Running a Purpose-Driven Startup in Japan with Manabu Goto
Description
Manabu Goto is a Japanese native and world traveler whose mission is to create a more inclusive world. He's the founder of Helte, which created a unique Japanese conversation platform called Sail to connect Japanese learners with elderly volunteers in Japan.
Topics covered in today’s episode include:
-how companies can balance a focus on profitability with social contribution
-balancing a focus on diversity with a company’s culture in a startup setting
-why it’s important to be mindful of the “mask” you’re using when addressing different kinds of stakeholders in a purpose-driving company
-how something as simple as a conversation can work toward eliminating bias
Manabu's links:
Helte: https://helte.jp/en/service/
Sail App: https://sailglobal.helte.jp/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manabu-g-93066920b/
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