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Akio Tanaka

Headline Asia/ IVC

Partner

Kimmy Katsumi

allesgood,Inc

Founder/CEO

Daiichi Yoshida

Jun Imai

Headline Japan Inc.

Alliance Manager

Eriko Kitao

Pin Pin Kirari

CEO

Gaku Fujita

Yuzuru Honda

FreakOut Holdings, Inc.

Global CEO, Representative Director

Rui Nagamori

Leaflow inc

CEO

Kazuhide Hashida

Taisei Okauchi

Ayaka Mizokawa

Yuki Haruyama

Masason Foundation

Member

Noyco

Masason Foundation

Member

Wako Oketani

Next innovation OÜ

Intern

Osuke Tsuji

Next innovation OÜ

Intern

Kayo Takahashi

Orwood inc

CEO

Motoko Imada

TNL Mediagene

Co-Founder and President

Sachiko Sakamoto

Global Brain Corp

partner

Yoshihiko Kinoshita

Skyland Ventures

General Partner & CEO

Hidekazu Shoto

Ritsumeikan Primary School

Teacher

Yujin Yamaguchi

Emunitas Inc.

Founder・CEO

Takatoshi Nishiwaki

Kyoto Prefecture

Governor

Kiyo Kobayashi

Noxx

Co-founder and CEO

Satoru Naito

Anyplace

Co-founder & CEO

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Anyplace

Co-founder & CEO

Satoru Naito

Steve Naito is the co-founder & CEO of Anyplace. After graduating from university, he moved to the United States and is currently based in San Francisco. He founded Anyplace, a hospitality company offering accommodations optimized for remote work. The company has received investment from notable figures such as Jason Calacanis, an early investor in Uber, and Steve Chen, co-founder of YouTube.

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      Noxx

      Co-founder and CEO

      Kiyo Kobayashi

      Kiyo Kobayashi is the Co-founder & CEO of Noxx, an AI recruiter that helps startups hire top global talent. He previously built and sold Nobot, Japan’s second-largest mobile advertising network. Kiyo has invested in over 40 startups and venture funds, achieving multiple successful exits.

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          Kyoto Prefecture

          Governor

          Takatoshi Nishiwaki

          Born in Kyoto in 1955, he graduated from the University of Tokyo and joined the Ministry of Construction in 1979. He held senior roles including Director of Public Relations, Deputy Director-General of the Road Bureau, and Vice-Minister of Land, Infrastructure, and Tourism. In 2016, he became Vice-Minister of the Reconstruction Agency. Elected Kyoto Governor in 2018, now in his second term.

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            Emunitas Inc.

            Founder・CEO

            Yujin Yamaguchi

            Born in 2004 and raised in Germany. At 15, started a non-profit focused on youth and social innovation, working with over 40 companies and local governments. Later, I transitioned the project and received recognition from UNDP&Citi Foundation. I entered Ritsumeikan AP top of the class and launched Emunitas, a startup supporting cross-border talent hiring through a platform called “Dokojob.” Currently, systems are being built to reduce mismatches in global hiring using AI and behavioral data. Participated in programs at Draper University and UC Berkeley through a government-sponsored initiative.

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                Ritsumeikan Primary School

                Teacher

                Hidekazu Shoto

                Elementary school teacher at Ritsumeikan Primary School. Originally from Osaka Prefecture. Graduated from Kansai Gaidai University and completed a Master’s degree in Foreign Language Education at Kansai University Graduate School. After teaching at public junior high schools in Kyoto City and at Ritsumeikan Junior & Senior High School, currently serves in his present role.

                His innovative use of Minecraft in the classroom earned him global recognition, becoming the first Japanese elementary school teacher to be selected as a Top 10 finalist for the Global Teacher Prize in 2019 — chosen from over 30,000 entries across more than 150 countries, and named one of the “Top 10 Outstanding Teachers in the World.”

                He also serves as the edutainment producer for the educational edition of the game Momotetsu. His notable works include “The English Textbook That Will Change Your Child’s Future: Lessons from a Top Global Teacher” (published by Kodansha), among others.

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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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                        Global Brain Corp

                        partner

                        Sachiko Sakamoto

                        Previously engaged in marketing and business strategy for telecommunications and internet services at NTT DOCOMO and Rakuten. Currently an investor at Global Brain, focusing on startups across a wide range of sectors that drive transformation in industrial structures and lifestyles.

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                              TNL Mediagene

                              Co-Founder and President

                              Motoko Imada

                              After working in the publishing industry in editorial publishing and international copyright negotiations, Motoko helped launch the Japanese edition of WIRED in 1994 and served as its business manager. She founded Mediagene Inc. in 1998, and established Infobahn Inc. in 2015 through a corporate spin-off. In 2023, she co-founded TNL Mediagene and became COO and President.

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                                    Orwood inc

                                    CEO

                                    Kayo Takahashi

                                    Born in 1997. Of Chinese and Japanese heritage; raised in both countries.
                                    Started career at Alibaba Japan as a new graduate, supporting major Japanese corporations in expanding into the Chinese market.
                                    Later involved in new business development at a venture company within the ANA Group.
                                    Founded Orwood Inc. in 2023; currently managing the company while pursuing a master’s degree at Tsinghua University in China.

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                                          Next innovation OÜ

                                          Intern

                                          Osuke Tsuji

                                          I am Tsuji Osuke, a student intern at Next innovation OÜ, an Estonian company!
                                          My hobbies are Mahjong and cooking, especially in cooking, I love to experiment with different seasonings through trial and error! I also love Japanese culture and always wear geta (Japanese clogs) in my daily life.
                                          At first it was difficult for me to walk, but now I feel taller and more refreshed.
                                          I am also a member of the school's tea ceremony club, where I learn the art of manners and the spirit of hospitality every day.

