Present to Deeptech/AI/ Japanese CVC’s/VC’s/angels at SJSU

The event will take place at the Martin Luther King Library (library.sjsu.edu) 3rd FL (SJPL Workspace)

We recently hosted Pitch Global CVC Leadership Conference as a part of our outreach on behalf of Norcal SBDC funded through California Governor's Office of Economic Development and Small Business Administration to CVC's and other investors who are investing in Silicon Valley in startups which can create Economic Impact and jobs.

Check out footage from one of our previous Japan/Korean/Asian CVC event with speakers like CVC Leaders from Honda/Yamaha/Samsung etc.

Pitch Global is seeing lot of interest from Japanese CVCs to invest in Silicon Valley Startups. Actually, many startups which are presenting at Pitch Global has already received investments from CVC’s based in Japan. From such a business trend, we have added a Japan-focused track at the beginning of this event. Industry experts and leading CVCs will share their experiences, offering practical advice on securing funding and building partnerships that drive growth. Whether you’re a startup seeking to expand into East Asia or a CVC looking to discover innovative companies, this event promises valuable connections and discussions in a collaborative, business-focused atmosphere.

Agenda:

1:00 pm: Registration & Setup

1:30 pm: Opening Remarks by Representative of Softbank who will introduce one of their portfolio cos.

1:35 - 1:55 pm: Q&A style keynote on How AI entrepreneurs can attract Asian CVCs for funding & Partnerships

1:55 - 2:25 pm: Panel on How Entrepreneurs can connect with Japanese CVCs for Funding and Partnerships.

Panelists include: (from last time; will change)

Yosuke Kamimura, Senior Manager, Zeon Ventures

Asuka Yokouchi, Partner, ITC Ventures XI, Inc. (Itochu)

Shuntaro Kano, General Manager, Emerging Frontiers Division, Global Strategy Division, Shimizu Corporation

Moderated by Chris Mckinnon, Partner Morrison& Forrester, formerly Associate General Counsel, Softbank Group.

2:25 - 2:35 pm: Axel Tillmann, incumbent CEO of Pitch Global CVC Accelerator, will give a brief overview.

2.35—4:15 pm: Selected Startups presenting to CVCs/VCs/angels.

4:15 - 4:20 pm: Silicon Valley Mobility Impact Award given to Raymond Zheng, Sr. Managing Director, Honda Xcelerator Ventures, by

past winner & our Nominations Committee Member, Tarik Galijasevik, CVC Head and Managing Director of Allstate Ventures.

4.20—5 pm: Networking over pizza.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

San José State University; MLK Jr Library, 150 E San Fernando St, San Jose, United States