Tyson Batino, CEO, Scaling Your Company | SmartStart Japan

Tyson Batino is the founder and CEO of Scaling Your Company, a consultancy that helps entrepreneurs scale their businesses in Japan and beyond. Since arriving in Japan in 2004 with limited Japanese proficiency, Tyson has co-founded and scaled three businesses, including One Coin English and Japan Switch. His journey led him to Sapporo, where he co-founded SmartStart Japan with Teh-Jin Yoon, simplifying the incorporation process for foreign entrepreneurs. Tyson is also a resident mentor for 500 Global Japan and the Founder Institute Korea, and hosts the Scaling Japan Podcast.

Topic: From Internship to Full-time Employee

Internships give you a front-row seat to someone's growth. Over time, you see how they learn, adapt, and collaborate. You get to understand their personality, values, and work style. By the time they graduate, if they’re interested in joining, it’s often a natural culture fit. For us, this made hiring low-risk and high-impact, turning an intern into a long-term team member who continues to thrive.

Kévin Bulmé, Founder & CEO, Delta Quest Inc.

Kevin Bulmé is a French engineer and entrepreneur who has lived in Japan for nearly a decade. He is the founder and CEO of Delta Quest Inc., an IT and entertainment company based in Sapporo. Kevin has a strong background in software engineering and has worked as a Staff Engineer and Front-End Lead for various international companies.

At Delta Quest, Kevin is currently leading an internship project where students co-develop an original mobile game. This hands-on experience allows interns to build real-world products while learning about cross-cultural teamwork, game development workflows, and entrepreneurship in Japan. The project reflects Kevin’s commitment to creating meaningful and challenging opportunities for young talents.

Outside of work, Kevin is passionate about mentoring, games, and helping others relocate to Japan. He believes in building communities that bridge cultures through technology and creativity.

Mohamed Elbasyouny, Thermal Engineer, Letara Ltd.

Mohamed is a recent graduate from Hokkaido University, majoring in Mechanical and Space Engineering. After getting accepted into the JICA scholarship while working a completely dead-end job at Alexandria University, Egypt, Mohamed did his research on airplane wing flutter in the Space Transportation Systems lab. After (miraculously) obtaining his degree, he was recommended by a senpai to Letara, a hybrid rocket propulsion system developer originally started from Hokudai’s Space Utilization lab. He now works there as a Thermal Engineer/ Letara coffee club manager.

If he’s not at work or the gym, you will always find him sipping on a nice glass of wine in one of Sapporo’s many wonderful underground Soul music bars, which is one of the reasons he loves this city so much.

Prahasith Maddury, Structural Engineer, Letara Ltd.

Praha has been a Doctoral student in Mechanical Engineering at Hokkaido University since 2022. He has been researching various forms of wrist degeneration through the lens of Finite Element Analysis. He has also been involved in supporting startup activities in Sapporo through the Hult Prize at Hokkaido University. Starting October 2025, he will be working as a Structural Engineer at Letara Ltd., a promising young aerospace startup building hybrid rockets, founded by former students at Hokkaido University, and is proudly based in Hokkaido. Building on his Finite Element experience throughout his career, with his enthusiasm for startups, he is looking to help make Hokkaido the SpaceTech capital of Japan with Letara.

While what brought him to Sapporo was what one might say was a stroke of luck with scholarships and interviews, what keeps him here is the community, the culture, and the culinary delights he has enjoyed over nearly 5 years. He looks forward to giving back, helping make Hokkaido the best place to be in Japan.

Application: The event is free to attend and will accommodate up to 30 participants. Please register by Thursday, September 18th, 2025, to secure your spot. Once your registration is confirmed, you will receive a calendar invitation.

Language: The event will primarily be conducted in English. During networking time, conversations in both English and Japanese are welcome.

Refreshments: No food or drinks will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own snacks and soft drinks.

Photography: Photos and videos may be taken during the event and could be used for promotional purposes on alliz’s website and social media. By signing up for this event, you permit us to use these photos and videos. If you do not want to be photographed but still wish to attend, please contact alliz.

Schedule: The event schedule is subject to change on the day.

Contact: For any event-related inquiries, please contact alliz via email at event@alliz.jp.

Co-Host: alliz

alliz is a member-led career mentorship community dedicated to helping students and early-career professionals with career design and development in Japan. Through events, mentorship, and shared learning, we foster connections that inspire personal growth, skill development, and long-term success in the tech industry.

Co-Host: Beebar Global

Beeber Global is a vibrant community in Hokkaido promoting multicultural coexistence by connecting international residents with local communities. We support Intercultural Collaborative Learning (ICL), global entrepreneurship, and cross-cultural exchange through workshops, education, and events. Our work fosters inclusive spaces and contributes to regional revitalization by encouraging urban and international engagement in rural Japan. Beeber Global bridges cultures and regions to build a resilient, diverse, and collaborative future.