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Comment on Twitter Changing Japan by Twinkle

Twinkle — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:16:00 +0000

That is great to know that
people from all walks of life have been digging into Twitter like were just one
great happy family! I just wish that it won’t get useless as time passes by.

Comment on Building a Startup Ecosystem in Japan by Jordan

Jordan — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 13:42:00 +0000

You’re right, culture will be the hardest element to overcome while building a startup community in Japan, but not matter where you go geographically, there is always some obstacle that must be overcome.

For example, Atlanta, where I’m located is not the worst place to get funded but it’s far from ideal. On the technology side, traditionally all the startup money has flowed to businesses in the financial industry, or more recently bio-tech as a result of government incentives. Additionally, Atlanta is absolutely dominated by real estate investors. So, while there is money to be had, you really need to be operating in one of these preferred niches in order to attract attention. The 2008 financial crisis devastated the real estate and financial sectors, so Atlanta was hit particularly hard by the recession. Clearly the economy needs to diversify beyond just real estate and finance, but that will take time and effort; Atlanta investors today only know real estate and finance.

You also mentioned the Japanese “herd mentality” in your post. As an outsider looking in on Japan, I, too, have observed a high-level cultural desire to belong to a group, much stronger than in the more individualistic West. I believe that will be an advantage in helping to build the necessary supporting startup community. It will take some time for the incubators such as ONL springing up in Japan to build a critical mass of experienced entrepreneurs, but once that group is there it will inevitably be an extremely close-knit and supportive group.

Comment on How to Create a Great Startup Office Space on a Bootstrap Budget by Catherine Flanagan

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Comment on Twitter Changing Japan by Rocket Spanish

Rocket Spanish — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 22:12:00 +0000

Interesting article. I especially like the idea of getting a discount by using Twitter.

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Comment on Twitter Changing Japan by Martin A.

Martin A. — Mon, 12 Sep 2011 21:37:00 +0000

Social media has evolved into a great tool to be able to inform people around the world! If used correctly this can really help each country with divulging information specially that we are in the digital age. Very nice article!

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Comment on Are we “Just Friends?” by jade

jade — Tue, 23 Aug 2011 06:31:00 +0000

I didn’t watch that movie but interesting. The most I like to watch for now is Friends with Benefits, I know is was a great movie. I can’t wait to watch.

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Comment on What’s all the fuss with Google Wave? by Alfredo de Almeida

Alfredo de Almeida — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:46:00 +0000

Hi Hiro,
Google Wave is actually no longer available as a google service. It was open sourced to the Apache Software Foundation. The source code is freely available, and you can set up your own wave over at ONL (that may be fun). http://incubator.apache.org/wave/source-code.html

However, if you are not on Google Plus, let me know and i will invite you!

Comment on Are we “Just Friends?” by Anne

Anne — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 07:05:00 +0000

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Comment on Are we “Just Friends?” by Glennda Mirabete

Glennda Mirabete — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 07:11:00 +0000

When we change clothes, we don’t mind you’re in the same room with me. That’s pure friendship for me.

Comment on Twitter Changing Japan by Purgex Purging

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