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Jason Calacanis

40% of Students in Japan want to found a startup or work for one!

Kathy Matsui says this is a HISTORIC shift from risk aversion to entrepreneurialism in Japan.

Kathy tells me that the labor shortage in Japan means that workers have their pick of jobs. Workers can always go back to the corporate world, life is too short not to take a risk! Could this shift be the start of “Japanese Dynamism” in the 21st century?

I invest in 100 new startups a year... get a meeting with my team at launch.co/apply, or learn how to start a company by joining founder.university (our 12-week course). watch thisweekinstartups.com if you love startups

Looking for two important roles at LAUNCH / This Week in Startups 

Community manager 
Video / podcast editor 

Email me editor@launch.co / community@launch.co your resume and what you’ve done 

We’re looking for folks with experience and who are at the top of their game

Blue Ridge Capital

I am a Limited Partner (investor), strategic Advisor, and Acting CTO for Blue Ridge Capital Fund, a real estate investment fund focused on high-growth, dental-anchored properties in the Mid-Atlantic. In my role, I leverage my expertise in AI, big data, and technology to provide insights and innovative strategies that enhance the fund's ability to capitalize on market opportunities. My team and I focus on using advanced data analytics to identify high-value investments, streamline operational efficiencies, and drive growth.

With a background as the CEO of Klizo Solutions and a strong professional and personal network, I am excited to bring cutting-edge technology and AI-driven insights to the fund. This opportunity allows me to apply my technical leadership in a way that validates the transformational potential of technology in real estate investments, supporting the fund’s mission to deliver exceptional returns to its investors.

CTO / LP / Advisor

Klizo Solutions Pvt Ltd

I started my journey in software development in 2004, working with outsourced teams to build innovative solutions. My first project involved creating a stock market software training and trading platform using mathematicians from Russia. Since then, I’ve traveled the world, founded multiple startups, and collaborated with developers across various countries. One of my successes was creating a music app that became a leading platform in the Philippines and Italy. I’ve also built companies from the ground up, leading them to acquisition, and helped raise capital for others.

After 15 years of working with various outsourcing models, I decided to build a reliable software development team focused on delivering high-quality results and building long-term partnerships. That’s how Klizo Solutions was born. Today, with over 80 developers in India, the USA, and plans to expand into Vietnam, we serve as a dedicated development department for our clients, delivering scalable, AI-powered solutions that help them lead their industries.

Klizo Solutions Specializes in:
- SaaS Development & AI Integration: Leveraging AI and SaaS platforms to drive business transformation.
- Custom Technology Solutions: From backend infrastructures to frontend experiences, we build scalable solutions that drive growth.
- Web Applications & Integration: Developing high-performance web applications with frameworks like Laravel, WordPress, and Django.
- Technology Consulting & Dedicated Development Teams: Acting as an extension of your team to help public and private companies meet their tech goals.

At Klizo, we add immense value through technology, delivering results that exceed expectations. As we expand globally, we remain committed to innovation and growth for our clients.

Founder, CEO, & Managing Director

CloudPay Technologies

CloudPay Technologies is an innovative retail automation and payments integration company that specializes in developing technology solutions for the CBD, Cannabis, and Pharmaceutical industries. Our mission is to make smart technology even smarter.

Our cutting-edge machines have advanced capabilities for ID verification and transaction tracking, ensuring a secure and streamlined purchasing process for customers. To support our clients, we work with trusted fulfillment partners who help manage machine locations and replenish inventory in a timely manner. 

We are excited to announce that we recently closed a successful funding round and are gearing up for another one. We have exciting projects in the works that will help us further our goal of revolutionizing the retail industry.

In addition, we have launched our SeedERP.com software platform, a comprehensive ERP system designed to streamline inventory tracking and management. This platform seamlessly integrates with our vending machines, allowing clients to push product inventory directly to the machines. With SeedERP.com, businesses can efficiently manage their inventory and focus on delivering exceptional customer experiences.

At CloudPay Technologies, we are committed to innovation and helping our clients succeed.

CEO and Cofounder

Google Launchpad

As an advisor for Google Launchpad, I served as a mentor to startups and provided guidance to help them grow and scale their business. My role involved working closely with startups to understand their technology, target audience, and user acquisition costs.

To help startups develop their product, I provided guidance on best practices for MVP testing and helped them analyze the data to determine whether their model was effective. This involved reviewing product design, evaluating user feedback, and suggesting improvements to refine their product offering.

In addition to providing guidance on product development, I worked with startups to help them create effective pitch decks and showcase their products to potential investors. This included helping them refine their value proposition, develop their messaging, and highlight the unique aspects of their product or service.

Overall, my role as an advisor for Google Launchpad involved a deep understanding of the startup ecosystem, as well as the ability to provide insightful guidance on a wide range of business-related topics. My expertise and experience in these areas were critical in helping startups succeed and achieve their goals.

