December 2, 2025: Exclusive Mentorship Event for Healthcare Startups

The ACCJ Healthcare x Digital (HxD) Initiative held its first Exclusive Mentorship Event for healthcare startups on December 2, 2025, at Nakanoshima Qross.

We kicked off with a workshop led by HxD member @Christian Boettcher, joined by special guest @Kristin Chen, who dialed in late at night from California. Christian opened with an engaging session on what makes an effective pitch, followed by a Q&A featuring Kristin’s deep insights drawn from 15+ years as a product leader at companies like LinkedIn, Twitch, Pinterest. She closed with inspiring advice for the startups in attendance.

In the second half, startups were paired with HxD mentors with diverse expertise from organizations including Eli Lilly, AstraZeneca, IQVIA, K&L Gates, Innovation Dojo, Zimmer Biomet, and more. Two rounds of 30-minute discussions sparked productive, candid, and meaningful conversations.

A huge thank-you to Kristin for joining us from across the globe, to all the HxD members who served as mentors, to the startups who brought such energy to the room, and to Nakanoshima Qross for being an incredible partner.

Stay tuned for more details on our next HxD event on February 13 at Nakanoshima Qross, an Exclusive Pitch Opportunity for healthcare startups, featuring fantastic prizes, including a trip to the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit.

Excited to continue building a stronger, more connected healthcare innovation ecosystem in Japan!