Ep. 38: グローバル金融センター東京でフィンテクとオープンイノベーション with 柴田誠
Featuring guest
柴田誠
We had the privilege of hosting Makoto Shibata, who leads FINOLAB, ranked among the top 10 innovation labs in APAC in 2020. We explored his unique perspective bridging traditional corporate environments and the startup ecosystem, drawing from his extensive experience in emerging technology, FinTech initiatives, and digital banking at MUFG. The conversation provided valuable insights into the balance between global and domestic markets, particularly within Japan's prominent Otemachi financial district. We discussed the challenges and opportunities in open innovation and financial technology, examining how established corporations can effectively collaborate with startups. This bilingual interview offered both international and local perspectives on the evolving FinTech landscape, equipping our community with understanding of future disruption and opportunities in the financial services sector.
Themes of Inquiry
- Open Innovation
- FinTech Ecosystem
- Corporate-Startup Collaboration
- Digital Transformation
- Financial Services Innovation
We had the privilege of hosting Makoto Shibata, who leads FINOLAB, ranked among the top 10 innovation labs in APAC in 2020.
Episode Summary
We had the privilege of hosting Makoto Shibata, who leads FINOLAB, ranked among the top 10 innovation labs in APAC in 2020. We explored his unique perspective bridging traditional corporate environments and the startup ecosystem, drawing from his extensive experience in emerging technology, FinTech initiatives, and digital banking at MUFG. The conversation provided valuable insights into the balance between global and domestic markets, particularly within Japan's prominent Otemachi financial district. We discussed the challenges and opportunities in open innovation and financial technology, examining how established corporations can effectively collaborate with startups. This bilingual interview offered both international and local perspectives on the evolving FinTech landscape, equipping our community with understanding of future disruption and opportunities in the financial services sector.
The Guest Biography
柴田誠
Makoto Shibata is the leader of FINOLAB, which was recognized as one of the top 10 innovation labs in the Asia-Pacific region in 2020. He brings extensive experience in emerging technology, FinTech initiatives, and digital banking from his tenure at MUFG, one of Japan's largest financial institutions. Based in Tokyo's prestigious Otemachi financial district, Shibata oversees a dynamic community of 50 startup members and 16 corporate members focused on stimulating innovation in financial technology. His unique background bridges the traditional corporate world with the startup ecosystem, providing valuable insights into both global and domestic market perspectives in the rapidly evolving FinTech landscape.
Continue the Dialogue
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In this episode, we welcomed Eric Matsunaga, whom we met through our work with the Digital Innovation Association. We explored Eric's unconventional career path spanning multiple industries and roles - from university professor to professional musician to chief advisor at consulting firms. Our conversation delved deep into the critical role of empathy, values, and culture in business success. We discussed the importance of designing one's own life path and the courage required to embrace change. Eric shared insights on digital transformation, emphasizing that DX should be driven by CEOs rather than CIOs, and how to take the first steps in challenging environments. Throughout our discussion, we examined how personal values and cultural understanding can drive business innovation and success.
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