G1 Global Podcast

Step into the minds shaping tomorrow’s world with G1 Global, a podcast capturing groundbreaking discussions from the G1 Global Conference, where visionary leaders unite to tackle Japan’s and humanity’s most pressing challenges. Launched in 2011, this English-language forum brings together trailblazers from politics, business, science, technology, and culture to debate, innovate, and transform ideas into concrete actions.

Episodes

4 days ago

59 min

Panelists building startups in Japan discuss why they decided to start a business in Japan and common challenges, such as access to local and global funding, hiring non-Japanese talent, and overcoming language and cultural differences.Are some things associated with startups in this country unique to  Japan? Does the “time machine” model of localizing successful businesses from other countries still work in Japan? What is the role of government? Panelists also consider what Japan can do better to attract more global talent and how the Japanese startup ecosystem can become more globally connected.
G1 Global Conference 2024 Business Breakout Session held at Graduate School of Management, GLOBIS University in Tokyo, October 14, 2024.» https://g1.org/g1global/
[Business] Global Founders in Japan
Panelists:» Christopher Ax (Founder, Schmatz (Kaiser Kitchen K.K.))» Jordan Fisher ( Co-Founder and Chairman, Zehitomo Inc. / Venture Partner, Antler Japan)» Oya Koc (Founder & CEO, Oyraa Inc.)
Moderator:» Emre Yuasa (Partner, GLOBIS Capital Partners)
---

Prefer to watch the video presentation? Find it on YouTube:https://youtu.be/JqpnP_cu5FE---

4 days ago

59 min

Aug 19, 2026

59 min

This panel delves into the global economic and geopolitical impacts of the U.S. election results, touching on shifts in trade policies, international relations, and regulatory environments. Discussions explore new trends such as the rise of green energy initiatives, tech industry regulations, and the future of global supply chains amidst growing nationalism. Business leaders will gain insights on navigating post-election market volatility, adapting to changes in U.S. foreign policy, and leveraging opportunities in emerging markets.
G1 Global Conference 2024 Technology Breakout Session held at Graduate School of Management, GLOBIS University in Tokyo, October 14, 2024.» https://g1.org/g1global/
[Technology] From Lab to Market: How to Turn Scientific Insights into Business Reality
Panelists:» Jonathan Frankle (Chief AI Scientist, Databricks)» Kae Nemoto (Professor and OCQT Director, Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology)» Takao Someya (Executive Director and Vice President, The University of Tokyo)
Moderator:» Yumiko Murakami (General Partner, MPower Partners)
---

Prefer to watch the video presentation? Find it on YouTube:https://youtu.be/GOi-B3j8qT4---

Aug 19, 2026

59 min

Aug 12, 2026

58 min

This panel explores the evolving landscape of cyber threats as well as strategies to counter these threats in the age of artificial intelligence and in the year of election campaigns. Panelists discuss how criminals and state-sponsored actors have employed AI and deepfakes to launch cyberattacks or influence operations, and how defenders take advantage of these emerging technologies to detect and respond to those AI-enabled attacks. Additionally, the discussion reflects on current public-private partnerships in Japan and around the world, and covers what kind of legislation and strategies are needed to empower security professionals and disrupt cyberattacks and influence operations.
G1 Global Conference 2024 Politics Breakout Session held at Graduate School of Management, GLOBIS University in Tokyo, October 14, 2024.» https://g1.org/g1global/
[Politics] Cyber Intelligence and Defense
Panelists:» George Chen (Managing Director & Co-Chair, Digital Practice, The Asia Group)» Scott Jarkoff (Co-Founder & CEO, Praeryx)» Rui Matsukawa (Liberal Democratic Party, Member of the House of Councilors)» Hiroshi Sasaki (Director, OT Business Development, Fortinet Japan G.K.)
Moderator:» Mihoko Matsubara (Chief Cybersecurity Strategist, NTT Corporation)
---

Prefer to watch the video presentation? Find it on YouTube:https://youtu.be/nsvAPebizKk---

Aug 12, 2026

58 min

Copyright 2025 All rights reserved.

Version: 20241125