Sumarga Tripathi.
Global Business Student · Japan University of Economics
Global Business student from Nepal, educated in Japan since primary school. Interested in where artificial intelligence, economics and international business meet, with a focus on how Japan and the United States are approaching the AI transformation. Experienced in student leadership, event organisation and customer-facing work in a Japanese workplace.
Education
Bachelor's programme in Global Business
Apr 2024 – Present
Japan University of Economics, Fukuoka
- Focus: international business, economics, and AI's impact on business competition
High School Diploma
Graduated Mar 2024
Oki Gakuen High School, Takeshita, Fukuoka
Leadership
President, Global Club
Japan University of Economics
- Lead a club of students from diverse backgrounds; organise events and coordinate teams
- Organised Taste the World, a multicultural food event bringing students together through cuisine and friendly competition
International Experience
Community Engagement and Development (CED) Programme
Jul 2025
Surabaya, Indonesia
- Worked with fellow students and a local small business to support its growth
- Studied the real challenges faced by local entrepreneurs, beyond lectures and case studies
Work Experience
Part-time Staff, Retail
Part-time, alongside studies
Lopia Supermarket, Japan
- Customer service and store operations in a Japanese workplace
- Developed teamwork, operational discipline and time management while studying full time
Languages
- Nepali Native
- Japanese Fluent
- English Fluent
- Hindi Fluent
Research Interests
- AI and business competition
- Japan–US comparison of AI ecosystems
- Internationalisation of startups
- Small business and economic development