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The Coral Capital Podcast

Coral Capital
Japan
Venture Capital
US Tariffs
Entrepreneurship
Vtubing
Donald Trump
Masayoshi Son
Softbank
Kaminashi
Japan Startup Ecosystem
MVP
Social Trading
Woodstock
Creator Economy
Will
Monex Group
JP Morgan
Merrill Lynch
Immigration
Performance-Based Pay

Welcome to the Coral Capital podcast, a show where we bring on guests from tech, business, politics, and culture to talk about all things Japan. For updates on our future content and in-person events, follow our newsletter here: eepurl.com/gjed2T

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Latest Episodes

“We thought it would be too hard to build.”

That’s how Mikey Shulman, Co-Founder of Suno, describes the early days of building what is now a $200M revenue company with 100M users. Suno has since partnered with Warner Music Group and is redefining ho... more

Devon Zuegel, founder and CEO of the Esmeralda Institute, joins us on the latest episode of The Coral Capital Podcast.

After building online communities, scaling open-source programs at GitHub, and hosting Notion’s Pioneers series, Devon Zuegel is n... more

Koichi Narasaki, former Chief Digital Officer of SOMPO and the architect behind Palantir Japan, joins us on the latest episode of The Coral Capital Podcast.

From his early days at Mitsubishi Corporation investing in Silicon Valley startups during th... more

Ayao Komatsu, the team principal of Haas F1, joins us on the latest episode of The Coral Capital Podcast.

As the first Japanese team principal (leading a non-Japanese F1 team), Komatsu offers a unique perspective on leadership in Formula 1.

Ayao sh... more

At Coral Capital’s Tokyo HQ, artist–entrepreneur VERBAL (m-flo rapper and producer, AMBUSH® Co-Founder, and SŌMATŌ sake founder) sits down with James Riney and Tiffany Kayo to unpack how Japan’s next cultural wave is being built at the intersection o... more

In this episode of The Coral Capital Podcast former Financial Times editor and author of Gambling Man, joins Tiffany Kayo and James Riney for a conversation about one of Japan’s most enigmatic figures: Masayoshi Son.

Barber shares what it was like s... more

On this episode of The Coral Capital Podcast, we were joined by the Chief Evangelist of Canva for a candid conversation about grit, growth, and the unfiltered story behind his remarkable career.

Also in the conversation:

* The Silicon Valley myth... more

On this episode of The Coral Capital Podcast, Founding Partner James Riney and Investor Tiffany Kayo were joined by Phil Wickham, co-founder of Sozo Ventures—a globally-minded VC firm that’s backed breakout U.S. companies expanding into Japan, includ... more

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Recent Guests

Lionel Barber
Globally influential journalist and former editor of the Financial Times
Episode: The Untold Story of Japan’s Boldest Billionaire with Lionel Barber
Jesper Koll
Economist and long-time Japan optimist
Monex Group
Episode: #22: Jesper Koll on MAGAnomics: Trump 2.0’s Impact on Japan
Claire Hughes Johnson
Corporate officer and advisor at Stripe, former Chief Operating Officer
Stripe
Episode: #21: Inside the Secret BizOps Team Behind Stripe’s Success | Claire Hughes Johnson
Gen Isayama
General Partner and CEO of Will, a venture capital firm
Will
Episode: #20: Gen Isayama on How WiL is Unlocking Japan’s Corporate Powerhouse to Build and Scale Global Companies
Sasuke Shimomura
Chief Strategy Officer of Brave Group
Brave Group
Episode: #19: Sasuke Shimomura of Brave group on VTubing: The Japan-Born Interactive Entertainment Industry Generating Hundreds of Millions In Revenue
Richard Katz
NYC correspondent for Toyo Keizai and author of The Contest for Japan's Economic Future, Entrepreneurs Vs. Corporate Giants
Episode: #15: Richard Katz on The Contest for Japan’s Economic Future: Entrepreneurs Vs. Corporate Giants
Jumpei Yoshida
CFO of Kaminashi, focused on empowering frontline workers with innovative tech solutions
Kaminashi
Episode: #13: Kaizen in the Digital Era: How Kaminashi is Empowering Japan’s 39 Million Frontline Workers

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Tiffany Kayo
Investor at Coral Capital, Host of The Coral Capital Podcast
James
Co-host of The Coral Capital Podcast

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How Suno Built a $200M Music AI Company (And Got Warner Music to Partner)
Q: What do you see as the trends in the music industry with the rise of AI?
Mikey discusses the dual worlds of AI and non-AI music, emphasizing the importance of integration and how both can coexist, fostering consumer engagement. He predicts a future where collaborative and interactive music experiences flourish, driven by technology.
How Suno Built a $200M Music AI Company (And Got Warner Music to Partner)
Q: Can you walk us through your background and how you built an intersection of music and AI with Suno?
Mikey explains that he has been passionate about music since childhood and had a desire to build a company that would innovate in the music industry using AI. After initial hesitations about the complexity of the task, they redirected their focus to creating AI music, leading to the development of Suno.
Designing the Future of Neighborhoods | Devon Zuegel on Esmeralda
Q: Can you describe what you envision for Esmeralda?
Esmeralda aims to be a small, walkable town with a diverse range of people, encouraged to engage with the community and each other, blending the best of urban and rural living.
Designing the Future of Neighborhoods | Devon Zuegel on Esmeralda
Q: How exactly do you even build a town?
There is a process that includes diligence, buying land, establishing infrastructure, and vertical development. It's also important to analyze the political landscape and community engagement.
Ayao Komatsu on Haas x Toyota, Japanese Motorsport & Formula One Leadership | Haas F1
Q: Do you think that's going to open the gates for more Japanese companies to perhaps come into the race?
Yes, the growing popularity of Formula One and the success of Japanese firms in the context of this partnership could incentivize more to engage with the sport.

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What is The Coral Capital Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A captivating exploration into the intersections of technology, business, politics, and culture within the Japanese context unfolds across various episodes. The discussions feature influential guests who offer deep insights into Japan's startup ecosystem, venture capital landscape, and cultural trends shaping the country's future. Noteworthy themes include the evolution of corporate culture in Japan, the impact of global trends on local industries, and the dynamics of entrepreneurship, particularly in technology-driven sectors. Unique perspectives from international experts and local entrepreneurs make it particularly valuable for those interested in understanding Japan's role in the global economy and cultural exchange.

Listeners can expe... more

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2. Jesper Koll
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