CREATIVE KIDS TOP Other Symposium: “Challenges and Prospects for EdTech Startups in Japan”

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2018.11.27
Symposium: “Challenges and Prospects for EdTech Startups in Japan”

November 27　
Symposium hosted by Learning of Tomorrow & CiP: “Challenges and Prospects for EdTech Startups in Japan.”
Featuring Mr. Yuji Kato, COO of the Cool Japan Organization; Mr. Motoki Kamino, CEO of COMPASS;
Mr. Atsushi Miyauchi, Principal at Obunsha Ventures; and Mr. Shuhisa Wada, Executive Vice President of Edulab.

Learning of Tomorrow plans to begin supporting EdTech businesses (including assistance with overseas expansion, providing opportunities for business validation, and
organizing pitch events in collaboration with funds, etc.). However,
while discussing specific strategies with fund representatives,
it was pointed out that it is difficult to attract investment in Japan’s EdTech sector…

That is why the background for this event was to try to uncover the reasons behind this.

The conclusion of today’s symposium was, “Isn’t it necessary for EdTech companies to have overseas expansion in mind from the very beginning?”
Moving forward, the Learning of Tomorrow intends to continue building this support system in collaboration with the CiP Fund, the Cool Japan Organization, and all the speakers who participated today.


　

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    Professor, Keio University; Ph.D. (Policy and Media)
    Director, B Lab
    Chairperson, Learning of Tomorrow (General Incorporated Association)
    Chairperson, CANVAS

    After graduating from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Tokyo, he served as a visiting researcher at the MIT Media Lab before founding the NPO CANVAS and the Learning of Tomorrow Association, a General Incorporated Association, and assuming the role of representative. He serves as an outside director for Matsuya Co., Ltd., Fuji Media Holdings, Inc., and Digital Garage, Inc.
    He has served on various government committees, including the Information and Communications Council of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, as well as the NHK Central Broadcasting Program Council. He also serves as a director of the Digital Signage Consortium, among other roles. He holds a Ph.D. in Policy and Media.
    His publications include *Turning On Children’s Creativity!*, *What Are Smart Kids Doing on Their Smartphones?*, *The Forefront of Online Education in Japan: Considering Learning in the Post-COVID Era*,“What Is Programming Education? 45 Questions Parents Want to Know,” and “Declaration on Digital Education.” He has also provided supervision for numerous works, including “Ah, I See! Programming Education for Parents and Children Through Manga.”