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Bridging the Chasm: Do Startups Really Grow by Partnering with Corporate Giants?
In the traditional narrative of Japanese industry, the "chasm" between agile startups and massive conglomerates was once viewed as a cultural divide bridged primarily by financial transactions. However, as Japan faces accelerating demographic shifts and global competitive pressures, this chasm has evolved into the most significant hurdle—and opportunity—for national innovation. At the IVS2026 panel, Ms. Yuko Takeda of KDDI framed the stakes with clinical precision: Does partn
Miki Sadinov
Jul 194 min read
The New Automation Stack: Pioneering Trust, Safety, and Scale in Physical AI
At the IVS2026 conference held in Kyoto from July 1–3, 2026, a standout panel titled "Physical AI and the New Automation Stack" convened to address the next frontier of artificial intelligence. Moderated by Ryo Umezawa—a veteran serial entrepreneur, former country manager for Tinder and Halo, and global strategy leader at Vector—the discussion brought together three founders at the vanguard of physical automation: Junghee Ryu, Founder and CEO of RLWRLD; John Keh, Founder and
Miki Sadinov
Jul 195 min read
The AI Strategy Playbook: Building Moats, Transforming Teams, and Avoiding the Waterfall Trap
Introduction At the recent "AI Strategy for Business Development" panel discussion, industry leaders gathered to share raw, unvarnished insights into how artificial intelligence is reshaping corporate strategy, product design, and organizational culture. Moderated by Ohno-san, AI Strategy Advisor at DMM.com, the panel brought together diverse perspectives from high-growth technology companies and modernized legacy sectors: Kawahara-san, Board Director at Information Strategy
Miki Sadinov
Jul 196 min read
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