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Security Vendors, The Time for Japan is Now
March 16, 2022 – Now is the time when security founders should press on the gas in Japan and take advantage of the opportunity at hand. Our latest article dives into: 1) Recent trends / why the time is now for security vendors in Japan; 2) Japan cyber market overview; and 3) Potential challenges for security founders to navigate in Japan.

Defining ESG & The Spectrum of Responsible Investing (Part 2)
February 24, 2022 – SRI and Impact investing are often used interchangeably with ESG — but they’re distinctly different frameworks. This article outlines the differences between the three to encourage fruitful conversations about financial sustainability.

Succeeding in Japan: Should I Do a Joint Venture?
January 26, 2022 – This is the third article in our “Succeeding in Japan” series. Article one focused on Japan entry timing. Article two focused on Japanese business culture and IT purchasing idiosyncrasies that can make Japan entry challenging. This article will answer one of the most common questions we get: “should I do a JV or not?”

ESG: Speaking the Same Language (Part 1)
December 16, 2021 – ESG rapidly gained mindshare and it’s critical that we understand both its origin and purpose to have meaningful conversations about investing for long-term sustainable growth. In part 1, Nick looks at the history and relevance of ESG as a framework.