Mentor

Plum Investors

Plum Investors focuses on connecting a vast number of selected businesses and investors into a clean network of opportunities. We currently filter through over 500 different business opportunities a day and provide the best deals to our network of business owners and investors. We have a variety of solutions, technologies, and various tools to assist business owners and investors.

In business there is a “Lemon” which is typically a bad or sour business deal, and there is a “Plum” which is usually a good business deal that has a sweet return. Our primary focus is finding and providing the “Plum” business deals throughout our network. We have a direct connection to over 12,000 business owners and over 4,000 investors in all types of industries, with our reach and capabilities growing daily.

Plum Investors has developed various Big Data applications and integrated the technology into multiple mobile applications, real estate software, and entertainment applications. It has assisted businesses in the past using this type of technology to create custom applications for their particular needs. Today we use this technology to assist entrepreneurs and investors by limiting their risk exposure and increase the odds of success for everyone.

President

Tunebash Inc

A company that specializes in developing new technology to increase music exploration for fans and artists. At launch was the biggest music app on the iPhone iOS platform in the Philippines and Italy. Featured in Pando Daily and many other news outlets.

Founder

Development Capital Group

Development Capital Group, Inc. (DLPM:OTCBB) invests in and develops businesses and technologies with significant potential for growth and customer acquisition.  We analyze market trends and look for opportunities to leverage our understanding of technologies to create efficiencies for under-serviced sectors.  Our mandate is to execute with businesses or teams that have proprietary tools or intellectual property but require funding and business development to grow the business and market share.

European Navigation Corp

Manage the import and export of MyGig Navigations for Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler vehicles throughout Europe. Grew the company from $0 to $1.6 million in sales in less than 18 months, all from a laptop.

European Homologation Services

European Homologation Services is a team made up of many people in the automotive industry that are bringing a complete service for our clients. We have homologation experts with close ties to the TÜV organizations that have been in the business for over 15 years, and navigation experts who have brought innovation to the industry by converting radios for the European market.

We work with some of the largest importers of vehicles into Europe and help streamline the process for them and their clients when it comes to selling vehicles in Europe. Some of these importers are importing over 100 vehicles per month. We offer large scale production for them as well as retail for dealers that are doing smaller quantities.

We convert foreign vehicles like the Dodge, Jeep, Chrysler, Ford, and GM brands so they fulfill the local requirements for importing vehicles into that country. We have a whole list of vehicles that we convert, please contact us for more info.

We are currently located in Bremerhaven Germany, one of the larges vehicle ports in Europe. Being located inside the port helps us work with the vehicle importers in the European Union to streamline the process of importing vehicles.

Our facilities are of the highest quality, all of our parts are E-mark certified, and are professionally installed by a homologation expert. This makes sure that the quality of our homologation process stays above the industry’s expectations.

We also convert the radios and navigations of the vehicles to European standards. We have navigations for every type of vehicle, and if not we have our navigation experts working on a solution. We try to have a solution that is the original OEM radio for the vehicle depending on the model of the car being homologated.

Co-Founder / Partner

Liquid Clouds

Liquid Clouds is technology company that specializes in Cloud Computing. It provides solutions to businesses such as Hosted Desktops, Hosted Servers, Hosted Email, and Data Backup Systems. We also offer a range of other IT services which you can read more about on our website.

Currently managing the day to day of the company. Communicating our sales force to our directors in London, and creating a business partner network.

Joey Ricard is a highly accomplished entrepreneur and visionary who has launched a diverse range of ventures. While in college, he founded Ricard Technologies at the young age of 22, providing technology-related services such as server, VoIP, and POS setups to local businesses in partnership with CompUSA, Best Buy, and AT&T. Ricard Technologies also had a computer repair store on campus at Florida State University.

Joey's expertise in technology has enabled him to develop innovative solutions such as a Smart Retail Kiosk system that integrates with online CRM and ERP systems for secure transactions and identity verification. He has also created Thumbs of the Dead, a unique and exciting zombie typing game that will be launching soon.

Joey's passion for adventure and travel has led him to live abroad for extended periods, immersing himself in new cultures and experiences. He has even been bitten by a piranha, adding to his adventurous stories.

Joey's innovation and expertise in the cannabis, hemp, and pharmaceutical industries led him to participate in the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in 2019, where he launched his CBD vending machine. Although he was initially kicked out of the event due to misunderstandings about the product, Joey made history as the first cannabis company to showcase their technology at CES after explaining that hemp was legalized and the product was about a legal substance.

In addition to his ventures, Joey has also been awarded 36 patents in multiple countries, thanks to his experience working with APIs and his degree in information technology. He continues to explore new opportunities to make a difference and create value in the industry. Lets connect if you have any ideas of how I or one of my companies can help you!

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