One robot, many jobs: “Armo,” born on the retail floor, is changing how stores look
Yasutaka Kasagi, MUSE Inc. and others ·
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Tie-ups & Sponsors
Startup Now is made possible by tie-up episodes with startups, companies and investors, and by show sponsors. Sponsored episodes and sponsor mentions are always disclosed, both in the show and on this site.
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Tie-up episodes
An episode we plan together, with the release timing fixed in advance. It can be a startup telling its own story, a company introducing an initiative, an investor in conversation with a portfolio founder, or a link-up with an event. These episodes are marked “Sponsored by.”
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Show sponsors
For a set period, we introduce your service in the show and in the show notes. So far 6 companies, mostly offering services for startups, have sponsored the show.
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Collaborations and events
We also do cross-appearances with other shows, and on-site or public recordings at conferences. Please ask us about the details.
GuideRegular appearances and tie-ups
- Regular appearance
- Free of charge. We decide based on your inquiry, our editorial line-up and the release slots available. An inquiry does not guarantee an appearance.
- Tie-up
- Paid. The appearance and the release timing are, as a rule, guaranteed, and we plan the content together. Secondary use of the recorded video and images (on your own site, social media or recruiting pages) can also be arranged.
If you want to time an episode with a funding announcement, please contact us one to two months ahead in either case. You can start by asking about a regular appearance and consider a tie-up depending on how things stand.
Tie-upTie-up partners (14 episodes)
ALPHA
Venture capital · 6 episodes
Turning the voice of the customer into value: an AI contact center for better customer experience
Yuichi Takarabe, Flyle, Inc. and others ·
A “living home” with a two-armed robot: taking on a giant industry with a 3 billion yen seed round
Shuzo Narita, MW Inc. and others ·
Renting mourning wear, to leave room for saying goodbye
Yusuke Goto, Mofuku Rescue, Corp. and others ·
The essence of building a business, from a founder who took three companies public
Noriaki Maruyama, SBI Sumishin Net Bank, Ltd. and others ·
From IPO to a second startup: “beautiful” solar panels to protect children’s future
Yusuke Umeda, Monochrome and others ·
DG Daiwa Ventures
Venture capital · 2 episodes
How US VCs see Japan’s growth strategy: the 17 strategic sectors and the strengths of Japanese founders
EventChris Yeh, Blitzscaling Ventures and others ·
30 billion yen invested in Japan and abroad, including 40 Y Combinator companies (with a report from SF Tech Week)
Yamato Watanabe, DG Daiwa Ventures and others ·
Genesia Ventures
Venture capital · 1 episode
“From Asia to the world”: shoes that unlock creativity
Yuta Funase, NEULO and others ·
Check Inn
1 episode
ファイナンスプロデュース
1 episode
InsightX
1 episode
90 English
1 episode
miive
1 episode
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AboutThe show at a glance
- Distribution
- YouTube (video podcast), Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more
- Episodes
- 237 (since September 2023)
- Guests
- 142 founders and investors
- Language
- Mostly Japanese. Selected episodes are in English or have English subtitles.
- Recording
- StartPods Studio (Shibuya, Tokyo)
- Produced by
- StartPods (JobTales, Inc.)
Appear on the show, or partner with us
If you are a founder preparing a funding announcement, please get in touch about a month in advance. We also welcome tie-up and sponsorship inquiries.