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Short, practical observations on market conditions, buying behaviour, and operating reality.

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Market NotesJul 8, 2026

Market Note: Reading the Japanese Enterprise Buying Cycle

A practical note on why standard pipeline instrumentation misrepresents Japanese enterprise deals, and what to measure instead.

4 min read

Understanding Japan's Startup Ecosystem
Market NotesApr 21, 2025

Understanding Japan's Startup Ecosystem

The opportunities and barriers in Japan’s startup world

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