ABOUT US
Bridging Japan's AI Future with Canadian AI Expertise
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Japan stands at a critical inflection point in global technology leadership, with AI representing the next frontier for maintaining its historical excellence in innovation and manufacturing precision. Despite strong technological foundations, Japan faces a significant challenge in cultivating sufficient specialized AI talent to meet accelerating market demands. This talent gap presents a strategic vulnerability in an increasingly AI-driven global economy.
Canada offers a complementary solution through its disproportionate contributions to artificial intelligence, led by pioneers often referred to as the "godfathers of AI" – including Geoffrey Hinton at Vector Institute, Yoshua Bengio at MILA, and Richard Sutton at AMII. These thought leaders have established ecosystems that produce exceptional AI practitioners who understand both theoretical foundations and practical implementation challenges.
Our consultancy serves as the critical bridge between Japanese organizations and Canadian AI expertise, delivering tailored implementation solutions rather than mere talent placement. This strategic approach honors Japan's renowned business excellence while supplementing it with specialized capabilities essential for AI transformation. By leveraging our deep understanding of both markets, we enable Japanese companies to accelerate their AI capabilities while developing internal competencies, ensuring they maintain their competitive advantage in an increasingly AI-driven global economy.
OUR TEAM
We have dedicated our careers to help Japan prosper by leveraging global innovations
Solova, Sonia
Managing Partner & Co-founder
Sonia is an AI expert with a graduate degree in Artificial Intelligence. She's lead multiple Canadian and international AI & GenAI projects and has extensive global business experience. She's lived in Japan for 13 years before returning to Canada to broaden her AI knowledge and experience, with the aim to bring that knowledge back to Japan and bridge the two markets together.
Mabuchi, Kuniyoshi
Managing Partner & Co-founder
Mabuchi-san has held executive leadership positions over the past 20 years at Meta, Ogilivy, PwC, Deloitte, and Xinobi. He sits on multiple board and is a respected member of multiple Japanese AI communities.
He's written 6 books on AI over the past 12 years and brings an extensive international track record of successful digital and AI projects.