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<\/p>\nThis week\u2019s Thursday Gathering celebrates innovation in Fukuoka with a packed lineup of in-person sessions, from hands-on startup lessons to global pitch presentations and a deep dive into building better relationships in work and life.<\/p>\n
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Date and Time:<\/strong> Thursday, July 10, 2025, 16:00 to 20:00 16:00\u201316:50 In Japanese 17:00\u201317:10 17:30\u201318:20 18:30\u201319:20 Organized by Venture Caf\u00e9 Fukuoka<\/strong> This week\u2019s Thursday Gathering celebrates innovation in Fukuoka with a packed lineup of in-person sessions…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":29305,"featured_media":171994,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","tags":[],"class_list":["post-172014","event","type-event","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","location-tenjin","event-type-seminar","en-US"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event\/172014","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/event"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/event"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/29305"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=172014"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/171994"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=172014"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.fukuoka-now.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=172014"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
\nLocation:<\/strong> ONE FUKUOKA BLDG. 6F SKYLOBBY<\/a>
\nAdmission:<\/strong> Free (registration required)
\nRegistration & details are here<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\nEvent Highlights (In-person only):<\/strong><\/h3>\n
\nStartup 0\u21921: Lessons from a Startup Studio<\/strong>
\nA practical session for those starting new ventures or developing new products. Learn the real-world process from launch to product-market fit (PMF), based on the experience of startup studios\u2014not just what’s found in blogs or textbooks.
\nMore info<\/a><\/p>\n
\nSpeaker: Nobuhiro Adachi, SEREAL Inc.
\nTopics include:
\n\u2013 What defines a business and strategy
\n\u2013 A practical understanding of PMF
\n\u2013 Myths vs. realities of reaching PMF
\n\u2013 Sixteen key business hypotheses to validate
\n\u2013 Techniques for identifying real problems
\n\u2013 Tips for developing MVPs<\/p>\n
\nHow to Enjoy Thursday Gathering @Sofa<\/strong>
\nNew to Thursday Gatherings? This brief, interactive session introduces the event\u2019s mission, how the community is run, and the value of connecting with others. A great starting point for first-time attendees.
\nMore info<\/a><\/p>\n
\nDemo Day + Light Talk #50<\/strong>
\nCelebrate the 50th edition of this startup showcase, featuring presenters from Tokyo, Switzerland, and Fukuoka. Hear from founders about their latest projects and get a first look at Venture Caf\u00e9\u2019s brand refresh and new mascot.
\nMore info<\/a><\/p>\n
\nBeyond Communication: Relationship Design<\/strong>
\nThis session explores how communication can evolve into intentional relationship and collaboration design. Learn frameworks and tools to create stronger, longer-lasting connections\u2014with practical metrics and real-world examples.
\nMore info<\/a><\/p>\n
\nLanguages: Japanese and\/or English (varies by session)
\nAll sessions are in-person only. Pre-registration required via the event website.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"