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https://youtu.be/5ObUrVmXGEU?si=dzQHpR6q1FbzOyM7 “Japan’s strength in rule-based processes has become its weakness in today’s information age.”“In Japan, leadership succeeds when data removes uncertainty and consensus replaces command.”“Risk is not avoided in Japan; uncertainty is — and data is the antidote.”“To lead here, map out every cause and effect until the team sees clarity in the decision.”“Leaders thrive by respecting tradition first, then carefully opening the door to innovation.” Evan Burkosky is the Founder and CEO of Kimaru, a Tokyo-based decision intelligence startup helping supply chain leaders use AI-powered digital twins for faster, smarter decisions.Previously he was Sales Director at Meltwater Japan, Country Manager Japan for Dynamic Yield, CEO of Tourism Builder, Consultant […]

For 4 years now I’ve had the very interesting and educational opportunity to be a mentor at the Founder Institute Japan: https://fi.co/mentors/tokyo The Founder Institute is the world’s largest pre-seed startup accelerator, which has helped launch over 3,500 companies across 180+ cities and six continents. Since 2009, it has been used by the world’s fastest-growing startups to raise funding, get into seed-accelerators, and generate traction. “📢 We’re thrilled to announce our featured mentor, Evan Burkosky, Co-Founder & CRO at kimaru.ai, as a Founder Institute Mentor in the Spring 2025 Joint Global Program! 🚀 ℹ️ Evan Burkosky is a seasoned SaaS Sales & GTM expert with over 15 years of experience

It was an honor to Mentor at Techstars Startup Weekend Tokyo! This video was from Day 3 Pitch Day. I had the opportunity to teach a short session regarding GTM (go to market) strategies. Thank you to the organizers, Mentors, and local Techstars_ Tokyo team! Techstars Tokyo Accelerator, Code Chrysalis Nick C. Wang, Choong Wai(David) Fu, Marta Allina, Mayuko (May) Yamaura, TT Chu, Dr. Joe Hüg, Nathan Minns, Apolline Daimaru (Coat), Karin Jork-Wellbrock (PCC), Raphaela Cologna, Woojung Kim, Yuki Shirato https://youtu.be/FUbEPM8qqu4?si=3fodJvFupiKVI3AN