DGDV Hosts "Global Founders Summit" ~OpenAI, Replit, Tokyo Vice Governor Miyasaka, Former Minister of Finance and Financial Services Kato, Stanford University Professor, and Others Spoke, with Approximately 300 Participants~
DG Daiwa Ventures (DGDV) hosted the "Global Founders Summit" in Tokyo on March 26, 2026, bringing together Silicon Valley and Japanese startups. Speakers included representatives from OpenAI, Replit, Tokyo Vice Governor Manabu Miyasaka, former Minister of Finance and Financial Services Kato, and a Stanford University professor, with approximately 300 attendees discussing strategies for Japanese startups to scale up in the global market.
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DG Daiwa Ventures (DGDV) planned and hosted the global startup event "Global Founders Summit," connecting Silicon Valley and Japanese startups, at "Tokyo Innovation Base (TIB)" in Yurakucho, Tokyo, on Thursday, March 26, 2026.
On the day of the event, approximately 300 people, including domestic entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, entrepreneurs, and policy-makers from overseas, attended. Public and private sector leaders engaged in lively discussions on concrete strategies for Japanese companies to scale up in the global market.
## Background and Purpose of the Event
DGDV has been supporting Japanese startups in earning foreign currency in the global market. This event aimed to invite frontline players who are creating the source of cutting-edge technology in Silicon Valley, such as professors from Stanford University, top technology companies like OpenAI leading AI technology, and overseas investors and accelerators, to Tokyo. The goal was to connect them directly with Japanese entrepreneurs and share advanced knowledge. Additionally, strong messages were delivered from leaders who have been focusing on startup policies in the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the national government, aiming to develop Japan's startup ecosystem and accelerate overseas expansion.
## Highlights of the Day
### 1. Opening Message by Manabu Miyasaka, Vice Governor of Tokyo
Manabu Miyasaka, Vice Governor of Tokyo, who sponsored this event, took the stage. He began by commending the establishment of the Council for Promotion of Overseas Startup Investment. In his speech, he mentioned Tokyo's initiatives, including the startup strategy "Global Innovation Strategy 2.0 STARTUP & SCALEUP" promoted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to realize "Startup City Tokyo," and SusHi Tech Global, which supports startups expanding globally. He expressed strong support for creating unicorn companies in Japan. He also called for active participation from domestic and international ecosystem players in SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026, which will be held from April 27 to 29.
On the day of the event, approximately 300 people, including domestic entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, entrepreneurs, and policy-makers from overseas, attended. Public and private sector leaders engaged in lively discussions on concrete strategies for Japanese companies to scale up in the global market.
## Background and Purpose of the Event
DGDV has been supporting Japanese startups in earning foreign currency in the global market. This event aimed to invite frontline players who are creating the source of cutting-edge technology in Silicon Valley, such as professors from Stanford University, top technology companies like OpenAI leading AI technology, and overseas investors and accelerators, to Tokyo. The goal was to connect them directly with Japanese entrepreneurs and share advanced knowledge. Additionally, strong messages were delivered from leaders who have been focusing on startup policies in the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and the national government, aiming to develop Japan's startup ecosystem and accelerate overseas expansion.
## Highlights of the Day
### 1. Opening Message by Manabu Miyasaka, Vice Governor of Tokyo
Manabu Miyasaka, Vice Governor of Tokyo, who sponsored this event, took the stage. He began by commending the establishment of the Council for Promotion of Overseas Startup Investment. In his speech, he mentioned Tokyo's initiatives, including the startup strategy "Global Innovation Strategy 2.0 STARTUP & SCALEUP" promoted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government to realize "Startup City Tokyo," and SusHi Tech Global, which supports startups expanding globally. He expressed strong support for creating unicorn companies in Japan. He also called for active participation from domestic and international ecosystem players in SusHi Tech Tokyo 2026, which will be held from April 27 to 29.