[April 30th (Thu) 7:30 PM~] Networking Strategy for the Side-Job/Freelance Era | Entrepreneur Networking Event in Shibuya to Create Business from Real Encounters (Spring 2026)

KOBUSHI MARKETING LLC (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Representative: Yusuke Inoue) operates ' KOBUSHI BEER LOUNGE & BAR' in Shibuya Dogenzaka, where unique initiatives connect people and generate numerous business opportunities. The company has announced that it will host a networking event on Thursday, April 30, 2026, from 7:30 PM, bringing together active entrepreneurs, independent freelancers, and those considering leaving their salaried jobs in the future. The event will feature Mr. Sho Shimizu, COO of Merone Inc., as a guest speaker.

April 30th (Thu), 2026, 7:30 PM~ Shibuya Entrepreneur Community Networking Event for New Business & DX Personnel [Shibuya Entrepreneur Networking Event 13]

[April 30th (Thu) 7:30 PM~] Shibuya Entrepreneur Community Networking Event for New Business & DX Personnel / Shibuya Entrepreneur Networking 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 Stagnation

In an era where the increase in side jobs, freelancers, and startups, along with the acceleration of DX promotion, raises the question of "how far individuals and small organizations can grow," this event is a community networking gathering for business professionals challenging business growth, including entrepreneurs, freelancers, new business development managers, and DX personnel. It aims not just for simple business card exchanges but for participants with similar phases and challenges to discuss real solutions and take home "the next step" on the spot. On the day of the event, participants will engage in brainstorming and information exchange to expand hints for new businesses and possibilities for collaboration. Furthermore, it is a valuable opportunity for those facing challenges such as "sales are not growing as they are" or "feeling the limits of the commissioned model" to meet peers with similar concerns. In Shibuya, the center of innovation, this event provides an opportunity for entrepreneurs and business professionals to connect and advance to the next stage of growth.

Our staff will also assist with matching!

Craft Beer Connecting People KOBUSHI BEER

"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 been interested but never had the chance, take this opportunity to experience KOBUSHI BEER's community and business matching.

Event Details

Date & Time

April 30th (Thu), 2026, 7:30 PM~

Venue

KOBUSHI BEER LOUNGE & BAR

Top Biami 2F, 2-17-2 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

03-6679-3642

Interior of KOBUSHI BEER LOUNGE & BAR

Participation Fee

Participation fee with 1 drink: 2,200 yen (advance payment) Participation fee with 1 drink: 2,500 yen (same-day advance 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. We politely decline participation from those with sales objectives related to insurance, investment real estate, MLM, or religious organizations. Please note that once tickets are ordered, refunds cannot be issued except in cases of event cancellation due to organizer's circumstances. Please apply with this understanding.

Guest Introduction

Sho Shimizu, COO of Merone Inc.

Sho Shimizu, COO of Merone Inc.

Oversees organizational operations, strategic execution, and business promotion. Supports collaboration with clients across diverse genres, driving team agility 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 15,000 store introductions 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 iU (Information Technology Professional University).

About KOBUSHI MARKETING

Through "KOBUSHI BEER," an original craft beer from Shibuya, the company engages in initiatives to connect people. It operates a community of 5,000 people, gathering marketers and entrepreneurs in Shibuya, and hosts over 200 business networking events annually. Additionally, its sales support menu, "Community Sponsor," which leverages a network of 10,000 people, primarily web IT and creative industry executives, has attracted approximately 70 growing venture companies.

KOBUSHI BEER lineup

Related Sites

KOBUSHI MARKETING LLC

KOBUSHI BEER

Events, Seminars, Networking Events

KOBUSHI MARKETING Customer Cases

KOBUSHI BEER Online Store

About KOBUSHI BEER Community Sponsor

KOBUSHI BEER Community Sponsor

The KOBUSHI BEER Community Sponsor program is a partnership system that leverages the 10,000-person network of executives and marketers held by the Shibuya-born craft beer brand. It provides high-quality business negotiation opportunities through "trust-based referrals" at a low cost starting from 30,000 yen (excluding tax) per month. Beyond simple business card exchanges, it also grants "organizer-side" branding opportunities, 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 that simultaneously achieves both brand awareness expansion and practical sales improvement.

Details of Community Sponsor

Case Studies of Community Sponsor Implementation