時間・時点N1
〜を皮切りに（して）
starting with... / beginning with... / with... as the first
Structure
N + を皮切りに（して）
Explanation
N + を皮切りに: with the noun as the first, followed by more.
Examples
東京公演を皮切りに、全国でコンサートが開かれる。
Starting with Tokyo, concerts will be held across the country.
彼女はテレビCMを皮切りに、俳優としての活動を始めた。
Starting with TV commercials, she began her acting career.
Note
With this as the first, followed by more; similar to をきっかけに but more formal.