Japan Optimist
Jesper KollJapan analysis and insights - capitalism that works
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 76 | Founded | 4 years ago | Last Issue | 9 days ago |
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Startup Nation Japan - Reality Check
Japanoptimist has been involved promoting Japan’s startup ecosystem both as policy adviser and angel investor. At the start of the Abe administration in 2012/2013, Japan’s elite was not just curious but incredibly open to actually adopting...
The Takaichi Imperative
Here a slightly longer version of an article published in the Japanese language Nikkei this week:
Prime Minister Takaichi rules Japan with an iron fist. Her policy agenda is marked by great ambition and an acute sense of urgency, more simi...
The US benefits more from bringing Japan in
by Andrew McDermott
Peter Cowhey and Meg Rithmire suggest selectively opening American doors to China’s tech exports in order to keep America competitive (”The Cost of Keeping China Out“, Foreign Affairs, August 17, 2026). They argue for a...
Nothing to fear but a U.S.--China deal
Here something a little more speculative than usual, but nevertheless a real shaping force:
Japanese elites are very respectful of spirits, higher forces, and certainly honor trusted superstitions and traditions. Careful attention is paid...
Capital markets & AI: from evaluation to creation
I am honored to present you with an article on AI and Capital Markets by my friend Matsumoto Oki. Oki has always been focused on working to improve the functioning of Japan’s capital market as a public good. His analysis of the AI revolutio...
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Economist, Investor, Patron and, yes, Japan Optimist --- exJPMorgan & Merrill Lynch Chief Economist/Strategist & Head of Research ; Board Director @ OIST, AsiaSociety & 3 Japan start-ups ; Global Ambassador @ Monex Group and Tokyo Financial Center
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