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Mizuki Uchimaru

GLOBIS Corporation

Venture Support Team

M s jeevan Gnanam

Hatch Works (Pvt) Ltd

Co-Founder

Masako Hino

Advantage Austria

Commercial Officer

Murat Aktihanoglu

Remarkable Ventures

Managing Partner

Takuya Kato

KYOG Inc.

CEO

Akio Tanaka

Headline Asia/ IVC

Partner

Takao Ozawa

BoostCapital Inc.

President & CEO

Kyosuke Togami

Transpose Platform

BD Consultant, Japan Market Lead

Sho Sugihara

Fuse

Co-Founder & CEO

Kazuhiro Oyoshi

HeadlineAsia

Partner

Ai Kawaguchi

NewsPicks for WE

Editor in Chief

Miwa Tanaka

Waris Co. Ltd.

Co-Founder and Co-CEO

Yoshihiro Tanikawa

Philosopher

Jugo Imaizumi

Agency for Cultural Affairs

Deputy Director-General

Yoichi Ochiai

Media Artist

Shota Okuno

Plott Inc.

Founder / CEO

Momoka Takahashi

AdMel Inc.

CEO

Yuta Asaoka

1LDK Inc

Representative Director & CEO

Kensei Orimo

One Acre inc

CEO

Osamu Ogasahara

Kyoto University of the Arts, Uryuyama Gakuen Educational Foundation

Director of the Digital Campus Bureau

Katsukiyo Nishi

Notion Labs Japan G.K.

General Manager APAC

Yuta Yoshimoto

Deloitte Tohmatsu Venture Support Co., Ltd.

Consultant

Shota Seno

Sworkers Inc.

Chief of Staff

Yoshihiro Kawahara

The University of Tokyo

Professor

Kengo Suzuki

Space Seed Holdings Inc.

CEO

Takashi Ikemura

Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited

Executive Fellow / General Manager, Innovation Corporate Development Department

Yuma Saito

Deloitte Tohmatsu Venture Support Co., Ltd.

CEO

Hideto Fujino

Rheos capital works

CEO

Masakazu Omatsu

Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, Inc.

Producer/Director

Maoko Kotani

Business News Anchor

Anna Shimafuji

NeuralPort Inc.

CEO

Sumiyo Tsuchikawa

HearstLab, Hearst Fujingaho

Japan Country Manager

Koichi Tokihisa

Daiichi sankyo healthcare Co., Ltd.

Team Leader & CVC General Manager

Ryoichi rio Kakui

e-LogiT

Director and Founder

Konosuke Nakajima

AnyReach Inc

CEO

Naoyuki Adachi

LOGILESS.inc

CEO

Yasuhiro Shibata

Recustomer, inc

CEO

Keiko Murata

Women in Tech

Directer of Japan Chapter

Kaido Chiwata

BillPay Inc.

Co-Founder/ CEO

Sayaka Tanaka

NPO Waffle

Founder, CEO

Shiho Watabe

Shibuya Startsup KK

CEO

Koki Fukatsu

Pharmacist, Lawyer, and Novelist admitted in Japan

Saori Ozawa

UTokyo Innovation Platform Co., Ltd.

Partner（Head of Partnerships）

Shudai Komoriya

BAKUTAN Inc.

Founder & CEO

Masumi Ito

National Space Policy Secretariet

Deputy Director

Shin Nakajima

CAMPFIRE

CEO

Yuka Iwasaki

YOUTRUST, Inc.

CEO

Daisuke Shigematsu

Spacemarket Inc,

CEO

Yoshihiko Kinoshita

Skyland Ventures

General Partner & CEO

Aki Okamoto

Headline

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Aki Okamoto

January 2007:
Joined Recruit Holdings as an Executive Officer overseeing R&D. During my time there, I led investments in around 100+ startups across Silicon Valley, Israel, India, and beyond. I was responsible for:
• Launching and managing Recruit Strategic Partners, the company’s CVC
• Founding Megagon Labs (formerly Recruit Institute of Technology), our in-house AI research lab
• RING, an internal program that encouraged all employees to pitch new business ideas

April 2019:
Became EVP and CIO at MUFG Innovation Partners, where I led the group’s global investment strategy.

