Kim Jihoon, CEO of THE PIER AND COMPANY in South Korea, visited Japan and participated in the Global Bridge Conference held in December 2025.
The situation at the time is featured in the Korean local media, "SegyeBiz (World Biz)".
The Pier & Company to Participate in LiveNest's 'Global Bridge Conference 2025' in Japan
I will briefly introduce the main points in Japanese.
- The "Global Bridge Conference 2025" featured discussions and shared insights on overseas expansion strategies with major Japanese companies, startups, and government officials.
- Leave a Nest is a global startup discovery and support company headquartered in Tokyo. Its "Tech Plarters" program has established a unique position in Asia's deep tech field. The program's distinguishing feature is its one-stop support, encompassing everything from investing in promising startups to technical demonstrations, prototype production through partnerships with large companies both within and outside Japan, and ultimately, commercialization.
- Representative Kim Ji-hoon stated, "This participation in the meeting is highly significant as it directly connects us to the strong global deep tech ecosystem built by Leave a Nest, going beyond simple exchange." He also expressed their aim to strengthen support for companies aiming to enter the Japanese and Southeast Asian markets and establish their position as a global partner.
Here is the report on the Global Bridge Conference:
