Running a Purpose-Driven Startup in Japan with Manabu Goto

Manabu Goto is a Japanese native and world traveler whose mission is to create a more inclusive world. He's the founder of Helte, which created a unique Japanese conversation platform called Sail to connect Japanese learners with elderly volunteers in Japan.

Topics covered in today’s episode include:

-how companies can balance a focus on profitability with social contribution

-balancing a focus on diversity with a company’s culture in a startup setting

-why it’s important to be mindful of the “mask” you’re using when addressing different kinds of stakeholders in a purpose-driving company

-how something as simple as a conversation can work toward eliminating bias

Manabu's links: 

Helte: https://helte.jp/en/service/

Sail App: https://sailglobal.helte.jp/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manabu-g-93066920b/

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