Happy New Year from Tokyo Startup Lunchclub!
As we welcome 2025, we at Tokyo Startup Lunchclub want to wish all our members a very happy, healthy, and prosperous new year! We also want to take a moment to reflect on an incredible 2024 and look ahead to an even brighter future together.
2024: A Year of Growth and Connection
This past year marked our third year as a community, having started in March 2022! We've seen tremendous growth and it's all thanks to you, our dedicated members. Some of the highlights that made 2024 special include:
- A Blockbuster Anniversary: Our 2nd-anniversary party in March was a smashing success! We packed the house in Shibuya with around 150 members, celebrating together with the fantastic support of Shibuya Startup Support.
- Community Growth: Our Telegram group more than doubled, growing from 150 to a vibrant 337 members! We also surpassed 1,000 followers across LinkedIn (1,113!) and Meetup.com (1,020!), demonstrating the growing reach and impact of our community.
- Member Satisfaction: We're incredibly proud of our 4.7 out of 5 rating on Meetup.com, based on 94 reviews. This feedback fuels our passion to keep delivering value to our members.
- New Website and Resources: We launched our new website, and have started building a library of helpful resources. Check out our articles on GK vs. KK, free workspaces in Tokyo, and the best coworking spaces!
- Partnerships: We joined forces with Shibuya Startup Support and Moon Creative Labs for events, expanding our network and creating even more opportunities for collaboration.
Looking Ahead to 2025: Bigger and Better!
We're not resting on our laurels! We have ambitious plans for 2025 to make Tokyo Startup Lunchclub an even more valuable resource for aspiring entrepreneurs in Japan. Here's what you can look forward to:
- More Events: We're committed to organizing more events in 2025. We'll be partnering with other communities and key players in the startup ecosystem to bring you the best support and networking opportunities.
- More Content: We'll be consistently adding new content to our website, covering essential topics for starting and running a business in Japan. We also warmly welcome contributions from our members! If you have expertise to share, please get in touch.
- More Support: Get ready for our "Business Angels" initiative launching this January! This program will provide even more direct support to our members. Stay tuned for details!
Thank you for being a part of the Tokyo Startup Lunchclub community. Your energy, passion, and entrepreneurial spirit are what make this group so special. We're excited to continue this journey with you in 2025 and beyond!
Here's to a year of innovation, collaboration, and success!
Sincerely,
The Tokyo Startup Lunchclub Team