This Week in Startups

Secrets of Startup Recruiting in the US AND Japan! (feat. Sho Takei) | E2233

January 12, 2026|Original: 52m|10 key insights|5 min read

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The surprising $1M salary threshold that makes top tech talent in Japan pick up the phone

How Travis Kalanick's 'private jet recruiting tour' landed elite global talent for Cloud Kitchens

Why Japanese startups are struggling to hire: The brutal interview tactics that drive away top candidates

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