Since May 2021:
Working as a Partner at Headline Asia, focusing mainly on Fintech and Space Tech, from seed to early-stage.
What sets us apart:
• A data-driven approach to finding and evaluating startups
• Organizing IVS, Japan’s biggest startup conference

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    Skyland Ventures

    General Partner & CEO

    Yoshihiko Kinoshita

    Venture capitalist (VC).Born in 1985 in Yokohama. General Partner and CEO of Skyland Ventures (2012-present), which operates a VC fund that mainly invests in young and seed startups. Prior to starting Skyland Ventures, he belonged to Daiwa Corporate Investment (2009-2011) and Incubate Fund (2011-2012). Graduated from Waseda University Faculty of Science and Engineering. He has over 40,000 X followers @kinoshitay

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        Spacemarket Inc,

        CEO

        Daisuke Shigematsu

        Daisuke Shigematsu is the Founder and CEO of SpaceMarket, a platform that enables hourly rental of unique spaces across Japan. After graduating from Waseda University with a degree in law, he began his career at NTT East and later joined PhotoCreate, where he contributed to its IPO. In 2014, he launched SpaceMarket, which went public in 2019. He also co-founded the Sharing Economy Association, advocating for the effective use of idle assets and new ways of living and working.

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            YOUTRUST, Inc.

            CEO

            Yuka Iwasaki

            After graduating from the School of Science at Osaka University, she joined DeNA Co., Ltd. as a new graduate in 2012. While gaining experience as a recruiter, she began to feel uncomfortable with the unfair nature of the job market for job seekers, which led her to decide to start her own business. In 2017, she founded YOUTRUST Inc. with the vision of "boosting Japan’s momentum by building a great company." In April 2018, she launched YOUTRUST, a career-focused social networking service in Japan, which has since grown to approximately 400,000 users.

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                CAMPFIRE

                CEO

                Shin Nakajima

                After working at Accenture, DeNA, Livesense, and other companies, appointed as Director of CAMPFIRE in March 2018, and appointed as Representative Director and CEO in November 2024.

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                    National Space Policy Secretariet

                    Deputy Director

                    Masumi Ito

                    Masumi Ito is an accomplished policy strategist and leader with extensive experience in government, focusing on science and technology, climate change initiatives, and innovation management. Currently serving as Deputy Director at Japan’s National Space Policy Secretariat, she is dedicated to supporting research and development and formulating advanced space technology strategies.

                    Masumi holds an M.S. in Engineering and Management from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where she focused on the research about the creation of university spin-off startups in deep tech. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies from the University of Tokyo.

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                        BAKUTAN Inc.

                        Founder & CEO

                        Shudai Komoriya

                        3rd-year Bachelor of Engineering, Systems Innovation, @University of Tokyo
                        Studied in the US, UK, and Japan.
                        2019: Completed Columbia University’s Entrepreneurship & Innovation Program
                        2023: Graduated at the top of the class from Kaisei Junior and Senior High School
                        2024: Featured in BEYOND MILLENNIALS 2024 (Business Insider)
                        2024: Founded BAKUTAN, applying AI to Human Capital Management and other non-financial data fields

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                            UTokyo Innovation Platform Co., Ltd.

                            Partner（Head of Partnerships）

                            Saori Ozawa

                            ·Education : Thai language, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies

                            Saori Ozawa joined UTokyo IPC in 2019 as a collaboration manager among University of Tokyo, Japanese governmental entities, foreign academic authorities and private companies which support ecosystem around the University of Tokyo. She launched a new hands-on support; HR support including hiring new people and strengthen teams for portfolio startups. She started her career in financial field at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation from 2012 to 2015. She experienced sales activities for small-to-medium sized companies and provided marketing research and coordination services for collaborative stakeholders in growing industry such as robotics, IoT, AI and infrastructure development projects.
                            From 2018 to 2019, she worked for Sojitz Europe plc and conducted research activities, analyzing and consulting services for newly developing industry in European countries.

