EAST ASIA 2023

October 4-14

TOKYO, JAPAN
OCTOBER 12

NIPPONNOVATION

Trip Destinations

taipei, taiwan

October 4-7

Taipei, Taiwan

SEOUL, Korea

October 7-10

Seoul, Korea

Tokyo, Japan

October 10-14

Tokyo, Japan

(OPTIONAL)
CULTURAL WEEKEND IN TOKYO

October 14-15

Tokyo, Japan

SPEAKERS and hosts

Greetings EAST ASIA Geeks!

42Geeks is proud to announce our highly-anticipated Geeks Tour; this time to Taipei, Seoul, and Tokyo October 4-14, 2023, with an optional Tokyo cultural tour October 14-15. This is an exclusive and invite-only trip for tech or tech-adjacent entrepreneurs, investors, LPs, ecosystem builders, and executives.

New aspiring geeks can either apply on our website for a nomination, or get nominated by an alumni geek.

If you can only attend the partial trip, contact us for a custom quote

“After my first trip, I left feeling awe-inspired by the limitless possibilities in our world thanks to human ingenuity, will power and partnerships. I also left so much more empowered thanks to the lifelong relationships I have now built with (some of the best ) people from all sectors and walks
of life.”

- CATHY ZHANG, PHYSICIAN, INVESTOR, FACULTY LECTURER

trip itinerary

The itinerary below is subject to change.
If changes occur, updates will be shared.

Taipei, Taiwan

OCTOBER 4

Arrival
Geeks arrive in Taipei and meet up to collect swag bundles. 

Welcome Photo & Dinner
Group photo and a welcome dinner as we introduce ourselves
and get to know each other.

Optional Activity
Explore a local night market or head back to the hotel after dinner.

OCTOBER 5

Morning
Discover Taipei’s Tech Ecosystem with industry leaders at a
local co-working space.

Lunch
Explore Taipei 101, the tallest building in Taiwan, which includes the
world's fastest elevator, shopping malls, open-air markets, and
an indoor food court.

Afternoon
Hear from Kevin Lin at a blockchain innovation incubation base.

Evening
Free evening for Geeks to explore Taipei.

OCTOBER 6

Lunch
Indulge in Xiao Long Baos with the group at a sponsored lunch.

Afternoon
Pitches and sharing by Taiwan powerhouse speakers, start-ups, and accelerators at a start-up ecosystem that is building a vibrant international entrepreneurial ecosystem in Taiwan. Speakers include
Steve Chen, Jameson Hsu, Phil Chen, and Kai Huang. 

Evening
Free evening for Geeks to explore Taipei.

OCTOBER7

Morning
Pack up and prepare to fly to Seoul, Korea!

Seoul, Korea

OCTOBER 7

Evening
Travel to Seoul, check into the hotel, and enjoy a free evening.

OCTOBER 8

Morning
Explore Gwanghwamun, Old Town of Seoul.

Lunch
Enjoy a sponsored lunch with our local host. 

Afternoon
Explore Seongsu-dong Area, The Brooklyn Of Seoul.

Evening
Dine as a group at a local co-working space sponsored by a local host.
Discover a non-profit organization that empowers Changemakers by
building infrastructures and offering training to help them address
social issues through innovative solutions. 

OCTOBER 9

Morning
Our local host secured an exclusive tour of Hyundai Motors for the
Geeks to learn about the development of software-defined vehicles. 

Lunch
Savor traditional Korean fried chicken sponsored by our local host. 

Afternoon
Tour Lotte World Tower, the sixth-tallest building in the world, and
indulge in desserts. 

Evening
Hear pitches from local start-ups and tech industry leaders before
networking and enjoying dinner together sponsored by our local host. 

OCTOBER 10

Check out of the hotel and depart for Tokyo!

Tokyo, Japan

OCTOBER 11

Morning
Learn about the tech ecosystem and fundraising in Japan from
Jordan Fisher, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Zehitomo,
at a local innovation hub.

Lunch
Geeks will enjoy a 2-hour lunch break in Minato City.

Afternoon
Explore how Japan supports start-ups at a fireside chat with leaders
in the for-profit and not-for-profit sectors. 

Experience the work of the local innovation hub through a tour, presentation, pitches from the teams, and networking.

Evening
Free evening for Geeks to explore Tokyo.

OCTOBER 12

All Geeks are invited to attend NIPPONnovation, an exciting Japan-US conference and collaboration focusing on the world of startups and venture capital.

General Admission:

As part of the 42Geeks trip, all participants will receive general admission to the conference.
Here, you'll find a detailed agenda to help you plan your experience.

Geek Pass (Sold-out):

For those who secured a Geek Pass, you're in for some fantastic extras:

  • VIP Dinner Invitation:

You'll enjoy an exclusive invitation to a VIP dinner, where you'll have the opportunity to connect with potential Japanese LPs (Limited Partners) and other distinguished VIP investors.

  • Facilitated Introductions:

We'll help facilitate introductions to individuals who align with your interests, ensuring you make the most of your networking opportunities.

