Startup Channel (Japan)
English summaries of Japanese startup and founder interviews from Startup Channel.
AIdeaLab CEO Tomihira Shun explains how his startup studio mass-produces AI products using vibe coding and a 'Mu-curve' strategy that replaces the traditional J-curve.
Kazuki Kunimoto (freecracy) and Masayuki Tadokoro (Unicorn Farm) break down why Japan's HR departments are collapsing under load and how AI-native tools will restructure talent ops by 2030.
freecracy CEO on Building an AI-Native Talent Intelligence Startup in Japan
2026 Skills to Survive the AI Agent Era, With Masayuki Tadokoro
AI Competitive Moats: Why Vertical Data Beats GAFAM in the AI Era
Why Generic AI Fails Companies: Building AI With Real Philosophy
Sales and Data Are the Real MOAT for Vertical AI Startups
Why 3K Industries Plus AI Is the Best Startup Bet Now
Can Japan Compete Again in AI? A Silicon Valley VC's Honest Take