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                                Pharmacist, Lawyer, and Novelist admitted in Japan

                                Koki Fukatsu

                                Graduated from Keio Senior High School, the University of Tokyo (Pharmaceutical Sciences), and its Law School. He began his career at a Japanese pharmaceutical company, followed by a global consulting firm. Now a venture capitalist, he focuses on healthcare and deep tech. He advises both public and private sectors and lectures at the University of Tokyo. His healthcare investment lectures (e.g., IPBASE, LINK-J) are widely recognized. Recently, he debuted as a novelist with "Tokyo University Monogatari", a coming-of-age story set at the University of Tokyo.

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                                    Shibuya Startsup KK

                                    CEO

                                    Shiho Watabe

                                    Shiho has worked at Morgan Stanley (IBD), Google, Mercari US, ELSA Speak, and various startups. With experience working in Japan, South East Asia, Europe, Africa, Silicon Valley, and DC, she brings a unique perspective. Shiho holds degrees from ICU and Stanford University. She has been advising Shibuya City since 2021 and has been in her current role since February 2023.

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                                        NPO Waffle

                                        Founder, CEO

                                        Sayaka Tanaka

                                        Sayaka is a leading voice in closing Japan’s gender gap in technology. In 2019, she founded Waffle, a nonprofit organization that provides hands-on tech education for girls and advocates for structural reforms. Waffle received the Prime Minister’s Japan SDGs Award, and she was awarded as Forbes JAPAN 30 UNDER 30 (2020), and was named a World Economic Forum Young Global Leader (2024). Sayaka has served as an advisor to the Cabinet Office, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. She has also represented Japan at the W20 and WAW forums, contributing policy recommendations on gender and digital inclusion.

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                                            BillPay Inc.

                                            Co-Founder/ CEO

                                            Kaido Chiwata

                                            Kaido Chiwata is the founder and CEO of BillPay Inc., a fintech company helping foreign businesses handle billing and payments in Japan. He began his career at Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, later joining Stripe Japan as an early team member to lead banking partnerships and payment infrastructure efforts. At Moneytree, he co-developed a financial app in collaboration with SMBC. He also led the Japan expansion for Spenmo, a Y Combinator-backed Singaporean fintech, and served as Country Lead for Remo. Outside of business, Kaido is a former professional kickboxer who ranked #6 in RISE’s Super Featherweight division.

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                                                Women in Tech

                                                Directer of Japan Chapter

                                                Keiko Murata

                                                Our Chapter is part of the global Women in Tech movement, headquartered in Paris, France.
                                                We are a dynamic and inclusive community dedicated to fostering empowerment, diversity, and innovation within the technology sector. Whether you’re a seasoned professional, a student aspiring to enter the tech field, or a passionate advocate for gender equality, Women in Tech Japan welcomes you. Through networking events, mentorship programs, and skill-building initiatives, to excel in technology-related careers, and shape the future of the tech industry in Japan and beyond.

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                                                    Recustomer, inc

                                                    CEO

                                                    Yasuhiro Shibata

                                                    CEO of Recustomer, Inc.
                                                    Founded the company while studying at Waseda University, actively engaging not only in management but also in UI/UX design, graphic design, and web development. In 2017, shifted the business from contract development to building Recustomer, a post-purchase experience platform for e-commerce. Selected for Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia in 2023.

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                                                        LOGILESS.inc

                                                        CEO

                                                        Naoyuki Adachi

                                                        I joined Rakuten, as a new graduate and spent three years at Rakuten Books, where I was in charge of sales to publishers and launching the e-book business. 2012, I started my own business and operated an e-commerce site. While developing systems to improve the efficiency of his company's operations, he learned of the existence of others facing similar challenges. In 2017 I founded Logiless Inc. and started offering it as a SaaS product, hoping to solve the problems of more EC businesses. My goal is to solve the problems of EC logistics for the better.

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                                                            AnyReach Inc

                                                            CEO

                                                            Konosuke Nakajima

                                                            AnyReach Inc, CEO and AnyMind Group Board

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                                                                e-LogiT

                                                                Director and Founder

                                                                Ryoichi rio Kakui

                                                                Ryoichi Rio  Kakui is a Tokyo‑based logistics strategist, educator, and entrepreneur. After earning a BA from Sophia University and an MBA from Golden Gate University, he founded e‑LogiT, Japan’s first e‑commerce‑dedicated 3PL, which went public in 2021. He devised the “Strategic Logistics Thinking” approach and the “4C Logistics Strategy” framework, now adopted by 300+ companies worldwide. Through his education arm Progress Inc. he leads the “Progress Club,” combining 147 online courses, 24 Strategic Logistics Seminars, and overseas benchmarking tours that have trained over 6 000 professionals. Kakui has authored more than 40 books—many translated into Chinese, Korean, and Vietnamese—and is a regular commentator for NHK, Nikkei, and other media.

