
Thursday, 2025 · 6:00 PM JST · Toranomon Hills Forum
How to Run Your Startup and Survive Thrive in Japan & East Asia



Erdinc Ekinci, Tyson Batino, Alexander De Vore, Serkan Toso
Serkan Toso is a technology entrepreneur and operator serving as Co-Founder at byFood. He has built the company around the intersection of technology, tourism, culture, and social impact, helping make Japanese food experiences more accessible to global audiences. Serkan brings a founder perspective on building in Japan as an international entrepreneur, developing marketplace businesses, growing through partnerships, and turning a culturally specific opportunity into a globally relevant product. The work sits at the intersection of technical execution and practical adoption, where strong engineering must ultimately translate into reliable products, clear customer value, and scalable operating systems. Serkan brings a practical perspective on emerging technology, product development, commercialization, and the path from technical capability to real-world adoption.