In this episode of The Startup Vagabond, I sit down with Pablo Riveros, founder of Manabu Hubs, an international startup incubator based in Fukuoka, Japan. Originally from Chile, Pablo shares his fascinating journey from running a kayaking company in South America to building tech communities in Australia, and now empowering international founders in Japan.
We dive into:
Why Pablo chose Fukuoka over Tokyo or Osaka
The real advantages of launching a startup in a compact, affordable city
Manabu Hub’s cross-border startup support between Japan, Taiwan, and Australia
The rise of international founders in Japan and changes in Japan’s startup visa
How founders can expand globally and build networks across Asia
Advice for early-stage entrepreneurs navigating global business and culture
💡 Manabu Hubs hosts regular startup events like Bento Lunch Club and Demo Day Live Talks—plus helps members access Taiwan’s Gold Card Visa.
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