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                                                                    Daiichi sankyo healthcare Co., Ltd.

                                                                    Team Leader & CVC General Manager

                                                                    Koichi Tokihisa

                                                                    After starting my career as a research scientist at a leading consumer-goods manufacturer, I progressed through product and technology development and new-business creation, ultimately spearheading AI adoption and digital transformation in R&D. Having worked as a Lead Engineer, Product Manager, and Project Manager, I now drive open-innovation initiatives at Daiichi Sankyo Healthcare—launching and overseeing its corporate venture-capital arm and internal business-plan competitions. In parallel, I serve as a BizDev lead and Product Manager at an IT startup, striving to transform Japan from both corporate and entrepreneurial fronts.

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                                                                      HearstLab, Hearst Fujingaho

                                                                      Japan Country Manager

                                                                      Sumiyo Tsuchikawa

                                                                      Sumiyo Tsuchikawa began her career at The Mitsubishi Bank. She entered the media industry in 1999 with the launch of Vogue Nippon, and later led HR, legal, and general affairs at Hearst Fujingaho from 2008, driving reforms and digital transformation. In June 2023, she became Japan Country Manager of HearstLab, supporting female founders and bridging startup ecosystems between Japan and the U.S. She is also active with Toget-HER, promoting greater opportunities for women in society.

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                                                                          NeuralPort Inc.

                                                                          CEO

                                                                          Anna Shimafuji

                                                                          She majored in developmental psychology and neuroscience. She is now developing “ZEN EYE Pro,” eye tracking VR × AI system.

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                                                                              Business News Anchor

                                                                              Maoko Kotani

                                                                              ●2024-present, Main news anchor, BS TV Tokyo’s special number “GOLD ASEAN”
                                                                              ●2022-present, Mitsubishi Estate・TMIP (Tokyo Marunouchi Innovation Platform, related to Mitsubishi Estate) member of
                                                                              the Advisors
                                                                              ●2022-present, United Nations World Food Programme member of the Board of Directors
                                                                              ●2022.4-2024.1 HITOWA Holdings Co., Ltd. member of the Board of Directors
                                                                              ●2021-present, Polaris Capital Group Co., Ltd. member of the Board of Directors
                                                                              ●2020-present, Open House Group Co.,Ltd. member of the Board of Directors
                                                                              ●2020-present, Main news anchor, BS TV Tokyo’s special number “SDGs・ESG will change the future ~Maoko Kotani
                                                                              surveys the world~”
                                                                              ●2018.6-2022.6 TOYOTA Mobility Foundation member of the Board of Directors
                                                                              ●2015 Moderate at annual OECD Forum (OECD HQ in Paris)
                                                                              ●2013-2019
                                                                              WEF(WorldEconomicForum)'s IMC(International Media Council) member
                                                                              ●2005〜2022
                                                                              UN WFP (World Food Programme) Adviser

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                                                                                  Tokyo Broadcasting System Television, Inc.

                                                                                  Producer/Director

                                                                                  Masakazu Omatsu

                                                                                  Joined TBS in 1996.
                                                                                  After spending two years in the Information Systems Department, moved to the Program Production Department. Involved in the production of variety shows such as “Gachinko!”, “Unnan no Hontoko”, and “Tokyo Friend Park II.” In 2004, launched the business variety show “Gacchiri Monday!!”, and currently serves as both chief director and producer of the program. Concurrently served as Head of Marketing from 2022 to 2024. Currently also serves as the producer of “Sakagami & Sashihara no Tsuburenai Mise.”
                                                                                  Originally from Okayama Prefecture. Graduated from the Faculty of Law, Kyoto University.

