How Japan’s NEC Adjusted Its Silicon Valley Strategy

We talked with Naoto Mizuguchi, NEC X CFO about the evolution of its startup accelerator program, now called Elev X! Mizuguchi describes the updated venture studio model, success stories, focus areas, and long-term goals for the program.

By Kate Katz · July 30, 2024 · 1 min read

In the ever-evolving technology landscape, Japanese tech giant NEC recognized the need for greater collaboration with entrepreneurs. In 2018, they set up a venture studio in Silicon Valley to bridge the gap between their innovations and the startup ecosystem. By September 2023,…

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