In this episode, Takayuki Omori shares his journey as a global entrepreneur, discussing his experiences in building RootX, navigating the challenges of the Russia crisis, and establishing a startup in Paris. He emphasises the importance of cultural curiosity, networking, and resilience in the face of adversity. Taka also compares startup ecosystems across Japan, Russia, and France, offering insights into the unique challenges and opportunities in each region. His story serves as an inspiration for young entrepreneurs looking to build globally.

Taka shares:

• How travelling to Russia led to his global journey
• The moment security kicked him out of Facebook HQ and how he turned that into meeting Zuckerberg
• What it was like losing everything when war started
• How he found motivation again through travel
• Rebuilding in Paris and proving to French banks he wasn't laundering money
• Patterns across successful startup ecosystems (Japan vs Russia vs France vs US)
• Why Japanese startups don’t tend to expand globally
• His event strategy that turns attendance into contracts
• His philosophy: “Enjoy the storm - nobody else can experience your specific storm”

If you're building internationally, this conversation shows what resilience and optimism really look like.