A diplomatic perspective on the deepening India-Japan economic partnership and its implications for founders and investors building across the corridor.

For founders eyeing cross-border expansion, the India-Japan corridor presents both extraordinary opportunity and formidable complexity. This tactical session provides a step-by-step playbook for startups and established firms looking to scale, covering essential ground from regulatory compliance and local entity structuring to cultural nuances and business negotiation. The conversation centers on real-world success stories and common pitfalls, highlighting how founders can leverage local partnerships and investor networks to gain a foothold in Japan's sophisticated market and India's high-growth digital economy. For investors, the panel reveals what due diligence looks like when backing cross-border expansion and where the highest-conviction opportunities lie. It is an indispensable guide for any founder or investor looking to turn the India-Japan corridor into a viable growth engine. 

日本とインドの強固なビジネス関係は、越境展開を目指す起業家にとって大きな可能性を秘める一方で、対応すべき課題も多くあります。本セッションでは、スタートアップおよび既存企業が事業拡大に向けて進むための具体的なステップを示します。コンプライアンス対応、現地法人設立、文化的な違いへの対応、商談の進め方に至るまで、重要な論点を体系的に整理します。

Enjoy a front-row seat to the raw, unfiltered stories behind the world’s most resilient startups. At Founders Peak™, we move beyond the polished pitch decks to hear the pivotal moments—the failures, the breakthroughs, and the personal grit—that truly define the entrepreneurial journey. These short, high-impact narratives are designed to inspire and offer a rare look at the human side of innovation. Grab a seat and get ready to see the founders you know in a completely different light.

世界で最も粘り強く成長してきたスタートアップの、ありのままの物語を最前列で体感してください。Founders Peak™では、洗練されたピッチを超え、その先にある失敗、突破口、そして創業者の覚悟といった、起業家の旅路を形作ってきた瞬間に光を当てます。

短く力強い物語が挑戦する勇気を与え、イノベーションの根底にある人間の強さを浮かび上がらせます。ぜひその場で、あなたが知る起業家の新たな一面をご覧ください。