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[European Startup Chronicles] Female Entrepreneurs Connecting Germany and Asia ③

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 09:53:00 +0900

Cover photo source=Crossbie homepage

Selecting Japanese and German startups for mentoring and matching… focusing on connecting communities rather than connecting individual companies

Working in Germany, when I see Koreans active in similar fields, I cannot help but feel incredibly glad to meet them. I am curious about many things—what they do, whether they experience similar difficulties in this field, what vision they have for their work, ranging from daily matters to long-term plans. This is not limited to Koreans. If it is an Asian who shares a similar appearance, the intimacy builds up in no time. Interestingly, when talking with Asian friends, I sometimes feel that the conversation flows much better. Even when speaking in English or German, we understand each other’s words better than those who speak them as a native language. This is because our modes of expression and cognitive structures are similar. My encounter with Chika Yamamoto was exactly like that.

[European Startup Chronicles] Female Entrepreneurs Connecting Germany and Asia ②

Thu, 24 Mar 2022 09:50:00 +0900

Founding a solo startup with a focus on digitalization after majoring in Chinese studies… A series of expert interviews as the primary business model

Cover photo source = China Impulse homepage

Germany and China established diplomatic relations in 1972. Since then, their relations have developed in various political, social, and economic aspects. In particular, in 2020, China became Germany’s top trade partner, recording a trade volume of over 212 billion euros. China also views Germany as a key European partner. Despite these close ties, China is evaluated from various perspectives in Germany. In German society, which is highly sensitive to political and social issues, there are critical views of China due to the persecution of minority groups such as the Uyghurs in Xinjiang and the crackdown on democracy in Hong Kong, leading to movements to keep China in check.

Female Entrepreneurs Connecting Germany and Asia ①

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 10:00:00 +0900

Founding a startup consulting company to solve ‘human relationship issues’ experienced while working at leading global companies

Cover photo source = Business PowerZone homepage

In Berlin, there is a special event held every year. It is the AsiaBerlin Summit. It started in 1997 as the Asia-Pacific Weeks Berlin (APW), organized by the City of Berlin. Since then, it has grown significantly through partnerships with cities like Beijing, Jakarta, and Tokyo. Since 2013, it has focused more on the theme of “Startups and Smart Cities,” concentrating on business between the City of Berlin and various Asian cities. Recently, it has emphasized connecting the startup ecosystems and investor groups of Asia and Berlin. To this end, various organizations, including the City of Berlin, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, various embassies, trade associations, NGOs, universities, and corporations, are collaborating closely.