MPower Partners
Japan has incredible potential to support innovative startups and for strong economic growth. Yet it continues to fall short compared with the United States and many other countries. Why is this? What can be done to turn the tide, energize business, and bring greater diversity and opportunity to the country? These questions and more were addressed on July 19, when the American Chamber of Commerce in Japan welcomed Kathy Matsui, Yumiko Murakami, and Miwa Seki, the co-founders of MPower Partners, Japan’s first global venture capital (VC) fund focused on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria.
Third Annual ACCJ Shareholder Forum
After more than a year of operating during the coronavirus pandemic—and adapting to the changes it has brought forth—companies are facing another season of shareholder meetings. With vaccinations signaling that we may soon emerge from the crisis into a more familiar, although changed, world, leaders are able to focus on other critical areas, such as the environment and sustainability, as well as diversity and inclusion.