TJ Kawamura

TJ Kawamura

Consumer builder and investor
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About

I'm a builder and investor focused on digital consumer products and platforms. I work closely with early-stage founders on product, go-to-market, and long-term strategy. Most recently, I was Co-Founder and Chief Development Officer at Everyrealm, a holding company that invests in, acquires, and develops digital media products. The company is backed by a16z, Lightspeed, and Coinbase Ventures. Previously, I was a Partner at Republic, advising leading startups on product strategy and capital formation. Before that, I co-founded Compound and led product from inception through its acquisition.

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Maker History

  • Jihanki Atlas
    Jihanki AtlasDiscover Japan's weirdest vending machines
    Aug 2026
  • Compound
    CompoundThe easy way to build your real estate collection.
    Oct 2018
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    Joined Product HuntJune 16th, 2020

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1d ago

Jihanki Atlas - Discover Japan's weirdest vending machines

Japan has over 4 million vending machines, but they are hard to find on a map. Jihanki Atlas is a curated guide to Tokyo's most unusual vending machines: Pokémon stands, wagyu beef, fresh-pressed juice, dashi soup, bug snacks, capsule toys. Mapped with photos, field notes, and exact locations. Discover, submit, and verify machines.
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