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[24:44] The population fundamentals of Japan and how demographic changes shape the startup ecosystem

[36:29] Start up founders in Tokyo tend to get bank loans by default instead of seeking angel investors - does this present a challenge to Japan?

[40:48] The city of Fukuoka and its top down approach to building an ecosystem. Is it sustainable long term?

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