When the internet first emerged, Koki was certain that it would one day transform how we communicate — and he wanted to be a part of it. So he joined the IT industry and was soon hired by the Japanese social networking company, MIXI, to be in charge of their game releases. Passionate about connecting people, Koki’s games are multiplayer - like the hugely popular title Monster Strike which marked its 10th anniversary in October 2023. With his strong belief in the power of communication and gaming, Koki and his team continue to look for new ways to deliver surprise and excitement through live-ops and big collaborations.

Takashi made it LIFULL’s corporate philosophy to create a society where everyone can attain comfort and happiness. Driven by his passion for changing the real estate industry, he later created LIFULL HOME'S which is now one of the largest real estate and property sites in Japan. When smartphones came on the scene, he and his team built an app to make finding new homes even easier. Takashi believes access to information is key to helping people find their perfect place. LIFULL HOME'S will continue to take on new challenges, including improving the app, and providing a tailored experience that can match the needs of every property hunter.

Living in England as a young child, Yota quickly discovered a love for games. He was particularly drawn to Japanese role-playing titles as a way to feel safe, express himself and explore his cultural identity through the story — an experience which inspired him to create games as an adult. He wants to ensure that they offer exciting and heartening experiences to players through their titles. Wright Flyer Studios successfully created an inspirational RPG, Heaven Burns Red, with the famous game studio "Key", known for creating great storylines that remain in the player’s heart. Next, he plans to release more titles and make Wright Flyer Studios one of the best game studios in the world.

As a professional nutritionist, Mikiko would meet with clients one-on-one to give them healthy eating advice, but she wanted to help more people than she could fit in her schedule. So when her parent company launched an in-house startup program, she jumped at the chance to make an app for her services, even though she didn’t have any prior developer experience. Teaming up with marketer, Jiro, she created Asken: a diet and nutrition platform that gives people detailed information about healthy living and nutrition via an interactive AI dietitian. Moving forward, they hope to expand into the US and Asia, launch a program for pregnant women and new moms, and add nutritional plans tailored for children and the elderly.

Twin sisters Anna and Mizuki founded their mobile gaming company coly, because they wanted to create games that would appeal to women. Neither of them had a background in tech, but they saw a gap in the market, quit their jobs and started working from their studio apartment. Promise of Wizard, their fourth game, is full of beautiful anime imagery and deep, character-driven stories that have won them legions of fans. Women make up not only most of their player base but also 70% of coly's team. Anna and Mizuki value real connections with fans, so coly started expanding its offline business with collaborative cafes. By taking on new challenges, the twins aim to continue growing their games around the world.

Rina came from a farming family but, on her parents advice, went to university and joined an IT company instead of taking over the family business. Years later, when she revisited her former farmstead and saw the fields abandoned, she wondered if there might be other producers in the same situation. Visiting farmers all over the country, Rina learned they couldn't make stable profits because they weren't able to set their own prices. So she created TABE CHOKU - a platform where farmers can sell online to consumers. Shoppers can order high-quality food straight to their door and try out growers’ recommended recipes. Rina aims to keep helping deepen the relationships between buyers and producers through the app.

Formerly a venture capitalist, Takeshi left finance to join the gaming space ー for him, an industry bringing something exciting to the world. About a decade later, he founded his own game company Altplus. A major title from the group, Hypnosis Mic - Alternative Rap Battle, is the game version of the popular original character & music project under the same name Hypnosis Mic, and players can enjoy its new rhythm senses and original stories. They enter a world where conflict can only be settled through rap battles. Takeshi enjoys making social games that promote community and entertain fans with high quality graphics, sounds and tailored communications. Altplus is now exploring several new fields like the metaverse, live gaming and in-person events.