From Tehran to Tokyo: How Maryam Fallah Is Using Her Story to Help Others Succeed in Japan

In this episode of the Produck Podcast, host Lee Jean sits down with Maryam Fallah, the founder of Buddy, to explore her inspiring journey from Iran to Japan.Maryam shares how her own relocation experience led her to identify the struggles foreigners face when settling in Japan—and how she transformed those challenges into solutions. Backed by Mitsui and supported through Moon Creative Lab, Maryam is building a platform that bridges the gap between companies, HR teams, and international employees, making life in Japan smoother for newcomers.We discuss her transition from corporate life to intrapreneurship, the unique challenges of being a founder in Japan, and her vision for helping foreigners not just survive, but thrive.Connect with Maryam: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryam-fallah-123180b1/Follow for early updates on new episodes: IG @produckpodcastConnect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/produck-podcast/#ProduckPodcast, #StartupJapan, #FounderJourney, #Intrapreneurship, #FemaleFounders, #ExpatLifeJapan, #GlobalTalent, #DiversityAndInclusion, #JapanStartups