Category: Events

Akemi Koda, CEO of USAsia Venture Partners, is pleased to participate in the Building Partnerships for California Businesses Legislative Briefing on April 7, 2026 at the California State Treasurer’s Office in Sacramento.- from JCCNC. This briefing brings together Chambers of Commerce from across California to strengthen partnerships that support business growth statewide. The discussion will[…]

In front of digital fire place, grateful for the opportunity to join a fireside chat with Chon Tang at SkyDeck Fund moderated by Kelly Lindberg at Berkeley SkyDeck . In this candid conversation, Akemi Koda shared her experiences regarding the unique challenges and opportunities of building a business in the US market, navigating cultural differences,[…]

Akemi Koda, CEO of USAsia Venture Partners, was invited to serve on the judging panel for the DelightX Founders Pitch. DelightX is an accelerator by Delight Ventures, a $150M early-stage VC affiliated with DeNA (known for Pokémon TCG Pocket). They support Japanese and Japan-related founders forming Delaware-based, globally scalable startups in the Bay Area.

Grateful for the opportunity to join the Alchemist Accelerator “Fireside Chat on U.S. Culture & the Silicon Valley Mindset”, moderated by Christy Canida, Partner at Alchemist Accelerator. It was a privilege to learn from founders and CEOs, share concerns, and engage in inspiring conversations with ambitious entrepreneurs from around the world. For the past six[…]

Akemi Koda attended to the luncheon and the first hearing of the Assembly Select Committee on Asia/California Trade, Jessica Caloza. It was a privilege to hear Glen S. Fukushima speak on the impact of federal tariffs, and to learn from so many distinguished guests, Assembly members, and others. Remarks from Lieutenant Governor Eleni Kouitorou, California’s[…]

Akemi Koda, CEO had the honor of joining the annual JCCNC & JBA delegation to Sacramento last week. It was an incredible learning experience—and a powerful reminder of the importance of ongoing dialogue and partnership. Japan remains a major source of foreign investment in California, which has now officially surpassed Japan to become the world’s[…]

Akemi Koda, CEO Of USAsia Venture Partner attended the 24th Annual Luncheon hosted by the California Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with JCCNC and the Japan Business Association of Southern California, and hosted by Jennifer Barrera and Susanne Stirling. More information: https://calchamberalert.com/2025/07/11/calchamber-japan-business-leaders-mark-longtime-alliance-on-trade-matters/