Interview - Part II - Jon Yongfook Cockle is a web entrepreneur based in Tokyo. After working his way up through the web and advertising world in production companies such as IMG SRC and agencies such as Dentsu, he went independent in 2007 and launched Open Source Food - a popular recipe sharing website.
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Jon Yongfook Cockle
Interview - Part II - Jon Yongfook Cockle is a web entrepreneur based in Tokyo. After working his way up through the web and advertising world in production companies such as IMG SRC and agencies such as Dentsu, he went independent in 2007 and launched Open Source Food - a popular recipe sharing website. Open Source Food was acquired in 2009 by USA-based Tsavo Media and since then he has been focused on building his next company Egg Co., making web-based software applications for marketing firms working with social media.
Jon works full time as CEO of his company Egg Co. It involves developing and managing internal projects, and giving talks at conferences on development, metrics and online marketing. He is a jack-of-all trades type of person - equally comfortable with programming, designing, defining business strategy and making tea. Tune into Part I of our interview with 'Yongfook' and learn more about his projects and achievements, here on Tokyo Tech.
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Tokyo Tech
For decades, Tokyo has been a global hotspot for technology and innovation. Now, with growing pressure for businesses to leverage new technologies, how with Japan compete with new competitors? This program will look deeply at the Tokyo tech scene, from the latest trends in mobile technology, to the hottest new startups and products hitting this high-tech metropolis.
Host: Steve Nagata - Solutions and Design Consultant, Longfeld Consulting Services
Steve has spent most of the last two decades working to improve the connection between people and technology, working in customer relation management, training, and consulting for companies such as Microsoft, Sprint, 3Com and The Capital Group. Since moving to Tokyo he has specialized in the financial industry; building solutions and training with global leaders in market data services like Bloomberg, Factset, and Thomson-Reuters.
Steve develops and implements technology solutions that leverage knowledge of user oriented ergonomics, mobile technology, social media and web 2.0+ technologies and methodologies. A self-professed gadget fanatic and regular lurker of Akihabara, Tokyo's Tech/Geek Capital, Steve is deeply tied into the latest trends, toys, and services appearing on the streets of Tokyo and beyond.
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