Femtech Fes! Vol. 15: "Making Femtech Your Career"
Femtech Fes! Vol. 15, themed "Making Femtech Your Career," has concluded!
The femtech industry has been gaining momentum in Europe and the US for the past few years, and now, finally, media coverage in Japan is increasing. As many products and services are introduced, we've also seen comments on social media like, "I want to work at a femtech company."
"I want to know what kind of people work there."
"How can I get involved?"
"Is it difficult?"
To answer these kinds of questions, we interviewed three guests involved in femtech.
Ayami Ejiri / Konica Minolta, Inc.
Belongs to the BIC Promotion Department at Konica Minolta, Inc. Doctor of Arts and Sciences. Based on her own experience, she developed "Monicia," a self-monitoring tool aimed at improving symptoms for those suffering from premenstrual discomfort. She is currently working on expanding and commercializing the service in a collaborative project with Spirete Inc.
Monicia: https://www.konicaminolta.jp/monicia/
Misa Nishimoto / Laundrybox
After working at a PR company, she was engaged in public relations at Dwango. She became independent in 2016. Triggered by a blog she started while working as a company employee, her interest in women's bodies and sexuality grew, leading to the launch of the web media "Laundry Girl." In February 2019, Laundrybox Inc. was established. In August 2019, she launched "Laundrybox," a platform that provides articles and products to address concerns about the body and mind, including menstruation.
Laundrybox: https://laundrybox.jp/
Toru Nakajima / Spirete Inc.
Spent 8 years at Toshiba's Research and Development Center, engaging in wireless communication research, standardization of wireless LAN international standards, and semiconductor chip development, acquiring dozens of patents. In 2009, he joined Innovation Network Corporation of Japan, where as a venture capitalist, he invested in robotics, IT, and software companies in Japan and the US. Leveraging his engineering experience, he was hands-on in improving the performance of investment companies, achieving multiple exits including IPOs and acquisitions. In 2016, he joined Mistletoe, and from 2017, as Chief Investment Officer, he oversaw investment activities in 15 countries. In 2019, he co-founded 15th Rock Ventures and Spirete. He has a network of influential investors and entrepreneurs in Japan, Silicon Valley, and Europe. Master's degree from Hokkaido University Graduate School of Engineering, Master's degree from Globis University Graduate School of Management.
Spirete Inc.: https://www.spirete.com/
Moderator: Mami Toyoda / Spirete Inc.
Graduated from Waseda University, Faculty of Political Science and Economics. In 2017, she interned at Uber Japan Inc., where she was involved in expanding Uber EATS service to all 23 wards of Tokyo. In 2018, she joined Hakuhodo Inc. As a sales representative for a major airline, she was primarily involved in production and branding work, such as commercial production and promotion planning.
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