Pitch & Connect: Shinagawa

Pitch & Connect is a startup pitch series that gives founders a low-pressure setting to practice presenting their ideas. Each participant delivers a 5-minute pitch followed by audience Q&A, then receives targeted feedback from two mentors: Omid Asgari, an associate professor at Tokyo International University and founder of the learning platform Brainbox, who focuses on the substance of the ideas, and Lee Jean, founder of Pulsar Innovations and a 3x Antler alumni, who coaches on presentation and storytelling. The Shinagawa edition takes place at Spaces Shinagawa and costs 1,000 yen, with discounted tickets for members of the organizer's Skool community. Beyond the pitches and feedback, a 30-minute open networking session lets attendees connect, ask questions, and exchange ideas over light snacks and drinks. The event suits early-stage founders refining their startup story, entrepreneurs preparing for accelerators or investor meetings, and anyone curious to see what others are building. You can join to pitch or simply to listen and network.