[Held on Thursday, April 30th, 7:30 PM] Networking Strategy in the Side Job/Freelance Era | Entrepreneur Exchange Event Held in Shibuya, From Real Encounters to Business Creation (Spring 2026)
KOBUSHI MARKETING LLC is hosting a networking event on April 30, 2026, at KOBUSHI BEER LOUNGE & BAR in Shibuya, featuring Sho Shimizu, COO of Merone Inc. The event aims to connect entrepreneurs, freelancers, and those aspiring to independence, fostering discussions on practical business solutions and collaboration opportunities. It's designed to help participants break through sales plateaus and find new growth strategies in an era of increasing individual and small-scale business growth.
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KOBUSHI MARKETING LLC (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative: Yusuke Inoue), which operates 'KOBUSHI BEER LOUNGE & BAR' in Shibuya Dogenzaka, is creating numerous **business opportunities** through unique initiatives that connect people. This time, they announced that they will host a networking event on **Thursday, April 30, 2026, from 7:30 PM**, bringing together active entrepreneurs, independent freelancers, and those considering becoming independent from corporate employment in the future, with **Mr. Sho Shimizu, COO of Merone Inc.**, as a guest.
[Thursday, April 30, 7:30 PM~] Shibuya Entrepreneur Community Networking Event by New Business and DX Personnel / Shibuya Entrepreneur Exchange Event 13 / Guest: Sho Shimizu (Merone COO)
Details/Application from the URL below
https://peatix.com/event/4947012/view
Practical Community Networking Event to Break Through 'Sales Ceiling'
With the increase in side jobs, freelancers, and startups, and the acceleration of DX promotion, we are in an era where the question of 'how much can individuals and small organizations grow?' is being asked. This event is a **community networking event where business professionals striving for business growth**, such as entrepreneurs, freelancers, new business development personnel, and DX talent, gather. The goal is not merely to exchange business cards, but for participants with similar phases and challenges to **discuss practical solutions** and take home 'the next step' on the spot. On the day of the event, through brainstorming and information exchange among participants, **hints for new businesses and possibilities for collaboration** will be expanded. It is also a valuable opportunity for those facing challenges such as 'sales not growing as they are' or 'feeling the limits of the commissioned model' to meet peers with similar concerns. In Shibuya, a hub of innovation, this event provides an opportunity for entrepreneurs and business professionals to connect and advance to the next stage of growth.
Craft Beer Connecting People KOBUSHI BEER
The 'KOBUSHI BEER LOUNGE & BAR' is a new type of space that integrates co-working and a bar. Whether you've been there before or have always been interested but never had the chance, please take this opportunity to experience the **community** and **business matching** of KOBUSHI BEER.
Event Details
Date and Time
Thursday, April 30, 2026, 7:30 PM~
Venue
KOBUSHI BEER LOUNGE & BAR
Top Biami 2F, 2-17-2 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
03-6679-3642
Participation Fee
Participation fee with 1 drink: 2,200 yen (pre-payment)
Participation fee with 1 drink: 2,500 yen (same-day pre-payment)
Participation fee with 1 drink: 3,000 yen (same-day payment)
Application Page URL
https://peatix.com/event/4947012/view
Notes
As this is a business event, please bring your business cards.
Participation is declined for those with sales objectives related to insurance, investment real estate, MLM, and religious organizations.
Tickets ordered cannot be refunded except in the case of event cancellation due to organizer's circumstances. Please apply with this understanding.
Guest Introduction
Sho Shimizu, COO of Merone Inc.
Oversees organizational management, strategy execution, and business promotion. Supports collaboration with clients across diverse genres, driving team mobility and sustainable organizational growth. After graduating from Keio University, he worked at Best Bridal, Macromill, and SONY Life before founding FAMILY Inc. in 2016. In 2020, he joined Canly Inc. as CRO, achieving implementation in 15,000 stores in one year. Since 2022, he has been with Merone, supporting the improvement of corporate value from multiple perspectives as a bridge between management and creativity. Since 2024, he has also served as a visiting associate professor at the Professional University of Information and Management Innovation.
About KOBUSHI MARKETING
Through 'KOBUSHI BEER,' an original craft beer from Shibuya, they are engaged in initiatives that connect people. They operate a **community of 5,000 participants** gathering marketers and entrepreneurs from Shibuya, and host **over 200 business networking events annually**. Additionally, their sales support service 'Community Sponsor,' which leverages a network of 10,000 individuals, primarily web IT and creative business owners, has **approximately 70 companies participating**, including growing venture companies.
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About KOBUSHI BEER Community Sponsor
The KOBUSHI BEER Community Sponsor is a partnership system that utilizes a network of 10,000 business owners and marketers held by a Shibuya-based craft beer brand to provide high-quality business opportunities through 'trust-based referrals' at a low cost starting from 30,000 yen (excluding tax) per month. Beyond mere business card exchange, it also grants branding opportunities as an 'organizer,' such as the right to host events with visitor attraction support at their Shibuya Dogenzaka base and the right to disseminate information within a closed online community of over 5,000 members. This has led to cases achieving an ROI of approximately 15 times, characterized by high cost-effectiveness in simultaneously expanding recognition and achieving practical sales growth.