This week, the 60/40 Podcast dives into what it’s like building a startup in the world’s fourth-largest economy and how to capitalize on the opportunities there. Sam Ghiotti, co-founder and CEO of Habitto, is a rare breed in Japan’s startup ecosystem – founder, female, and foreigner. She takes the team through the intricacies of building a fintech startup in Japan, discussing aspects like product-market fit, customer acquisition, churn, and fundraising.

Hot takes of the week then touch on Shopify’s AI memo, Grab’s 2024 earnings, and Aspire’s exit from the Indonesia market. Tune in to learn about all these topics and more!