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Tokyo Students Lead Japan's Startup Culture Revolution
SolutionsApr 24

Tokyo Students Lead Japan's Startup Culture Revolution

In a country known for valuing job security over risk, Japanese students are embracing entrepreneurship like never before. A student-led group called ITAMAE is changing the game at Asia's largest startup event.

Japan Times2 min read
Ex-VC Says Top Companies Raised Under $35M Before Going Big
InnovationApr 20

Ex-VC Says Top Companies Raised Under $35M Before Going Big

Four of the world's most valuable companies—Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, and Google—raised less than $35 million combined before going public. A former venture capitalist who helped fund Google is now challenging the "grow at all costs" model that dominates startup culture today.

Fast Company2 min read
620 Students Compete in India's V-Launch Pad Startup Event
InnovationApr 18

620 Students Compete in India's V-Launch Pad Startup Event

Over 600 students from 42 institutions including IITs and IIMs gathered to showcase innovative startups at a national competition promoting entrepreneurship. The event reflects India's growing campus innovation culture where students turn creative ideas into real solutions.

The Hindu2 min read
She Took a 47% Pay Cut. Now She Leads Marketing at Pesa
SolutionsApr 1

She Took a 47% Pay Cut. Now She Leads Marketing at Pesa

Cassandra Collins left a ₦150,000/month job for an ₦80,000 customer support role at a crypto startup in 2020. Five years later, her willingness to say yes to the "wrong" jobs led her to become Marketing Manager at Pesa.

TechCabal3 min read
Tech Leader: Startup Failure Is Normal, Not Shameful
Community HeroesMar 17

Tech Leader: Startup Failure Is Normal, Not Shameful

A prominent African tech investor is reframing failure as the expected outcome for startups, not something to hide. His message could help founders and investors approach risk more honestly.

Techpoint Africa2 min read
Cashfree Payments Shares $80B Success with 400 Workers
Acts of KindnessJan 20

Cashfree Payments Shares $80B Success with 400 Workers

A decade-old fintech company just turned paper promises into real money for over 400 employees who helped build it. Even workers who left years ago are getting their share of the success.

YourStory India2 min read