G1 Silicon Valley 2026 - US & Japan Tech Ecosystems: VC & Startup Strategies

The future of global entrepreneurship depends on a deep understanding of the structural differences and underlying commonalities between the world’s two most innovative economies. This session focuses on a comparative analysis of the US and Japan tech ecosystems, examining how distinct venture capital models and startup cultures drive growth. We will explore the shared challenges of scaling innovation and how global VCs are re-evaluating the unique potential of Japanese intellectual property alongside Silicon Valley’s proven scaling models. What are the essential strategies for founders and investors to bridge these ecosystems and create the next generation of global unicorns? G1 Silicon Valley 2026 Session held at Half Moon Bay, California on April 16, 2026. » https://g1.org/g1silicon/ US & Japan Tech Ecosystems: VC & Startup Strategies Panelists: » Noriyuki Kojima (Chief Executive Officer, Kotoba Technologies, Inc. » Ann Miura-Ko (Co-founding Partner, Floodgate) » Alexander Wortmann (Partner, TCV) Moderator:  » Emre Yuasa (Partner, GLOBIS Capital Partners)   --- Prefer to watch the video presentation? Find it on YouTube: https://youtu.be/s5c9dUHK1Cc ---