Capital Without Borders – AU x JP
15 April @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm AWST
Startup Today and Innovators Campus are back with something different. This month they’re pulling back the curtain on what investors in Australia and Japan actually think, what they fund, what they pass on, and what founders on both sides of the Pacific consistently get wrong. Explore different sectors that are making waves, what’s happening with AI, vibe-coding, finding a co-founder and more.
An open panel and AMA session featuring:
- Harry Clark – Venture Architect & Co-CEO of AventureLabs. Habitual founder and venture studio operator building at the intersection of AI, deep tech, and venture capital across APEC and EMEA.
- Jet Son Tan – Tokyo-based angel investor and serial entrepreneur with deep product experience in ML and AI across Apple, TomTom, and six startups. Founder Institute mentor across Japan, South Korea, and Southeast Asia, with a strong eye for early-stage technical founders.
Facilitated by:
- Matt Ainsworth – Co-host and cross-border operator working across the AU and JP startup ecosystems.
- Thom Peace – Founder of Innovators Campus and a long time venture builder in Japan.
What we’ll cover:
- How investors in AU and JP evaluate early-stage startups differently
- What AI and deep tech opportunities are emerging across both markets right now
- How to position your startup for cross-border investment
- Open Q&A – bring your real questions, no softballs required