Kathy Matsui
General partner at venture fund MPower Partners and an experienced economist and board member (including Fast Retailing/Uniqlo), advising on Japan's economy, startups, and policy.
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Jan 14, 2026 • 1h 8min
Japan’s Startup Revolution (feat. Kathy Matsui) | E2235
Kathy Matsui, a general partner at MPower Partners and board member at Uniqlo, dives into the current transformative landscape of Japan’s startup scene. She discusses why 40% of Japanese students now prefer entrepreneurship over corporate careers, the lingering effects of the 1990s economic crisis, and MPower's focus on fostering 'Japan Dynamism.' Kathy also highlights the unique approaches to ESG in Japan compared to the US, and the critical role of government support for aspiring unicorns and female founders in the country.
Feb 5, 2026 • 17min
Japan's economic crossroads
Kathy Matsui, former Goldman Sachs Japan strategist turned venture capital partner, and Mariko Ooi, BBC reporter raised in Tokyo, discuss Japan's sudden shift from long stagnation. They cover rising rice prices and how inflation feels new to households. They talk about wages lagging behind costs, pressures on small businesses, market gains and how policy could unlock investment and startups.