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                                                Next innovation OÜ

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                                                Wako Oketani

                                                My name is Wako Oketani and I attend a private high school in Nara Prefecture.
                                                Next innovation OÜ, which created the social entrepreneurship short-term study abroad program in Estonia organized by Uda City, is an overseas company, so I wanted to take on an overseas challenge and try various other things, so I accepted to join them as an intern.
                                                Both my feelings and the way I see the world have changed so much that I never could have imagined three years ago.
                                                Now that I know the importance of taking action, I want to expand my world even more.

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                                                      Masason Foundation

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                                                      Noyco

                                                      Noyco is a student studying in the US. Born and raised in Japan, he never imagined studying abroad until winning an English contest in 4th grade, which led him to a summer school in Scotland. Moved by the student-centric learning style, he decided to study in the U.S. He moved into a dorm in 6th grade, continuing his passion for programming. Embracing the challenges, he graduated middle school with an academic honor, the Abraham Schindler Prize. In the age of the internet and information, he hopes to show how people from every background can challenge studying abroad.

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                                                            Masason Foundation

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                                                            Yuki Haruyama

                                                            Born in 2010, I am a second-generation student of the Masason Foundation. I am interested in molecular biology, microbiology, and environmental problems. In the past, I conducted research on carbon dioxide absorbing materials using cyanobacteria. I am currently researching at CiRA on the application of LLPS using IDR.
                                                            2022, presented at IPSJ ONE KIDS on how to deal with biofilms using antibodies.
                                                            2022, presented a poster at the Cellular Agriculture Conference.
                                                            2023, presented a poster at the International Forum on Sustainable Asia Pacific 2023.

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                                                                  Ayaka Mizokawa

                                                                  I participated in an active learning program for high school students operated by the non-profit organization Glocal Human Resources Development Center (hereafter referred to as the "Glocal Center") during my second year of high school, where I explored social issues. Upon entering university, I began an internship at the Glocal Center. As an intern, I am involved in a variety of tasks, including supporting the operation of student projects and planning and managing exchange events between students and working professionals.

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                                                                                    Leaflow inc

                                                                                    CEO

                                                                                    Rui Nagamori

                                                                                    CEO of Leaflow Inc. After earning her degree in Philosophy from Keio University, Rui began her career at Maersk Line in international logistics. She later founded and successfully exited Carry On Inc., a resale platform for children’s clothing, before launching Leaflow in 2021. As a pioneer in Japan’s emerging CBD market, she works across e-commerce, retail, sustainability, and PR/marketing. In addition to running events and supporting entrepreneurs, she is also active in women’s leadership development and public speaking. Rui serves as a planner at Venture Café Tokyo and community manager at Tokyo Innovation Base (TIB).

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                                                                                        FreakOut Holdings, Inc.

                                                                                        Global CEO, Representative Director

                                                                                        Yuzuru Honda

                                                                                        After diverse experiences in music composition and robot development, and biochemical research in the U.S., he transitioned into an IT entrepreneur in his early 30s. He is a serial entrepreneur in the advertising field, having experienced both M&A and IPO through two ventures. In 2005, he founded Brainer, a content-matching advertising business, which was sold to Yahoo Japan in two and a half years. He then began full-scale angel investing, establishing FreakOut in 2010. In 2017, it shifted to a holding company structure, encompassing over 40 group companies including UUUM.

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                                                                                              Gaku Fujita

                                                                                              Born in 2004, raised in Japan, and moved to Vancouver for high school. At the age of16, founded the apparel brand NOMAH, from personal experiences with Asian Hate in Canada. In 2024, co-founded MoonJapan with the mission change education for better society, inspired by peers from an acceleration program. Raised ¥31M in a seed round, joined the Impact Startup Association, started the IVS scholarship, and is actively leading initiatives to transform Japan through education and youth-driven innovation.

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                                                                                                    CEO

                                                                                                    Eriko Kitao

                                                                                                    Currently an entrepreneur on her third company, I founded "Pinpin Kirari Co., Ltd." (formerly Pinpin Korori) in 2017 with the aim of supporting employment for the elderly, and operates "Kirari Life Support (formerly Tokyo Kaasan)," a housework and childcare service, as its main business.I used to be a historical idol under the name "Kohinata Eri" and was affiliated with Sun Music. I was the main MC of NHK Educational TV's "High School Japanese History Lecture" and an official supporter of the historical drama "Sanada Maru."

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                                                                                                          Headline Japan Inc.

                                                                                                          Alliance Manager

                                                                                                          Jun Imai

                                                                                                          After graduating from university, Jun worked at two venture companies before joining the founding team of 17LIVE, a leading live-streaming app. He later helped launch new digital business initiatives at the entertainment agency Amuse Inc.
                                                                                                          In 2011, he founded IMAJUN, a company he had been involved with as an MC since his student days. He went on to join Headline Asia, a venture capital firm focused on global investments. Jun also played a key role in managing staff for IVS, Japan’s largest startup conference, and LAUNCHPAD SEED, further establishing his presence in the startup ecosystem.

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                                                                                                                    Founder/CEO

                                                                                                                    Kimmy Katsumi

                                                                                                                    "BaseMe," an AI-driven career support platform targeting job seekers graduating in 2024, has been released. It has attracted 20,000 users and has been adopted by over 150 companies, including Toyota Motor Corporation, JT, KPMG, and Hitachi, Ltd. Its creators have been selected for the Consumer Technology category of Forbes' "30 Under 30 Asia 2024," a list recognizing 30 Asians under the age of 30 who are changing the world.

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                                                                                                                          Headline Asia/ IVC

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                                                                                                                          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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