Inside the Mind of a Global Builder: Jet Son Tan on Startups, Japan, and the Power of People

In this episode of the Produck Podcast, I sit down with serial entrepreneur, former product manager, angel investor, and Founder Institute mentor Jet Son Tan to explore what it really takes to build meaningful products across cultures and continents.Jetson shares his journey from Malaysia to Silicon Valley, from launching a startup in Taiwan to navigating corporate innovation in Japan. We talk about:Why great companies are built around people, not just ideasThe unique challenge of building for Japan instead of trying to disrupt itWhat Japanese founders can learn from global startup ecosystemsHow to find the right co-founder and avoid early team breakupsWhy building something meaningful requires stepping into the unknownWhether you're a founder, product manager, or curious builder, this is your chance to hear unfiltered insights from someone who's helped shape ecosystems from Asia to America.🔗 Connect with Jetson: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jetsont86/#produckpodcast #startups #japanstartups #productmanagement #founderjourney #serialentrepreneur #globalmindset #cofounders #startupwisdom #angelinvestor #crossculturalbusiness