A Platform For A Better Japan

Economic Outlook: Inflation, Financial Stability and New Global Realities

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Powerful forces are pushing the global economy towards increasing uncertainty. Contradictory forces are now at work, with the fight against inflation now beginning to feed fears of financial instability and a possible credit crunch. In addition, globalization and deregulation has been replaced by national, industrial, and economic security as top priorities for policy makers. This panel aims to address the key trends, challenges and opportunities that will shape the future of the US, Japanese, and global economies.

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Thierry Porte

Thierry Porte

Managing Director, J.C. Flowers & Co.

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Preethi Prasad

Preethi Prasad

Partner, AT Kearney

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Daniel Springer

Daniel Springer

Board Director, UiPath and DocuSign

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Jesper Koll

Jesper Koll

Expert Director, Monex Group

Venture Capital and the Investment Climate

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Although Silicon Valley's tech sector grew during the COVID-19 pandemic, recent tech layoffs and the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank are threatening the area's economy. How has this affected the investment climate specifically? VCs and investors need to be aware of the effects on finance, the development of LLMs, the reveal of "fake" unicorns, and the geopolitical situation. Panelists will discuss these issues, how to get ready for the "next big thing," how to globalize in the face of these challenges, and potential innovations to VC's business models. We will wrap up by discussing what VCs in the US and Japan can contribute to the world going forward.

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Dave Chen

Dave Chen

Managing Director, Head of Global Technology Investment Banking, Morgan Stanley

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Naoko Okumoto

Naoko Okumoto

Founder & Managing Director, NIREMIA Collective

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Arthur Trueger

Arthur Trueger

Managing Director, Berkeley VC International

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Shinichi Takamiya

Shinichi Takamiya

Managing Partner, GLOBIS Capital Partners

US-Japan Contribution to the World: What should we do next?

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Please go to your assigned table and enjoy a boxed lunch for a discussion about the conference theme. There are no formal presentations, so please talk freely. We’ve asked facilitators to help lead the conversation.

The Intersection of Design and Business

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Design, no longer just about aesthetics, is a powerful tool that can help companies solve complex problems, innovate, and create better products and services. Historically, both Japan and Silicon Valley have built much of their economic success on the development of new technologies, but today, good technology alone is not enough. So in competitive markets, many companies leverage the power of design to differentiate their offerings with simple, unique user experiences. This panel discussion will share practical knowledge about how to apply design for business success, and especially how design can accelerate startup companies on both sides of the Pacific. The panelists are leaders in design, investment, and entrepreneurship, who will share their insights on the importance of design in business and how it can be used to create value for societ

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Chris Cowart

Chris Cowart

Managing Director, Nomura-SRI Innovation Center (NSIC)

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Ari Horie

Ari Horie

CEO/Founder, Women's Startup Lab

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Tom Kelley

Tom Kelley

Partner, IDEO/D4V

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Patricia Lee-Hoffman

Patricia Lee-Hoffman

Co-Founder, Flutter Eyewear and Triage Consulting Group

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Makoto Takano

Makoto Takano

CEO & Founder of Forbes JAPAN linkties Holdings Co., Ltd.

Geopolitics in the US, Japan, and China

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We are currently in a global era of fragmentation and competing world views, with widening gaps between political stances and economic realities. The fundamental nature of US-China competition is very different when seen from Washington, Beijing, and Tokyo. Even within the US, the relationship with China looks quite different between Washington DC, California generally, and Silicon Valley, with contrasting emphases on geopolitics, Asian American diasporas, and economic/innovation ties. The economic and political realities that Japan sees for itself is also a stark contrast to Washington's hopes for Japan as a staunch ally in US-China competition, since Japan is navigating deep economic ties with China while maintaining strong security ties with the US. Developments within China and the nature of Xi Jinping's leadership are critical in global geopolitics. This panel will discuss developments within each county, the implications for international relations, and potential impact on business.

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Fiona Ma

Fiona Ma

California State Treasurer

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Kenji Kushida

Kenji Kushida

Senior Fellow, Carnegie Endowment for International Peace

Generative AI - the next big platform shift

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ChatGPT launched in November 2022, a tectonic shift in the development of AI. Now, many businesses are applying generative AIs to their business, but it is still in an early phase. Where is the technology going? GPT-4, plug-in applications, and competing LLMs - all of this is moving very fast. What should we anticipate next? Are we finally close to getting AGI (artificial general intelligence)? Is this the next big platform everyone anticipated? Panelists will discuss the business implications, including the winners, how should startups compete and where to find the next gold mine.They will also discuss the political implications, how to regulate AI, and how to navigate in this tense geopolitical environment.

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Mitchell Baker

Mitchell Baker

CEO, Mozilla Corporation & Chairwoman, Mozilla Foundation

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Shane Gu

Shane Gu

AI Expert

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Hiroaki Kitano

Hiroaki Kitano

Senior Executive Vice President and CTO of Sony Group Corporation

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Ken Suzuki

Ken Suzuki

CEO and co-founder, SmartNews

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Emre Yuasa

Emre Yuasa

Partner, GLOBIS Capital Partners