Pacific Meta’s Mako Okubo Appointed Judge for Pitch Event at Cointelegraph Accelerator’s “VC<>Startup Connect: Cannes Edition” in Cannes, France – Pacific Meta Advances Global Ecosystem Contributions at Premier Web3 Event
2025.07.01
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Pacific Meta
Pacific Meta, Inc. (Headquarters: Minato City, Tokyo; CEO: Shota Iwasaki; hereinafter referred to as “Pacific Meta”) is pleased to announce that Mako Okubo, Marketing Associate at Pacific Meta, has been appointed as a judge for the startup pitch contest within “VC<>Startup Connect: Cannes Edition,” hosted by Cointelegraph Accelerator in Cannes, France, on July 2, 2025.
The Web3 domain, powered by blockchain technology, is rapidly evolving as a new frontier of the internet, capturing global attention. We believe fostering deeper collaboration within domestic and international Web3 communities and sharing global insights are critical for the healthy development of the entire Web3 ecosystem. To this end, Pacific Meta actively engages in major overseas events, leveraging firsthand information to powerfully advance our clients’ Web3 ventures.
Ms. Okubo’s appointment as a judge for this pitch event directly reflects her profound expertise in Web3 and extensive global experience, through which she consistently supports client projects.
Mako Okubo, Marketing Associate, Pacific Meta
Graduated from Erasmus University Rotterdam with a degree in Social and Behavioral Sciences. Gained experience as a sustainability consultant at EY Netherlands, leading initiatives in real estate greening and ESG strategy development. At Pacific Meta, responsible for supporting international clients entering the Japanese market and assisting Japanese companies in expanding overseas. Bilingual in Japanese and English, with experience living in the Netherlands, Switzerland, and the United States.
Event Overview
◾️ VC<>Startup Connect: Cannes Edition
“VC<>Startup Connect: Cannes Edition” is hosted by Cointelegraph Accelerator as part of its series of curated, community-driven networking events. These events are designed to bring together venture capitalists, angel investors, startup founders, and Web3 infrastructure providers. They offer high-impact opportunities for fundraising, strategic partnerships, and go-to-market insights in an environment that prioritizes quality connections and meaningful dialogue. This edition will feature a startup pitch contest where early-stage projects present their ideas to investors and ecosystem leaders, and Ms. Okubo will serve as a judge for this contest.
- Event Name: VC<>Startup Connect: Cannes Edition
- Date & Time: July 2, 2025, 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM (CET)
- Location: Cannes, France
- Organizer: Cointelegraph Accelerator
- Details: https://lu.ma/zm6ed1xr
◾️ EthCC[8]
- Event Name: EthCC[8]
- Location: Cannes, France Organizer: Ethereum France (formerly ASSETH)
- Date & Time: June 30 – Thursday, July 3, 2025 (CET)
- Details URL: https://ethcc.io/
We consider Ms. Okubo’s appointment as a judge a significant honor, reflecting her profound knowledge of the Web3 domain and extensive global experience.To further bolster the business growth of our domestic and international clients, Pacific Meta will continue to actively engage in and present at major Web3 events worldwide.
Additionally, we plan to continuously share insights gained from these international activities on our company website and through various media outlets. We encourage you to stay tuned for our upcoming initiatives.
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Pacific Meta, Inc. Marketing＆PR
Inquiry Form：https://pacific-meta.co.jp/en/contact/
About Pacific Meta
Pacific Meta is a Tokyo based company that provides end-to-end support as a “Web3 Accelerator” for Web3 projects both domestically and internationally.
We support companies and projects challenging the Web3 space by leveraging our specialized expertise in Web3 to offer assistance in fundraising, consulting, business development, and marketing. Additionally, we help domestic projects expand overseas and assist international projects in entering Japan (and East Asia), making full use of our global team. Our office, Pacific Hub, also creates opportunities for the Web3 community to connect and collaborate.
If you are interested in our services, please feel free to contact us.
Company Overview
Headquarters: Hamamatsucho PREX 8F, 2–2–12 Shiba, Minato-ku, Tokyo
CEO: Shota Iwasaki, President & Representative Director
Founded: August 10, 2022
Business Activities: Web3 Accelerator Services
・Investment
・Fundraising Support
・Consulting
・Marketing
・Partnerships
・Token Consulting
Capital: 850 million yen (including capital reserves)
Official Website: https://pacific-meta.co.jp/en/
Contact us
Contact Form：https://pacific-meta.co.jp/en/contact/
Email：info@pacific-meta.co.jp
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