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Why the Silicon Valley Model Doesn’t Work in Japan

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Original source: beaconreports.net

Why the Silicon Valley Model Doesn’t Work in Japan

Foreign entrepreneurs and investors who want to follow the Silicon Valley venture capital model in Japan can do so, but it will cost a fortune, raise tax risk, and might not work as expected. John Sasaki, a Silicon Valley lawyer based in Tokyo for the past 15 years, explains why.

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RamenRyan #12822
Japan's choice to focus on self-made/developed technology is the key factor here. The US outsources a lot which can often times be risky. If you work within your own company or business, you will always know what you are getting. I am no business expert but to me, the way Japan approaches things just makes more sense.

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