Empowering Female Entrepreneurs: IF Women’s Community Launches Startup School Series Events

IF Women’s Community Launches Startup School

The IF Women’s Community, managed by Incubate Fund, is thrilled to announce the launch of a comprehensive event series titled STARTUP SCHOOL, designed to support female entrepreneurs and those aspiring to start their own businesses. This exciting initiative aims to provide valuable insights and knowledge to women at the early stages of their entrepreneurial journey.

Event Overview

STARTUP SCHOOL encompasses a year-long online program consisting of 12 distinct sessions. Participants can join the series at any point, making it flexible and accessible to all women interested in entrepreneurship. The program is open to individuals of any gender, encouraging a diverse range of experiences and viewpoints.

Registrations for each session can be completed through the event pages on Luma, where users can also view the complete list of sessions. Explore all sessions here.

Session Highlights

1. Session 1: Discovering Challenges and Validating Needs
Instructor: Yasunari Shibata, Founder of Solaseed Startup Studio
Date: November 12, 2025
Topics may include:
- What is business ideation?
- The importance of identifying challenges and validating needs in startups.
- Real-world examples of successful ideation processes.
Registration: Sign up here.

2. Session 2: Understanding Product-Market Fit (PMF)
Instructor: Masaya Minade, CEO of Hyperion
Date: December 10, 2025
Topics may include:
- Defining PMF.
- Development and validation processes for Minimum Viable Products (MVP).
- Metrics for validating PMF, including retention and NPS.
Registration: Sign up here.

3. Session 3: Recruitment and Organizational Development
Instructor: Mitsuki Sumiyoshi, HR Director at Incubate Fund
Date: January 2026 (exact date TBA)
Topics may include:
- Recruitment strategies during the startup phase.
- How to design an organizational culture.
- Utilizing external talent effectively.
Registration: Sign up here.

4. Session 4: Sales Strategy
Instructor: Shoma Ando, CEO of TRUST SMITH & CAPITAL
Date: February 2026 (exact date TBA)
Topics may include:
- Initial sales strategies for startups.
- Creating systems for winning contracts.
- The necessary mindset for successful sales.
Registration: Sign up here.

5. Session 5: PR and Public Relations Strategy
Instructor: Yuya Mori, Partner Development Project Manager at PR TIMES
Date: March 2026 (exact date TBA)
Topics may include:
- Why PR is crucial for startups.
- Crafting your own company story.
- Key actions to consider from the early stages.
Registration: Sign up here.

Further sessions will cover important topics such as funding strategies, KPI management, and balancing entrepreneurial efforts with personal life events. All sessions are designed to offer practical knowledge and actionable insights tailored for aspiring female entrepreneurs.

About IF Women’s Community

The IF Women’s Community is a supportive Slack community managed by female members of Incubate Fund, aimed at enhancing the visibility and impact of women in startups. As of October 2025, this vibrant community consists of 450 members, fostering connections while providing valuable resources.

To register for participation and stay updated, visit the community link: Join the IF Women’s Community. For inquiries, contact analyst Nakamura at iwc[at]incubatefund.com.

Organizational Overview

Incubate Fund
Corporate Website: Visit us here.
Location: 5-9-1 Toranomon, Minato City, Tokyo, Japan
Founding Partners: Tohru Akaura, Masahiko Honma, Keisuke Wada, Yusuke Murata, Paul McInerney