1. 🛑 Stop the Endless Meetings: Read Newsletter #40
Ever felt stuck in the Japanese "Ringi-sho" cycle of long meetings with no results? In our latest edition, Pablo shares how he pivoted from free coffee chats to paid, AI-accelerated strategy sessions—and how Japanese clients are loving the agility. 👉 Read Newsletter #40: Ending the Vicious Circle of Long Meetings in Japan
2. 🎄 TechMas Deadline: Dec 8th (Monday!)
This is your final call! Registration for our TechMas End of Year Celebration closes on December 8th. Don't miss the chance to celebrate a massive year with the Fukuoka startup community. 👉 Secure your spot now!
3. 🤫 Unofficial Open: StartupClub Cohort 3
Exclusive for Subscribers: You are getting the first look at our upcoming 3rd StartupClub Cohort!
Dual-City Demo Day: Pitch in Fukuoka (Japan) and Hualien (Taiwan) (Oct 26).
The Package: +4 online mentoring sessions, exclusive Discord access, and $30k+ USD in perks (Coworking, 6 months free Notion AI, NordVPN, e-Sims, and more).
Status: Applications are quietly opening now. Get ahead of the crowd!
4. 🇦🇺 Leveling Up with The Community Collective
The Manabu Hubs team recently immersed ourselves with our team in Australia The Community Collective (The CC)—Australia’s premier hub for community builders. From learning how giants like Canva use community-led growth to seeing how top builders use Notion to centralise tech stacks and mentor resources, we are bringing these global best practices back to our incubators to serve you better
5. ❄️ Hokkaido Calling: SHAKE H
Innovators and creators are gathering in Sapporo and Niseko for SHAKE H, the Startup Conference in Hokkaido!
What: A week of tech and regional innovation in Japan's north.
Perk Alert: We are currently in conversation with the organisers to secure exclusive discounts for Manabu Hubs global members. Stay update for the news!
Action: Tickets are on sale now, but stay tuned to this newsletter for discount updates! [Link to SHAKE H]
Missed last week's deep dive? We reflected on how Taiwan serves as a springboard for global innovation and why agility wins the talent war. 👉 Read Newsletter #39: Reflecting a Year of Growth and Connection
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Have a great weekend! The Manabu Hubs Team