Pitch2Tokyo Finals at Global Gathering
On February 27, Tokyo will host the Pitch2Tokyo Finals at Global Gathering, an exciting event that brings together diverse innovators from around the world to compete on the global stage. Held at the Toranomon Hills Forum, this session promises to showcase groundbreaking ideas from startups solving real-world challenges across healthcare, education, the environment, business, technology and more.
The Pitch2Tokyo Finals marks the culmination of regional rounds held from October to December 2024 by Venture Café cities worldwide. Each participating city selected one standout innovator to represent their local ecosystem in this grand finale. These innovators were chosen based on their demonstrated need for global exposure, the potential impact of their solutions and their ability to inspire meaningful connections within Tokyo’s dynamic startup community.
Meet the Innovators:
- Aravind Krishnan, Co-Founder and CEO of ToxiSense
- Jannalee Johnson, Director of Sales and Business Development at Precision Epigenomics
- Keito Takishita, Representative Director and COO of Kanaria Tech Inc.
- Rodolfo Ruiz, Co-Founder and CEO of immune
- Ryan McNaughton, CEO and Co-Founder of PriMetaz
- Shunya Chosokabe, Founder of FiberCraze
- Taehyun Chun, Chief Global Officer at NAWA
- Urijah Kaplan, CEO of Protosure
- Yuki Kitsukawa, CEO of MAP IV
The competition is sponsored by Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC), KPMG and SushiTech, who will also provide prizes for the winners. The finalists will gain access to opportunities for global growth and deeper connections within Tokyo’s startup ecosystem. For attendees, this event is an opportunity to witness some of the brightest minds present innovative solutions while fostering a spirit of collaboration.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, February 27
Opening hours: 4:45pm–7:30pm
Venue: Toranomon Hills Mori Tower, Hall B.
Address: Toranomon 1-23-1, Minato-Ku, Tokyo Met., JP, 105-0001
For updates and discussions, visit the official LinkedIn post or the Venture Café website.