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Japan's AI Edge: A Founder's Playbook for Building in a Unique Market | 日本のAI競争力をどう築くか──起業家と投資家による議論

This session moves beyond the hype of Japan’s AI “Third Way” to get a real-world view from the founders who are actually building it. While Japan is forging a distinct path in AI—focusing on hardware integration, robotics, and real-world deployment—what does this look like on the ground?

This panel brings together founders at the helm of pioneering companies like Moneytree, Yuno, Tradom Inc. and Habitto for a frank, in-the-trenches discussion. They will share the real-world challenges and opportunities in leveraging Japan’s unique strengths, from integrating AI into regulated industries to navigating its unique market dynamics. This dialogue aims to create a practical playbook for building a globally competitive AI company from Japan, highlighting the strategies that separate a promising idea from a defensible, high-growth businesses. They will share the real-world challenges and opportunities in integrating AI into regulated industries and Japan’s unique market.

Speakers

Juan Pablo Ortega

Juan Pablo Ortega

Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer, Yuno

Paul Chapman

Paul Chapman

Founder & Chief Executive, Moneytree KK

Sam Ghiotti

Sam Ghiotti

Co-founder & Chief Executive Officer, Habitto

Dr. Shin Sakane

Dr. Shin Sakane

Co-Chief Executive Officer, TRADOM Inc.

Moderator

Ilya Kulyatin

Ilya Kulyatin

Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Foundry Labs株式会社