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                                                                                      Rheos capital works

                                                                                      CEO

                                                                                      Hideto Fujino

                                                                                      Hidetoshi Fujino is a prominent Japanese investor and entrepreneur. After graduating from Waseda University, he worked at major asset management firms before founding Reos Capital Works in 2003. He leads the popular “Hifumi” fund series and is known for promoting long-term investment and social impact through finance. Fujino also serves as a senior visiting professor at Tokyo University of Science and is active in education, writing, and public speaking.

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                                                                                      Deloitte Tohmatsu Venture Support Co., Ltd.

                                                                                      CEO

                                                                                      Yuma Saito

                                                                                      Since 2010, he has been involved in launching the business of Tohmatsu Venture Support Co., Ltd. (now Deloitte Tohmatsu Venture Support Co., Ltd.).
                                                                                      In 2019, he was appointed President and CEO of Deloitte Tohmatsu Venture Support. He is also a Certified Public Accountant.
                                                                                      He supports the creation of new businesses for major corporations around the world and is involved in shaping startup policy. He is the founder of Morning Pitch, an early-morning event where entrepreneurs present their ideas to 100 corporate executives.
                                                                                      His major publication includes How to Find a Job Worth Devoting Your Life To (Diamond, Inc.).
                                                                                      He has been featured in numerous media outlets including newspapers, magazines, television, and online platforms.

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                                                                                          Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Limited

                                                                                          Executive Fellow / General Manager, Innovation Corporate Development Department

                                                                                          Takashi Ikemura

                                                                                          Joined Sumitomo Trust and Banking Co., Ltd. (now Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank) in 1993. After working in both retail and corporate sales, spent 15 years managing listed equity funds as an analyst (specializing in electronics) and fund manager, receiving various awards. Since 2012, has been engaged in M&A and consulting operations, and has held the current position since 2020. Graduated from Doshisha University, Faculty of Commerce.

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                                                                                            Space Seed Holdings Inc.

                                                                                            CEO

                                                                                            Kengo Suzuki

                                                                                            As the CEO of Space Seed Holdings, Kengo Suzuki leads the creation of new businesses as a deep tech venture builder, aiming to realize a longevity-oriented society and sustainable living environments in space based on research in fermentation technology and other advanced fields. He is a co-founder and former CTO of Euglena Co., Ltd., and currently oversees multiple affiliated companies, including Tsunan Sake Brewery, which produces Japanese sake, and Regenesome, a startup dedicated to solving aging-related issues. He is committed to advancing the social implementation of innovative technologies that address global challenges.

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                                                                                                The University of Tokyo

                                                                                                Professor

                                                                                                Yoshihiro Kawahara

                                                                                                Yoshihiro Kawahara is a professor at the Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo. He specializes in IoT, wireless power, and Physical AI, focusing on bridging the physical and digital worlds by analyzing sensor data with AI. After receiving his Ph.D. from UTokyo, his career included visiting researcher positions at Georgia Tech and MIT.
                                                                                                Dedicated to social implementation, he has been involved in launching multiple startups, including printed electronics firm Elephantech. He also contributes extensively to national policy as a member of Japan's AI Strategy Council and a JST CRDS Fellow.

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                                                                                                    Chief of Staff

                                                                                                    Shota Seno

                                                                                                    After completing a Master’s course in a doctoral program, she worked as a multi-role player at several ventures and startups, gaining experience in web marketing, B2B sales, data analysis, and business development.
                                                                                                    Driven by her background and experience, she resonated with the vision and mission of Sworkers Inc. and joined the company as Chief of Staff.
                                                                                                    Currently, she is involved in multiple projects, including leading the “Female Founders Door (FFD)” initiative under Project: F and planning the “Female Founders Conference (FFC),” contributing to both organizational and business growth.

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                                                                                                        Deloitte Tohmatsu Venture Support Co., Ltd.

                                                                                                        Consultant

                                                                                                        Yuta Yoshimoto

                                                                                                        She joined Deloitte Tohmatsu Venture Support as a new graduate and is currently part of the Global Division.
                                                                                                        As a global startup ecosystem builder, she is involved in international projects focused on supporting startups with both inbound and outbound expansion.
                                                                                                        She is also engaged in supporting student entrepreneurs through organizing events and programs.

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                                                                                                            Notion Labs Japan G.K.

