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UPSIDER's Daisuke Mori to Present at Product Manager Conference 2025

UPSIDER, a company committed to supporting challengers through technology, will see its VP of Product and AI Business Executive, Daisuke Mori, take the stage at the highly anticipated Product Manager Conference 2025 in Osaka. Scheduled for November 21, 2025, this event will bring together tech companies and product managers from across the nation to exchange cutting-edge knowledge and insights.

As the opening speaker, Mori will commence the conference with a welcome address, and then lead a session titled "From Product Manager to Business Executive: Perspectives and Organizational Design Required in the AI Era" in Track A (B01-B02). Joining him in this engaging discussion will be Keita Yanagawa, Executive Officer at BASE, who brings his vast experience to the table.

Session Overview

The session aims to unpack the transformation from product manager to business executive, focusing on the distinct viewpoints and organizational structures that emerge within the AI-driven context. Mori and Yanagawa will delve into how AI can enhance decision-making and organizational management, sharing practical approaches that reflect the urgent need for innovation in leadership roles today.

Event Details

• - Date and Time: November 21, 2025, from 10:15 AM to 10:35 AM
• - Location: Granfront Osaka, North Building Tower B, Floor 10, Osaka City, Japan
• - Event Website: Product Manager Conference 2025

Meet the Speakers

• - Daisuke Mori, VP of Product and AI Business Executive at UPSIDER, started his career developing enterprise core systems after graduating and leading substantial business system developments for large corporations. He later joined the PKSHA Group, successfully launching multiple AI SaaS solutions. With his expertise in both ERP and AI, he brought his vision of reengineering the world surrounding challengers into his current role at UPSIDER, focusing on creating products that bridge finance and operations.

• - Keita Yanagawa, Executive Officer at BASE, has a background in software development encompassing credit card systems and DSP system development. Transitioning to a product manager role in 2019, he has since dedicated himself to the growth of BASE's innovative financial offerings, including YELL BANK and BASE card. As the newly appointed Department Manager of BASE BANK in 2025, he aims to continue leveraging his technical expertise to drive product advancements.

About the Conference

The Product Manager Conference 2025 marks its 10th event anniversary, continuing the journey centered on growth and challenge since its inception in 2016. The theme for this year is "Dare to Challenge the Future", encouraging product managers to gather as challengers ready to create and advance their futures.

Events will be held in both Osaka on November 21 and Tokyo on December 4, 2025. In Osaka, the conference will run from 10 AM to 6 PM at Granfront Osaka, providing attendees an opportunity to connect and engage on a personal level.

UPSIDER continues to innovate, driven by the mission of creating a global financial platform that empowers challengers through AI-powered financial infrastructure. The company invites individuals interested in shaping the future of product development amid the ongoing institutional changes brought by technology and AI.

The Future of UPSIDER

Founded in May 2018, UPSIDER is committed to breaking down barriers that hinder growth for small to medium enterprises and startups by utilizing unique AI credit models and automation technologies. With a stream of services that includes the next-generation corporate card UPSIDER, invoice payment solutions, and various funds aimed at supporting startups, UPSIDER has recorded a total transaction amount exceeding 850 billion yen as of November 2025. Their dedication is towards evolving into a financial platform that everyone can access and contribute to, revolutionizing financial services for a better future.

For inquiries regarding this event or opportunities related to UPSIDER, please contact: [email protected].