Can a yoga mat have 1,392 sensors? Takafumi Kawano says yes.
In this episode, Grant Watkins sits down with Takafumi Kawano, the founder of Yokto, to discuss how he is bridging the gap between 25 years of IT engineering and a deep passion for yoga. After 16 years of practice, Takafumi realized that invisible pressure was the leading cause of yoga injuries, so he built a smart mat that visualizes your practice with real-time heat maps.
Beyond the tech, we explore why Fukuoka, Japan, is becoming the go-to destination for international startups. From the "Fukuoka Growth Next" hub (a repurposed junior high school) to the significantly lower cost of living compared to Tokyo, learn why this coastal city is Japan’s most exciting gateway to the Asian market.
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