February 26 - 28, 2025

VC Unlocked Intensive: Silicon Valley

VC Unlocked Intensive: Silicon Valley by 500 Global, designed exclusively for alumni of VC Unlocked: Tokyo, offers participants the chance to take their knowledge base to the next level. This education program provides an in-person education experience and hands-on access to the latest global insights and trends in venture capital from industry leaders.

About the program

This immersive, in-person experience is designed to build on the foundation set by VC Unlocked: Tokyo, bringing participants to the heart of innovation: Silicon Valley. Participants will learn directly from top minds in the industry, with insights from 500 Global’s experts, Stanford University faculty, and seasoned VCs.

This program goes beyond traditional learning—it offers a chance to witness Silicon Valley in action. From the 500 Global office in Palo Alto to Stanford University’s inspiring campus, and exclusive networking events around Sand Hill Road, participants will dive into the ecosystems that power today’s most groundbreaking ventures.

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What you'll get from the program

Through experiential learning and curated lessons from 500’s experts, participants will:

Learn the venture capital playbook

Develop a deeper understanding of venture capital frameworks and global best practices.

Develop fundamental skills as investors

The program combines theory and practice, enabling participants to apply the knowledge learned in VC Unlocked: Tokyo.

Build a network and community

Tap into a world-class network of fellow VCs, founders, academicians in the region and our global alumni community.

Partners

500 Global in collaboration with Tokyo Metropolitan Government and JETRO

Tokyo Metropolitan Government

The Tokyo Metropolitan Government formulated its startup strategy, "Global Innovation with STARTUPS," in November 2022, with a "10x10x10 Innovation Vision to Open the Future," aiming for 10 times the number of unicorns, 10 times the number of startups, and 10 times the number of collaborative projects between the government and startups. In FY2023, Tokyo established the Startup and International Financial City Strategy Office to strategically develop policies to create a virtuous cycle of solving social issues and economic growth by maximizing the power of startups and finance, and to strengthen the city's ability to win in the global competitive landscape. The city developed the Tokyo Innovation Base, which serves as a node for innovation around the world, and recently hosted the global innovation conference, SusHi Tech Tokyo 2024.

JETRO

JETRO, or the Japan External Trade Organization, is a government-related organization that works to promote mutual trade and investment between Japan and the rest of the world. Originally established in 1958 to promote Japanese exports abroad, JETRO's core focus in the 21st century has shifted toward promoting foreign direct investment into Japan and helping small to medium size Japanese firms maximize their global export potential.

Zhenyu Gao, Universal Materials Incubator, Co., Ltd.

Riley Gonta, Astro Labs, Formerly at The Entrepreneurs Group

The VC Unlocked program is truly outstanding, encompassing all the essential elements needed by VC professionals: systematic learning, robust networking, insights into Silicon Valley, and an impressive alumni network. I highly recommend this program to anyone working in the VC and startup arena.

Zhenyu Gao, Universal Materials Incubator, Co., Ltd.

VC Unlocked, Tokyo, Japan (March 2024)

Disclaimer

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