26 September 2025
Newsletter – August 20, 2025
| SkyDeck led a bootcamp this month at STATION Ai in Nagoya, Japan, hosted by STATION Ai and Deloitte. As one of the first global accelerators to run a dedicated program there, SkyDeck connected founders with top advisors Marc Meyer, Peter Giordano, Will Burke, and Scott Jablonski, who shared strategic insight. This bootcamp builds on SkyDeck’s MOU with the Aichi Prefecture, signed in 2024. Nagoya, located in Aichi, is rapidly developing its innovation ecosystem with initiatives like STATION Ai, a state-of-the-art, 250k-square-foot hub built with SoftBank’s support. The region is focused on attracting international startups, fostering collaboration with established industries, and offering robust support for early-stage companies. Nagoya’s startup energy is real, and we look forward to seeing where these founders go next. |
