FY2024 ラジオビジネス英語Lesson（１５）
Theme
投資の可能性について議論する。
The day after the pitch day, Yuna is evaluating Virtual Com's proposal with Harish. In response to Harish's questions, Yuna seems to be trying her best to provide answers.
Listening point
What does Yuna find groundbreaking besides their technological expertise?
Their unique focus on the human psyche.
Business scene
Considering our assessment of the management team and their business focus, do you think it's worth investing?
Yes, I believe so.
What I find groundbreaking is not only their technological expertise but also their unique focus on the human psyche.
The platform should contribute to solving the challenges of virtual team building.
I couldn't agree more.
Now, the next step is to consider our proposal on the total investment and the price per share.
Here's the valuation of the company.
Six million dollars.
Frankly, I don't have a clue if it's a fair price.
Don't worry, Yuna.
By the time you go back to Japan, you'll have a clear idea.
Thank you, Harish.
I look forward to the meeting with James on Friday.
Words and phrases
be worth ～ing: ～する価値がある。
groundbreaking: 画期的な
psyche: 心理、精神
contribute to ～: ～に貢献する。
price per share: １株当たりの金額
clue: 手がかり
Business phrase of the day
The platform should contribute to solving the challenges of virtual team building.
このプラットフォームはバーチャルでのチーム構築における課題解決に貢献するはずです。
顧客から好意的なフィードバックは企業の評価に寄与する場合があります。
Positive feedback from customers can contribute to a company's reputation.
定期的な運動は体の健康増進に貢献します。
Regular exercise contributes to improving physical health.
Alternative expressions
contribute to の違う表現。
The platform should play a role in resolving issues connected to virtual team building.
The platform should assist in tackling the difficulties of virtual team building.
Upgrade your communication skills
テーマ：ネガティブな意見を上手に述べる。
To be honest, I'm not so sure.
Well, I do believe there's a high level of technical expertise.
I wouldn't say it's groundbreaking.
Furthermore, the mechanisms developed from a psychological perspective are unique, but customers might not see the benefits easily.
I'd rather wait to see how things turn out.
The passion and vision for contributing to society are there.
However, for the company to gain more recognition in the investing community, I believe the vision needs to be communicated with greater clarity.
Jennie, what do you think about this month business scenes?
It was an interesting behind-the-scenes look at venture captalists, or VCs as we sometimes call them.
Pitches are not one size fits all so entrepreneurs have to know their audience and local etiquette.
Yuna seems very smart and eager to learn more, quite the go-getter.
I'm sure she'll go far.
Yes, Yuna is quite a hard worker.
Well, I heard a story from a business person who worked in Silicon Valley.
The Japan's annual venture capital investment is equivalent to just 3 days worth in Silicon Valley.
Whoa, 3 days equals one year.
Yes, the share scale and dynamism are surprising.