Startup Now - The Founder's Journey

Welcome to "Startup Now," Japan's leading interview show featuring startup founders fresh off their latest equity fundraising rounds. 

Having hosted over 100 prominent entrepreneurs, we deep-dive into each founder's story in a narrative format—from their childhood and career backgrounds to the raw realities of building a business. Our mission is to uncover the core values and authentic personalities of the leaders shaping Japan's innovation ecosystem.

Launched as an audio podcast in September 2022, the show evolved into a high-production Video Podcast in November 2025. Today, we broadcast from our dedicated "StartPods Studio" right in the heart of Shibuya, Tokyo.

▼ Host
・Oinari (Kazuya Inarida) | CEO of JobTales, Inc.
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▼ Inquiries & Collaborations
We welcome guest recommendations, corporate tie-ups, and collaboration opportunities. For any inquiries or feedback, please contact us via the form below:
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