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Why U.S. healthcare pilots stall foreign healthtech startups, and how to design pilot strategies that lead to real market entry, not endless evaluation.
HealthcareGlobal ExpansionLocal partnershipsLocal regulations
Kate Opolonets
Marketing specialist
Why early assumptions, not execution are the silent killers of most international expansion efforts.
Industry AgnosticGlobal ExpansionLocalizationKate Opolonets
Marketing specialist
A founder’s guide to identifying trustworthy international partners, avoiding hidden risks, and making smarter early expansion decisions.
Industry AgnosticGlobal ExpansionStartupLocal partnershipsKate Opolonets
Marketing specialist
Japan is a biotech powerhouse but for US startups, entering the market often brings unexpected challenges. Regulatory alignment with the PMDA, trusted local partnerships, and culturally fluent go-to-market strategies are essential for success.
BiotechCase StudyGlobal ExpansionLocalizationLocal partnershipsLocal regulations
Karen Onuma
Marketing expert
Planning to enter the Japanese biotech market? This practical guide shows how small biotech startups can succeed with the right approach and local support.
BiotechGlobal ExpansionStartupTechnologyLocal partnershipsLocal regulationsMarket researchKaren Onuma
Marketing expert
Compare Japan's top smart farm pilot zones: Deep Valley, Fukushima Innovation Coast and Hokkaido Agri Hub. Understand program details for your first agritech trial.
AgricultureAITechnologyGlobal ExpansionStartupLocal regulationsMarket researchLocal partnershipsKaren Onuma
Marketing expert
Explore Japan’s fast-growing agritech market. Learn about incentives, trends, compliance and tips that foreign entrants should know about.
AgricultureGlobal ExpansionAITechnologyStartupLocalizationLocal partnershipsLocal regulationsMarket researchKaren Onuma
Marketing expert
Learn practical strategies for building trust in Japan and gaining credibility in the Japanese business culture. Actionable guidance for business leaders expanding into Japan.
StartupGlobal ExpansionLocal partnershipsLocal regulationsMarketing strategiesLocalizationKaren Onuma
Marketing expert
How do you register a company in Japan? Compare KK, GK, branch, and rep office types—plus setup steps, timelines, and tips for foreign founders.
StartupStartupGlobal ExpansionTools/ServicesMarket researchLocal partnershipsLocal regulationsKaren Onuma
Marketing expert