
• Sydney Seekford, CEO & Co-Founder at Menuwiz
• Timothy, Founder at Lyvios, Inc
• Sandrine Monette, Co-Founder at LemonBoost
• Marie-Solange VOTTERO, Co-Founder at LemonBoost

Who Should Join:

• Aspiring Entrepreneurs: Gain inspiration and insights from those who have successfully launched their startups.
• Investors & Mentors: Discover new talent and promising startups ready to take the next big leap.
• Startup Enthusiasts: Get a firsthand look at the innovations and ideas that will shape Japan’s future tech landscape

About Founder Institute: The Founder Institute is the world’s most proven network to turn ideas into fundable startups, and startups into global businesses. Since 2009, our structured accelerator programs have helped over 7,000 entrepreneurs raise over $1.75BN in funding. Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 100 countries, our mission is to empower communities of talented and motivated people to build impactful technology companies worldwide.