Japan’s Startup Revolution (feat. Kathy Matsui) | E2235

January 14, 2026·1 hr 8 min·5 clips

Kathy Matsui discovered women founders in Japan exit at a 1.5x premium over men, creating a juicy investment gap.

Jason Calacanis interviews Kathy Matsui in Tokyo about Japan's startup revolution, covering Uniqlo's global rise, the funding gap for women founders, and how economic shifts are creating opportunities for young entrepreneurs. They also discuss Japan's quality of life, immigration policies, and geopolitical challenges with the US and China.

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