Innovation And Women’s Entrepreneurship In Japan And The U.S.

Join us in celebrating Women’s History Month at our upcoming program, Innovation and Women’s Entrepreneurship in Japan and the U.S.

Innovation is crucial to grow Pittsburgh into a vibrant, thriving city. Japanese companies are taking notice, investing in local businesses and forming research partnerships with educational institutions. In this interactive panel discussion, our expert speakers will discuss trends in entrepreneurship and innovation in both countries.

In both Japan and the U.S., women make up a growing percentage of new entrepreneurs. Women are critical leaders in driving the economic vitality of communities and nations now and in the future. The panelists will discuss the unique challenges and opportunities facing women entrepreneurs, global versus local business, investment trends, and their hopes for future advances.

Our speakers will include Asako Uchiyama of Celaid Therapeutics, Kay Shimizu of University of Pittsburgh, Jessy LeClair of Cambridge Innovation Center, and Annia Aleman of Ascender.

Innovation and Women’s Entrepreneurship in Japan and the U.S. will be held on Thursday, March 23 in the Mellon Board Room on the Chatham Shadyside Campus (Mellon Center, 0 Woodland Road, Pittsburgh PA 15232). Doors open at 5PM, and the program will be 6PM–7PM. Complimentary drinks and hors d’oeuvres will be provided.

We are proud to partner with the Japan-America Society of Pennsylvania on this program.

This event is part of the Japan Currents program, supported by the National Association of Japan-America Societies and the Embassy of Japan.

This event is free and open to the public, thanks to donor support! If you would like to support accessible programs like this, please consider making a donation when you reserve your free ticket. Donations will support both Japan-America Society of Pennsylvania and the Council.