OCTOBER 13

Morning
Visit Attuned.ai and learn how they’re using software and motivators to more effectively manage teams. 

Lunch
Geeks will enjoy a 2-hour lunch break in Chiyoda City.

Aftenoon
Visit Sansan and learn how they use encounters to develop innovative products to enhance new ways of doing business. Afterwards, we’ll visit a start-up incubator to meet their new cohort.

Evening
Closing session for the Geeks as we celebrate the ending of an incredible trip. Enjoy dinner on a boat cruise of Tokyo Bay, Odaiba, and the Sumida River. 

October 14th

Farewell! Check out of the hotel by 12:00 pm and fly home for those not attending optional Tokyo Cultural Weekend.

Tokyo, Japan (Optional Cultural Weekend)

OCTOBER 14

A work-free weekend to wind-down and explore the roots of Japan.

OCTOBER 15

Evening: Check out and fly home.

This is an invite-only trip

Aspiring geeks can be nominated by an alumni geek, or apply for a nomination.

APPLY FOR A NOMINATION NOW!

42Geeks is an invite-only tour for tech or tech-adjacent investors, LPs, executives, ecosystem builders, and entrepreneurs. You will have the opportunity to network with each other, and connect with startups, LPs, and ecosystem builders in exciting tech hubs around the world. Join us to gain insights and new ideas that you will never learn from your Stanford MBA classroom.

who is this trip for?

  • Investors and operators interested to learn about the tech ecosystems we visit.

  • VCs looking to meet and build connections with LPs in the region.

  • Founders looking to build connections and expand their network for mentorship, potential fundraising and M&A.

  • Founders looking to expand to the region or find potential partner or clients in the region.

  • Successful founders looking to pay it forward by mentoring other founders on the trip or in the cities we visit.

  • Executives looking to expand their network and connect with prominent technologists in the industry.

  • Geeks who wants to have a life-changing experience with like-minded peers while visiting some of the most interesting and exotic places in the world.

why attend a 42Geeks trip?

  • VC Panel in UAE

    Learn

    Learn from the top VCs and LPs in the region, unicorn founders, and senior government officials.

  • Access

    Access

    Meet with some of the most highly sought after tech leaders and government officials in the region and around the world.

  • Network

    Network

    Expand your global network by socializing with local investors, founders, and important ecosystem builders.

  • Connections

    Connections

    Spend quality time and build deep connections with fellow geeks who are some of the most successful investors and serial entrepreneurs in the industry.

  • Discover

    Discover

    Immerse yourself in the local food and culture while exploring new exotic locations with emerging tech scenes, and have a lot of fun doing it!

  • Geek Tok

    Geek Tok

    Attend private Geek Tok sessions, where we explore interesting topics among the geeks who are working on world-changing projects.

I've done over 7 geeks trips in the past decade, 5 times as a participant and twice as a co-host, and it was life-changing. I've build a powerful network of clients for my first business, raised funding from the group for my second company, and also found many mentors and a board member from the trips. But most importantly, I now have great friends all around the world and attended the wedding of a fellow geek in Italy last year whom I've met 7 years ago on the trip.

-CHOK OOI, CHIEF GEEK

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The price includes trip organizing fees, hotel rooms at luxury or boutique hotels, ground transportation, select meals, select cultural experiences, venue and event costs. The price EXCLUDES flights to the region and inter-city flights. We will share proposed flight schedules after you sign up so you can book flights and travel with the group for the ultimate geek experience.

Trip Price

private room

$8,000

  • Have your own private room at luxury or boutique hotels.

  • Breakfasts included.

  • Concierge support from an awesome 42Geeks travel team that will make sure you have an awesome and memorable trip!

  • Flights & visas not included.

shared room

$6,000

  • Share a double room at luxury or boutique hotels.

  • Breakfasts incuded.

  • Concierge support from an awesome 42Geeks travel team that will make sure you have an awesome and memorable trip!

  • Flights & visas not included.

optional add-on

japan VC conference

$50

  • Join the investor Nipponnovation = Nippon + Innovation Conference in Tokyo, hosted by Taizo Son of Mistletoe and Dave McClure of Practical VC.

  • Keynote by Mark Suster of Upfront Ventures, Andrew Chen of a16z.

  • Oct 12: Japanese LPs/US VCs conference.

  • Exclusive networking time with fellow investors and LPs.

tokyo CULTURAL WEEKEND
(Sale ended)

$800

  • Extended hotel stay (check out Oct 15).

  • Eat delicious local cuisines.

  • Visit cultural and interesting sites in Tokyo (bus and tickets included).

  • Attend a special surprise dinner and a show.

Please review our cancellation and refund policy before booking. We are required to pay all hotels, travel agents, venues and vendors upfront from the trip fees we collect, and therefore are unable to provide a refund. We highly recommend you protect your trip by purchasing a trip insurance from RoamRIght or other providers in case you have to cancel your trip. We have no affiliation with RoamRight or any other travel insurance providers, so please review their policies carefully before purchase.

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Trip Terms & Conditions

All participants have to agree with the Cancellation & Refund Policy, Release & Waiver Agreement, and Covid-19 Waiver