Building ventures, people, and operating systems in Japan.
More than two decades in Tokyo — building companies, launching ventures, teaching professionals, and connecting international founders with the operating environment they need to work here.
Thom Peace · Tokyo, Japan
Operator first. Advisor second.
My work has always been grounded in building real environments where people can work, learn, create, and test ideas — not just advising on them.
Operate
Build the structure, team, process, and real operating context that turns an idea into a running business.
Validate
Turn ideas into evidence through real projects, customers, and markets — not decks and projections.
Connect
Bridge Japan with international founders, professionals, students, and companies who want to build here.
Most of the story is easier to understand when you see the work.
The ventures are built around real teams, classrooms, offices, products, customers, and projects in Japan and the US.
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DC English and the language ecosystem.
DC English brings together practical communication, learning, and cross-cultural connection within the wider education ecosystem.
See the full ecosystemLooking for a place to learn through real work?
I work with Aoyama Professionals to connect interns and early-career professionals with structured, AI-enabled project experience in Tokyo.
日本語プロジェクト
DC English、MBA Kaiwa、Innovators Campusなど、日本での教育・国際経験・実践プロジェクトを日本語でご紹介しています。