Who we are

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Like the pulsars that radiate their beams of energy through the universe, we are a dynamic company that is energizing innovation landscape of Japan.

People are naturally drawn to us. We bring them together in creative spaces where they can collaborate, innovate, and generate ideas that push Japan forward.

We shine a light on the areas of Japan that are often overlooked. The smaller cities, forgotten founders, people who need someone to care about their stories. At Pulsar Innovations, we do just that.

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Lee Jean

Co-Founder, CEO

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A founder-educator with roots across the U.S., Australia, Vietnam, and Japan, leading programs, events, and founder journeys with clarity and care—helping entrepreneurs communicate with confidence, refine their stories, and grow with global vision.

Maki Mizuno

Co-Founder, CMO

A community-loving strategist who mixes sales, marketing, product, and brand know-how from Japan to the world, bringing people together, growing partnerships, and helping founders turn local wisdom into global possibility. Helps foreign startups to come into Japanese market

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