Born in Sydney, raised in Japan, Kyoko Yokota set up her company, Colabolabo, in 2006 providing business support to female entrepreneurs.Kyoko has organised businessmatching events in partnership with the Japanese Cabinet Office.
What do you think Japanese companies and/or government needs to do to help women in Japan?
Diversity is an important management strategy and will be an innovative "engine" for the Japanese economy. There is an urgent need to have diversity where decisions are made (management/board-level). It's key for young people and women to become empowered and take on challenges.
What advice do you have for the next generation of women in Japan?
Believe in yourself and cherish the journey. Let curiosity drive you. Learn by doing things! Focus on how to breakthrough and you will find your way.
横田響子さんは社長.netを運営しています。政府と協働で大手企業と起業家のマッチングイベントの開催など、日本のダイバーシティ推進の為、邁進しています。シドニー生まれ、日本育ちです！
日本の政府や企業に期待する、女性が活躍なるための支援はどのようなものがあるでしょうか？
ダイバーシティーは、経営戦略・日本の元気に源です。経営ボードなど意思決定の場の多様性確保が急務。若手、女性など皆が自分らしくをチャレンジしたくなる仕組みと仕掛けを
次世代の若い女性たちへ何かアドバイスはありますか？
次世代へのアドバイス：好奇心に忠実に。どうやったらできるか、に焦点をあてると道は拓けるます。
Follow Kyoko on Twitter at @colabolabo
View Colabolabo at http://joseishacho.net