                                                                                                            General Manager APAC

                                                                                                            Katsukiyo Nishi

                                                                                                            After graduating from university, joined Cisco Systems, where I contributed to global expansion projects for major enterprises in the sales division and gained experience in business planning and strategy development on the President's Office strategy team. In 2012, joined LinkedIn Japan as a founding member and led the corporate sales division for HR solutions. In 2019, joined WeWork Japan as Senior Director of Sales, where drove business expansion and built strategy and organization. Became Notion's first employee in Japan in September 2020, overseeing sales, marketing activities, and general business operations. Currently lead the Asia Pacific region.

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                                                                                                                Kyoto University of the Arts, Uryuyama Gakuen Educational Foundation

                                                                                                                Director of the Digital Campus Bureau

                                                                                                                Osamu Ogasahara

                                                                                                                After co-founding SAKURA internet Inc. and leading several internet-related companies as CEO, he launched ABBALab in 2013 to invest in seed-stage startups. In 2015, he rejoined SAKURA internet as a Fellow. Since 2017, he has served as Professor and Head of the Cross-Tech Design Course at Kyoto University of the Arts. In 2023, he became Director of the Digital Campus Bureau at Uryuyama Gakuen. He also serves as a board member of Fukuoka City Startup Supporters.

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                                                                                                                    CEO

                                                                                                                    Kensei Orimo

                                                                                                                    A former Game Director and Project Leader at Akatsuki Inc., he played a key role in launching the casual game studio “Buddy” before becoming independent. He now leads an advertising agency focused on TikTok marketing and account management. In addition to this core business, he also operates game development and a beauty salon. By running TikTok accounts and handling in-house marketing for both games and the salon, he explores scalable, modern marketing strategies fit for the Reiwa era.

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                                                                                                                        Representative Director & CEO

                                                                                                                        Yuta Asaoka

                                                                                                                        Engaged in producing, launching, and operating multiple IP-based game titles, as well as business development at Akatsuki Inc.

                                                                                                                        In 2020, founded 1LDK Inc., serving as CEO.
                                                                                                                        In 2021, founded LOCKER ROOM Inc., serving as CEO.

                                                                                                                        Oversees the entire spectrum of B2C content businesses, including webtoon, comic, short drama, and game businesses, as well as IP solution services.

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                                                                                                                            AdMel Inc.

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                                                                                                                            Momoka Takahashi

                                                                                                                            Born in 2001, I graduated from the School of Information and Communication at Meiji University. While at university, I gained experience in startups and venture capital through internships and contract work, engaging in new business development, marketing, and recruitment support. In 2022, I joined HAKOBUNE, an independent seed-stage VC, as a founding member, where I am responsible for investments and supporting portfolio companies. Driven by my experience managing performance-based advertising as a student and recognizing the limitations of existing media platforms, I founded AdMel, a company developing an in-app audio platform to create new advertising experiences.

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                                                                                                                                Founder / CEO

                                                                                                                                Shota Okuno

                                                                                                                                Founder and CEO of Plott Inc., an entertainment startup producing short-form anime distributed on YouTube and TikTok.
                                                                                                                                Plott develops original IP and expands it through media mix strategies, including games, music, merchandise, and publishing.
                                                                                                                                With over 10 million subscribers across YouTube channels, the company has built a strong fanbase among younger audiences.
                                                                                                                                To date, Plott has raised approximately 1.4 billion yen in funding.

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                                                                                                                                    Media Artist

                                                                                                                                    Yoichi Ochiai

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                                                                                                                                        Agency for Cultural Affairs

                                                                                                                                        Deputy Director-General

                                                                                                                                        Jugo Imaizumi

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                                                                                                                                            Philosopher

                                                                                                                                            Yoshihiro Tanikawa

                                                                                                                                            Born in 1990, he is a philosopher based in Kyoto, Japan. He is the author of several books including How to Find the Impulse to Step Off Life’s Rails (Chikuma Primer Shinsho), Philosophy in the Smartphone Era (Discover 21), The Words and Ethics of Shunsuke Tsurumi (Jinbun Shoin), and co-author of Living with Negative Capability (Sakura-sha). He holds a Ph.D. in Human and Environmental Studies from the Graduate School of Human and Environmental Studies, Kyoto University. He is currently a lecturer in the Department of Design at Kyoto City University of Arts. He has collaborated on various projects with leading companies such as Omron, Hakuhodo, and Infomart. He is also a translator of academic works, including Martin Hammersley’s The Dilemma of Qualitative Method (Keisō Shobō) and Cheryl Misak’s Truth, Politics, Morality (Nagoya University Press).

