Venture Café Tokyo

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### Tokyo’s Premier Multi-Lingual Networking Hub for Entrepreneurs

Join Venture Café Tokyo’s Thursday Gathering, the city’s most dynamic multi-lingual networking space for entrepreneurs, innovators, and changemakers. As part of the global Venture Café network, we have welcomed tens of thousands of visitors over the past year, with 300-400 participants attending weekly to exchange ideas, spark collaborations, and grow their businesses.
At its core, Thursday Gathering is about the power of connections. Innovation doesn’t happen in isolation—it thrives when diverse minds come together. Whether you’re a founder looking for a co-founder, an investor scouting the next big opportunity, or a corporate leader seeking fresh perspectives, this is where the right conversations happen.
Why join?
🚀 Expand Your Network – Meet like-minded professionals, thought leaders, and industry pioneers in an open, welcoming space.
💡 Gain Valuable Insights – Learn from experienced entrepreneurs and experts through interactive talks and workshops.
🌏 Bridge Local & Global Opportunities – Engage with Tokyo’s vibrant startup scene while tapping into Venture Café’s worldwide network.
🤝 Find the Right People – Connect with potential collaborators, mentors, and partners who can help take your ideas to the next level.
📍 Every Thursday | 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM
📍 Venture Café Tokyo (at CIC Tokyo)
Innovation starts with a conversation. Join us and be part of a global movement where ideas turn into action, and connections create new possibilities.

Interested in hosting your own demo-table?: https://venturecafetokyo.org/our-programs/demo-table/
Learn More & Sign-up: https://venturecafetokyo.org/programs/thursday-gathering/

### Running an Info/Demo Table at Venture Café Tokyo’s Thursday Gathering

Ready to get your product or idea in front of a crowd buzzing with innovators? Running an info/demo table at Thursday Gathering is like stepping into the heart of Tokyo’s startup scene!
Picture this: You’re surrounded by entrepreneurs, investors, and creators all eager to learn, explore, and connect. You’ve got your table set up, maybe with sleek demos, eye-catching visuals, or a killer pitch. As the crowd flows in, you’re not just passively waiting for people to stop by—you’re engaging with curious minds, offering hands-on demos, answering questions, and building relationships that could take your business to new heights.
You’ll find that the conversations are electric: from passionate startup founders to seasoned professionals, the energy is palpable, and the connections you make could turn into partnerships, investments, or opportunities. The best part? You’re not just sharing your work—you’re getting real-time feedback from a diverse audience that’s as enthusiastic as you are about innovation.
Why have a table?
🎯 Showcase your product/service to a diverse group, including potential customers, collaborators, and investors.
🤝 Build valuable relationships with people who can elevate your business in ways you didn’t expect.
📣 Be at the center of the action in one of the most exciting networking events in Tokyo.
So, grab your table, come with your A-game, and get ready for an afternoon full of discovery, connection, and a little bit of fun—you never know who you’ll meet or what ideas will spark! 🚀

Learn More & Sign-Up: https://venturecafetokyo.org/programs/thursday-gathering/

How to Enjoy Thursday Gathering
New to Venture Café Tokyo? Wondering what Thursday Gathering is all about? This interactive session is the perfect place to start!
Held every Thursday, Thursday Gathering is a vibrant and dynamic event where innovators, entrepreneurs, and changemakers come together to connect, share ideas, and collaborate. But with so much happening, how do you make the most of it?
In this 30-minute bilingual (Japanese & English) session, we’ll walk you through:
✅ What Venture Café Tokyo is and how we foster innovation
✅ The mission behind Thursday Gathering: Connecting Innovators to Make Things Happen
✅ Our community credo and how we create a space for meaningful engagement
✅ Tips on navigating the event, meeting the right people, and getting involved
Whether you're a first-time attendee or a regular looking to deepen your engagement, this session will help you maximize your experience. Join us and start your Thursday night the right way!

オフィスアワーズにサインアップ / Sign up for Office Hours:
http://venturecafetokyo.org/office-hours/

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Do you have any ideas for starting a business but would you like to talk to someone or go over your business plan? If you do, please use our Office Hours program. Professionals and experts from different fields will take your consultations in a 30-minute session! (Free)

Before applying please consider the following:

If you would like to be mentored at our Office Hours, please make a reservation in advance
Please be sure to specify what scope you want to consult with when making a reservation
After the reservation application, the reservation will be confirmed by the mentor (we will notify you by e-mail). Please forgive in advance that the reservation may not be confirmed even if the slot is empty due to the mentor's schedule.

■参加サインアップ/ Sign up※
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■ Venture Café Tokyo及びThursday Gatheringについて About Venture Café Tokyo & Thursday Gathering
Venture Café Tokyoは”Connecting innovators to make things happen”をミッションに掲げ、各種プログラミング・イベントを通じてベンチャー企業・起業家・投資家を繋げることで、世界の変革を促すイノベーションの創出を狙いとする組織です。
Thursday Gatheringは毎週木曜日16時-21時に開催されるVenture Café Tokyoのフラッグシップ・イベントです。教育セッションや安全で快適なネットワーキング空間の提供を通じて、多様な人々が集う場を提供し、上記のミッション達成を図ります。
Venture Café Tokyo is an organization with the mission "Connecting innovators to make things happen." Thursday gathering is the flagship event of Venture Café Tokyo. Through providing educational sessions and safe & comfortable networking space at Thursday Gathering, we aim to achieve our mission.
http://venturecafetokyo.org/