AI and Media Content Startups in Japan

In our final session of our spring series, we’ll explore how Japanese startups are using AI to transform media and content creation. Panelists Raven Gao, Founder of PixAI and CEO of  Mewtant Inc., Shiho Watabe, Chairperson of Shibuya Startups KK, and Yoyo (Yao) Yang, Investor at Makers Fund, will discuss emerging trends in the creator economy, innovation in AI-powered storytelling and design, and the evolving role of Japan’s startup ecosystem in global tech.

The discussion will be moderated by Dr. Richard Dasher, Director of the US-Asia Technology Management Center.

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Registration:

• To attend in-person, please RSVP here.
• To attend by Zoom, please register here.

Agenda:

• 4:30 pm – 5:50 pm Discussion and Audience Q&A
• 5:50 pm – 6:30 pm Networking Reception over light refreshments

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The Entrepreneurship in Asian High-Tech Industries series begins March 31, 2026 and continues until June 2, 2026. Seminars will be held in-person and on Zoom, Tuesdays, 4:30 PM – 5:50 PM.