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                                                                                                                                                Waris Co. Ltd.

                                                                                                                                                Co-Founder and Co-CEO

                                                                                                                                                Miwa Tanaka

                                                                                                                                                Miwa Tanaka, a Keio University Law graduate, began her career as a journalist at *Nikkei Woman*, engaging with over 30,000 women. In 2013, she co-founded Waris Co., Ltd., supporting women’s careers through freelance job placement, reskilling, and executive introductions. After a decade of growth, Waris joined the Benesse Group via M\&A. A National Certified Career Consultant, she champions diverse workstyles for women and authored *39 Hints for Working in Your Own Way*.

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                                                                                                                                                    NewsPicks for WE

                                                                                                                                                    Editor in Chief

                                                                                                                                                    Ai Kawaguchi

                                                                                                                                                    She holds a Master's degree in Literature from Showa Women's University. After working at Shogakukan Creative and HuffPost Japan, she became Creative Team Leader of NewsPicks Studios Business Division and Editor-in-Chief of NewsPicks for WE, a project to help women build their careers. She has published content on women's work styles and healthcare in a number of media.

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                                                                                                                                                        HeadlineAsia

                                                                                                                                                        Partner

                                                                                                                                                        Kazuhiro Oyoshi

                                                                                                                                                        This is Kazuhiro Oyoshi, member of HeadlineAsia which is running venture capital and IVS. I am looking forward to meeting people from Japan and overseas including startup founders, VCs, corporations, Institutional Investors and Government Agencies,,etc. Thank you.

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                                                                                                                                                            Fuse

                                                                                                                                                            Co-Founder & CEO

                                                                                                                                                            Sho Sugihara

                                                                                                                                                            Co-founder and CEO of Fuse, a Y-Combinator backed startup focused on automating back office operations in US healthcare and finance. Prior to this, he scaled a credit analytics business called Pave to multi-million dollars in revenue and profitability. He is originally from Japan, and started his career working for McKinsey & Company in their Tokyo office, where he worked with leading healthcare and finance companies. He studied Social & Political Sciences at Cambridge.

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                                                                                                                                                                Transpose Platform

                                                                                                                                                                BD Consultant, Japan Market Lead

                                                                                                                                                                Kyosuke Togami

                                                                                                                                                                We are LP investor in Y combinator and Entrepreneur First , etc.

                                                                                                                                                                I lead Japan market. My focus is to discover Japanese talent and connect them to accelerators like Y combinator.

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                                                                                                                                                                    BoostCapital Inc.

                                                                                                                                                                    President & CEO

                                                                                                                                                                    Takao Ozawa

                                                                                                                                                                    President & CEO of Boost Capital Inc.
                                                                                                                                                                    Founded Bizseek in 1999 after joining SCSK; sold to Rakuten in 2001. Joined Rakuten in 2003, became Auction Executive Officer and Director of Rakuten Baseball. Founded Kurokos in 2011, sold to LINE Yahoo, joined Yahoo in 2012. Held executive roles including COO (2019) and CEO (2022). Founded Boost Capital in 2024.

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                                                                                                                                                                      Headline Asia/ IVC

                                                                                                                                                                      Partner

                                                                                                                                                                      Akio Tanaka

                                                                                                                                                                      Akio Tanaka is Partner at the global venture capital firm Headline based out of the Asia office. His focus is Fintech, Consumer Internet, SaaS and Blockchain. He is also partner at IVC, a leading seed stage crypto investor in Asia.

                                                                                                                                                                      He was formerly the head of venture investment program for Adobe in Asia and was responsible for Adobe's corporate venture investment in Greater China, Japan, and India. Previous to Adobe, He held the position of CTO for Macromedia Japan working as part of the local management team as well as the position of Technology Advisor to the CEO.

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                                                                                                                                                                        KYOG Inc.

