# Norbert Gehrke > Japan FinTech Expert Norbert Gehrke is the Founder & Representative Director of the Tokyo FinTech Association, and the Publisher of the Japan FinTech Observer. He is an investor & advisor for several FinTech companies with a focus on strategy & operations, as well as facilitation of Asia market entry. Norbert spent most of his career in Capital Markets, as a Managing Director in Goldman Sachs’ Technology Division, Barclays Investment Bank, and as a consultant. He has led several greenfield broker/dealer implementations around the globe (including Brazil, India, Russia, Korea), innovation & transformation initiatives, as well as new product launches. Norbert is a Fellow of the Digital Euro Association, has developed & taught a FinTech class for New York University’s School of Professional Studies (Tokyo), and is a guest lecturer at New York University, Nagoya University & Hokkaido University. **Rating:** 5/5 (3 reviews) ## Offerings - Video call (15 min): $200.00 ## Example Questions - How do I build a presence in Japan? - How do I get to approach Japanese corporates? - How do I hire a team? - What are common pitfalls when entering the Japanese market? ## Links - [Expert profile](/norbertgehrke) - [Avatar](https://media.intro.co/avatars/1040558rUjKN5oN.jpg) - [Marketplace](/marketplace)