Ken Sobajima, CEO of Tomorrow Access, was interviewed by TECHBLITZ to discuss the “Seven-Year Wall” that many Japanese corporate venture capital (CVC) programs tend to encounter.

In the interview, Sobajima explains the structural challenges embedded within CVC organizations—such as the difficulty of demonstrating results during the early years, the impact of personnel rotations that prevent knowledge accumulation, and the tough decision-making required when companies face the seven-year milestone and must determine whether to continue or scale back their CVC initiatives.

Drawing on extensive experience supporting Japanese companies in Silicon Valley, he also shares insights into what is required for Japanese corporations to succeed globally. These include selecting the right partners, establishing effective decision-making processes, and creating organizational environments that enable innovation to thrive.

The interview also highlights Tomorrow Access’s track record in supporting Japan–U.S. innovation activities, designing and operating CVC strategies, enabling startup collaboration, and accompanying companies through new business development efforts.

This interview will be highly valuable for those involved in global expansion, new business creation, and CVC management within Japanese companies.

🔗 Read the full interview here (The article is in Japanese.)
https://techblitz.com/expert-insight/tomorrow-access/