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in partnership with Google for Startups Japan
Story Night
Tell your story. Inspire the next generation of women entrepreneurs.
December,13th 2023
Google for Startups Campus Tokyo
Program Overview
Public Speaking Workshop
Before the event, we'll hold a public speaking and storytelling workshop so you can hone your message to reach out and engage your audience.
Story Night
On the day of the event, you'll present your entrepreneurial story in front of an audience of entrepreneurs, investors, mentors, and more.
Networking Opportunities
Connect with fellow entrepreneurs and more at the kick-off and event networking time.
Founders & Dreamers Community
After the event, stay connected with the community and your fellow storytellers with recurring perks like mastermind sessions.
Be a Storyteller
Storyteller Benefits
Inspire Women Entrepreneurs
Use your voice to share your journey and experiences to guide the way for future women entrepreneurs.
Get ExposureTell your story in front of a live audience at Google for Startups Campus Tokyo, share your message in front of the Google for Startups Japan team and the Tokyo community.
Hone Your Presentation SkillsLearn how to communicate a powerful, engaging message—a valuable skill you can take to future investors, employees, partners, and more.
Network with the communityMeet fellow entrepreneurs, Google mentors, and more. This bond will continue to be nurtured even after Story Night, with mastermind sessions.
Important Dates
Application Starts: Thursday, 7th Sept
Application Close: Wednesday 1st, Nov
Speaker Notification of Acceptance: Monday 13, Nov
Storytelling Workshop: (accessible in your own time online)
We will send a link accessible in your own time, please watch and send us a recorded version of your story for feedback. Further details will soon be provided.
In-Person Rehearsal & Final Feedback: Tuesday, Dec 12 @ 17:00 - 19:00
Story Night Event: Wednesday, Dec 13 @ 19:00 - 21:00
*Speakers, please arrive around 17:15 for final practice and preparation.
** Note: dates may be subject to change. Participants will be notified immediately if any changes occur.
What we're looking for in a Storyteller
Storytellers should be able to share stories of their failures and successes as they built their business.
Ideally storytellers should be women and/or LGBTQ entrepreneurs who have already started a business (completed MVP & first sales). Male entrepreneurs invited by another female entrepreneur, with a female cofounder, or with a woman oriented product are also welcome.
Ideally storytellers should be women and/or LGBTQ entrepreneurs who have already started a business (completed MVP & first sales). Male entrepreneurs invited by another female entrepreneur, with a female cofounder, or with a woman oriented product are also welcome.
Each presentation should be between 5-10 min, with 5 min for questions.
The presentation length may change based on the number of accepted applicants.
Application Process
Applicants should fill out the application form below, which includes a 1 min video giving a brief synopsis of their story.
The best applicants will be selected based on criteria, such as the stages of business, product/services, business model, and presentation style.
Due to limited resources, we ask that all presentations be in English this year.
The deadline to apply as a presenter is Wednesday 1st, Nov 2023.** Applications are Closed**
Attendance
The event will take place in person at Google for Startups Campus Tokyo, located in Shibuya Stream on the 5th floor. Prior RSVPs on facebook or meetup event page are needed. There will be a short registration process at the door on the day of the event.
Attendance will be open to the public on a first-come first-served basis (we will stop admitting participants at capacity), so please arrive on time to secure your attendance.
Story Night 2022 (Past Gallery)
Past Speaker Videos
Sasha Khabchuk
Originally from Ukraine, Sasha Khabchuk studied in the US before working for Google at various locations around the globe. She credits Google as her first introduction to mindfulness, and this is what inspired her to co-found Prosto, a meditation & sleep app for Eastern Europe promoting conscious and a fulfilling life. She and her company continue to grow in the face of the current conflict in Europe.
Eri Kobayashi
Why do we need to waste our time every morning picking and choosing what to wear when this ultimately leads to overproduction and throwing clothes away? To address this problem, Eri Kobayashi founded an online marketplace where one can hire a personal stylist and receive head-to-toe outfit tailored suggestions from one’s own wardrobe. She hopes to reduce the amount of clothing waste and allow people to be confident in their clothing choices.
Shizuka Nishimura
Shizuka Nishimura is the CEO of LetterMe Inc., which aims to bring people self-fulfillment through letters to one’s future self. She offers an opportunity for people to write a letter to themselves once a month to help others make time to face themselves and help them achieve self-fulfillment.
About Startup Lady
Startup Lady is an international community dedicated to bridging the gap between dreamers and womxn entrepreneurial leaders by inspiring, challenging, and equipping motivated individuals. Our activities include hosting the Startup Lady Masterminds and future membership, Startup Lady Nights, and fostering an international business community that supports aspiring womxn entrepreneurs.
About Google for Startups
Google for Startups is on a mission to support thriving, diverse, and inclusive startup communities around the world. We connect startups with the right people, products, and best practices to help your startup grow. Because if startups succeed, our communities and economies succeed. And Google does too.
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