                                                                                                                                                                        CEO

                                                                                                                                                                        Takuya Kato

                                                                                                                                                                        Born in 1991, age 33. A graduate of Meiji University’s School of Information and Communication. Joined Capcom straight out of university, working on PC game and VR projects. Founded VARK Inc. in August 2017 and served as its CEO. Launched the virtual live platform “VARK” in 2018, and its 2019 event “V-Summer!” hit No. 1 on Japan’s Twitter trends. Named to Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia 2021. Raised a cumulative ¥2 billion through Series C funding and exited via M&A in 2025. Currently runs “Living-Dead Liquidation-kun,” a resignation support service for startup CEOs.

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                                                                                                                                                                          Remarkable Ventures

                                                                                                                                                                          Managing Partner

                                                                                                                                                                          Murat Aktihanoglu

                                                                                                                                                                          Murat Aktihanoglu is the Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Remarkable Ventures, Remarkable Ventures Climate and ERA in New York City with over 375 early-stage investments in tech and climate companies since 2011.

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                                                                                                                                                                              Advantage Austria

                                                                                                                                                                              Commercial Officer

                                                                                                                                                                              Masako Hino

                                                                                                                                                                              Advantage Austria is part of the Austrian Federal Economic Chamber.and acts as an external trade organization to promote businesses between Austria and Japan.

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                                                                                                                                                                                  Hatch Works (Pvt) Ltd

                                                                                                                                                                                  Co-Founder

                                                                                                                                                                                  M s jeevan Gnanam

                                                                                                                                                                                  Jeevan strives to be an entrepreneurial idea generator like his grandfather late Mr. A. Y. S Gnanam, founder of St. Anthony’s Group (SA Group). SA Group is one of the oldest and largest conglomerates which pioneered industrialization in Sri Lanka by manufacturing textiles, building materials, plastic products, industrial fasteners, cement, fiber cement and corrugated roofing sheets.

                                                                                                                                                                                  Jeevan is the visionary behind Sri Lanka’s first operational IT Park – Orion City, home to some of the world’s leading IT firms. Since its inception in 2008, Orion City has experienced steady growth and has achieved it's goal of 1Mn square feet facility by 2020.

                                                                                                                                                                                  He also serves as the CEO of Anton one of the largest plastic manufacturers in the country. His commitment and dedication to innovation and quality has embedded Anton as a trusted leader in the hearts of the Sri Lankan people. Anton throughout it’s history for six decades has spearheaded many firsts in plastics manufacturing in Sri Lanka and now leads the way in sustainable development.

                                                                                                                                                                                  Providence founded by Jeevan and his brother in 2007 serves as a web application development company. This has now grown to include Providence BPO. His latest venture SAKS (SA Knowledge Services), incorporated in 2012 now offers customized and flexible outsourcing solutions in financial services, research & analytics and legal process outsourcing.

                                                                                                                                                                                  Jeevan Gnanam is a mentor and facilitator for entrepreneurial development for youth in Sri Lanka. He is active member of SLASSCOM and helps in many initiatives driven by the Entrepreneurship and Marketing Forum. Jeevan Gnanam is a founder member of the Lanka Angel Network, which targets Sri Lankan entrepreneurs and companies and helps them to grow by providing venture capital and mentorship.

                                                                                                                                                                                  Specialties: Business management, Entrepreneur, Idea generator, Economist, web development, web 2.0, AJAX, innovation, php, java, mysql, J2ME, J2EE, ruby, rails, linux, flex, flash,

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                                                                                                                                                                                      GLOBIS Corporation

                                                                                                                                                                                      Venture Support Team

                                                                                                                                                                                      Mizuki Uchimaru

                                                                                                                                                                                      Graduated from the School of Political Science and Economics at Waseda University. Started her career at Industrial Growth Platform, Inc. (IGPI), where she was involved in consulting projects such as overseas expansion, new business development, M&A, and post-merger integration (PMI). She then joined a portfolio startup, taking part in business development and corporate planning. After that, she worked at GLOBIS as a corporate sales consultant, providing organizational development and executive training services. Most recently, she served as a capital investor at the KIBOW Social Investment Fund, focusing on impact investing. Currently, she is dedicated to G-STARTUP, a seed-stage investment acceleration program, where she leads program design and fund management.

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