#57 Experts-Talk: How to make work meaningful in the age of AI with Ryo Osera from Japan
From Fukuoka to the world: About business mindset, Happy Money and SME takeover
23.09.2026 44 min
Zusammenfassung & Show Notes
In this episode, I talk with Ryo Osera about the Ikigai concept, Fukuoka's role as a hub for innovation, and the challenges of SME takeover in Japan and Germany. Ryo shares his experience as Co-founder of Colive Fukuoka and explores how we can make our work and lives more meaningful in an age of AI. Together, we look at why SME takeover is a real opportunity for the next generation of entrepreneurs – on both sides of the Pacific.
In this episode you'll learn:
- What Ikigai truly means at Colive Fukuoka and how it serves as a compass for entrepreneurs
- Why Fukuoka as a National Strategic Zone is a hotspot for entrepreneurship and innovation
- How SME takeover works in Japan and what parallels exist with Germany
- Why the mindset of business owners is critical when it comes to succession
- What Western and Asian business cultures can learn from each other
- What a Multi-Destination Lifestyle is
About our guest: Ryo Osera is the founder of Co-Living Fukuoka, Japan. He bridges global perspectives with deep Japanese cultural roots and supports small businesses in preserving their traditions for future generations.
Here you can find more information about Colive Fukuoka: https://www.colivefukuoka.com/ and the Ramen Tech Week: https://www.ramentech.jp/en
Further info:
Here you can find more information about Colive Fukuoka: https://www.colivefukuoka.com/ and the Ramen Tech Week: https://www.ramentech.jp/en
Further info:
- #31 CEO-Talk with Ryo: About Ikigai, Why now is the time to plan your next 5 years, Colive Fukuoka & SME Takeovers (Atotsugi): https://open.spotify.com/episode/0bxzyeL6w4knFYxUR2sDqZ?si=d99a46e2c9e84ff0
- Book: The Art of Gathering
- Book: Happy Money
- Book: Cashflow Quadrant
- Website BusinessWege: https://business-wege.de/
- Partnerships & Promotion: https://wonderl.ink/@businesswegepodcast
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