Leveraging the NY Ecosystem: A Fireside Chat for International Entrepreneurs
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Mon, Apr 6, 2026
12:45 PM – 1:45 PM EDT (GMT-4)
Kravis Hall, Kravis 620 - Hilal Classroom
655 W 130th St, Columbia Business School , New York, NY 10027, United States
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This event features Ryo Kamezawa, CFA, Co-Founder of Chiral, a startup building computational infrastructure to accelerate molecular discovery for scientists. Prior to founding Chiral, Ryo was Country Manager for Japan at Swappie and an Engagement Manager at Oliver Wyman, where he worked on strategy and operations across global markets.
In this session, Ryo will share his journey from consulting and international business leadership to launching a deep-tech startup. The conversation will explore how international founders can leverage the New York startup ecosystem, including access to talent, capital, and networks.
The event will begin with a moderated fireside chat, followed by an open discussion with the audience.
Lunch Provided (Japanese Bento Box. First come, First served.)
Food Provided (Japanese Bento Box)
Where
Kravis Hall, Kravis 620 - Hilal Classroom
655 W 130th St, Columbia Business School , New York, NY 10027, United States
Hosted By
Co-hosted with: Columbia Entrepreneurs Organization, Japanese Business Association (OWNER)