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Kondo to Speak at Female Founders Conference 2025

On May 17, 2025, Kondo, the head of the President Card division at UPSIDER, will take part in the highly anticipated Female Founders Conference 2025 held at Bellesalle Shibuya First. This conference, accessible both in-person and online, aims to inspire and empower women entrepreneurs.

Kondo is scheduled to participate in a session titled "The Joy of Working on the Front Lines of Startups" from 12:30 to 13:20 on Stage A. In this insightful discussion, Kondo will share the stage with notable figures including Yukari Koga (VP of HR at Zeals) and Hina Matsushita (Business Development at Manabie International). Together, they will delve into the unique work culture and rewards that come with working in startups. The event is poised to offer valuable perspectives to attendees, particularly those interested in making career shifts to entrepreneurial realms.

Event Overview

The Female Founders Conference 2025 is part of a series of initiatives called Project:F, which aims to foster a greater number of female entrepreneurs and influential women shaping societal rules. The event is designed for women looking to explore their career options, whether entrepreneurs, those considering career shifts, or students.

Notably, Kondo brings a wealth of experience to this event, having interned at multiple startups during his high school years. He played an integral role in launching a new business while at AnyMind and later joined UPSIDER in 2022, where he progressed to oversee sales in the SMB domain. Now, as the business head of President Card, Kondo oversees the entire operation, merging innovation with leadership.

What to Expect at the Conference

Participants can look forward to engaging sessions led by women from diverse fields, including startups, megaventure firms, and both domestic and foreign corporations. The conference serves as a vital platform, enabling attendees to reflect on their careers and seek guidance from experts in the industry.

Furthermore, participants will have the opportunity to network with likeminded individuals, enhancing their understanding of the startup environment. From educational panels to interactive booths, the conference will showcase various avenues for professional growth.

Conference Details

• - Date: May 17, 2025, from 12:00 PM to 7:00 PM (doors open at 11:30 AM, free entry)
• - Location: Bellesalle Shibuya First (online viewing available)
• - Cost: Free
• - Organizer: Riko Hozumi, CEO of Sworkers and head of Project:F
• - Target Audience: Women looking to explore their careers, including aspiring entrepreneurs and those considering a career change. Note that attendance is limited to biological females.

To register for the event, visit this link.

About UPSIDER

UPSIDER operates under the mission of creating a global financial platform to support challengers. With services like the corporate card UPSIDER and the invoice payment service Shiharai.com, they have exceeded 80,000 users as of March 2025. UPSIDER resolves various financial issues faced by enterprises, offering corporate cards with limits exceeding 1 billion yen and advanced management functions.

In a bid to further support growth-stage startups, UPSIDER established UPSIDER Capital in May 2023, focusing on providing unique debt funding solutions. With a combined fund of 10 billion yen announced in November 2023, this initiative aims to reshape the debt fundraising landscape for innovative startups.

As UPSIDER continues to evolve, their commitment remains in supporting Japanese companies to regain competitiveness on the global stage, driven by the integration of AI in their financial services.

For more information, you can reach out at pr@up-sider.com.