Entrepreneurship is a skill that can be applied in every situation—whether you pursue a career at a company, continue your studies as a researcher, start your own business, or even when interacting with the people around you in your daily life. Building and expanding your network is one of the key ways to cultivate this entrepreneurial spirit and skills.

The Academy for Leadership (ToTAL) is honored to welcome Dr. Juan Fra Alvarado Valenzuela, Senior Director and Senior Researcher at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (HvA) with a focus in entrepreneurship education, and the Scientific Director of the HvA Venture Centre and Senior Director and Senior Researcher at the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences with a focus in entrepreneurship education, to host an online lecture titled “Who You Know Helps You Grow: Networking for Entrepreneurial Scientists”.

This session explores how social connections shape entrepreneurial journeys.
Key points of discussion:
*Awaken awareness of your potential networks
*Assess the growth value of your networks
*Navigate cultural differences in networking
*Learn practical tips for business connections
*Cultivate a reliable safety net of relationships
*Plan for resilience through networking

This lecture is open to everyone, including all students, faculty members and staff at Science Tokyo as well as members of the general public.
Please join us for this valuable opportunity!

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Outline

Date & TimeWednesday, February 4, 2026 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
MethodOnline via Zoom
Language usedEnglish
EligibilityOpen to all, including all Science Tokyo students, faculty and staff, and the general public
FeeFree of charge
SpeakerDr. JuanFra Alvarado Valenzuela
Senior Director & Senior Researcher of the Entreprenership Research Groupo at Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences (HvA)
Scientific Director of the HvA Venture Centre and Senior Director
Registrationhttps://zoom.us/meeting/register/bRR5rdVUTNCS76VtU8Jcyw

Contact: Academy for Leadership
e-mail: total@adm.isct.ac.jp