Disrupting Japan

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tim@disruptingjapan.com

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What Japan’s CVCs can teach the rest of us

October 12, 2026

The future of Japanese industry depends on startups. At some point in the early 2000s the seemingly unstoppable engine of Japanese corporate innovation mysteriously began to spin down. Product quality was still high, of course, but corporate R&D seemed increasingly unable to launch anything truly innovative. Today we sit down with Nicolas Sauvage, President of TDK Ventures, who explains how Japanese enterprise is increasingly looking to startups to fill that gap. And it's working. We talk ...

The Japanese startup killing the nasal swab

September 14, 2026

Sometimes it seems like Japan just can't figure out medtech startups. In theory, Japan should be one of the most active startup markets for medical technology. In practice, however, there are relatively few success cases. Today we are going to meet one of those success cases and talk with Sho Okiyama, MD and founder of Aillis, who has developed a minimally invasive flu and covid test that is already in widespread use in Japan. Hopefully, no one will ever need to stick another swab up your n...

Using cold storage to lower energy prices in Japan

August 17, 2026

This summer has sent both temperatures and electricity prices soaring. One Japanese startup, however, has found a way to use industrial cold storage to reduce our energy bills. Today we sit down with Takehito Nishiyama, the CEO Greenphard Energy, and we talk about what it takes for startups to meaningfully compete in Japan's energy markets, how hardware startups can avoid the scalability trap, and how to sell to large Japanese industrials. It's a great conversation, and I think you'll enjo...

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How do I get in touch with Disrupting Japan?

Disrupting Japan is hosted by Tim Romero. Its publicly listed emails are t3@t3.org and tim@disruptingjapan.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Disrupting Japan?

The publicly listed emails for Disrupting Japan: t3@t3.org and tim@disruptingjapan.com.

How many listeners does Disrupting Japan have?

Podseeker estimates Disrupting Japan reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Disrupting Japan?

Disrupting Japan typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Founders and CEOs of innovative Japanese or Japan-focused startups, venture capitalists, senior technology executives, and recognized experts with direct operating or investment experience. Common among recent guests: Founded or led a technology startup with a differentiated product or meaningful market traction; Held a senior executive role at a major technology or industrial company; Developed notable advances in artificial intelligence, robotics, energy, or medical technology. Recent guests include Sho Okiyama, Takehito Nishiyama, and Toru Ichihashi.

How hard is it to get booked on Disrupting Japan?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Disrupting Japan cover?

Recent episodes cover Business, Entrepreneurship, Startups, Venture Capital, and Robotics. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.