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Salesperson-Turned-Travel Tech CEO, Ryota Tanozaki: How I Build an E-commerce Company in Japan
Salesperson-Turned-Travel Tech CEO, Ryota Tanozaki: How I Build an E-commerce Company in Japan
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Length:
34 minutes
Released:
Apr 18, 2024
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Podcast episode
Description
Today’s focus is on the Japanese hospitality industry and Ryota Tanozaki’s journey from marketing shochu to spearheading tech innovations at Tabist.My Connection to Japan: I’ve always had a special bond with Japan, ignited by my first family trip to Osaka, Nagoya, and Tokyo at the age of nine. This connection deepened during my studies at Yale MBA and continued with my involvement at Edtech Japan. My experiences have given me profound insights into Japan’s culture of craftsmanship and its unique tradition of hospitality.Guest Profile: Joining us is Ryota Tanozaki, my MBA classmate from Chicago Booth and the current President and CEO of Tabist. Ryota has navigated fascinating career shifts and now leads a company transforming Japanese hospitality.Company Spotlight: Tabist, initially a joint venture with Softbank in 2019, underwent significant transformation under Ryota’s leadership and was rebranded in 2022. Facing the challenges of the Tokyo Olympics postponement and the pandemic, Tabist aims to revolutionize technology support for over 90,000 hotel operators in Japan.Episode Highlights:Discover Ryota's transition from the beverage industry to travel tech solutions.Explore how Tabist has adapted to global events affecting the travel sector.Gain insights into Ryota’s leadership strategies during one of the travel industry’s most challenging times.Additional Resources: For more detailed information, a press release about Tabist's background and rebranding efforts is attached in the show notes.Join me over the next 20 minutes as Ryota Tanozaki shares his personal career transformation and the evolution of Tabist during a crucial period for the travel industry.
Released:
Apr 18, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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