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Aoba-BBT 30th Anniversary Project: Entrepreneurial Alumni Dialogue

Aoba-BBT, based in Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a special dialogue featuring alumni from the Attackers Business School (ABS). This event will highlight the entrepreneurial journey of Naoto Tomita, CEO of Innovation Co., Ltd., who graduated from ABS in 1998 and has since established a groundbreaking BtoB marketing business. Tomita has successfully guided his company through innovative projects and recently achieved an IPO on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth Market.

The Essence of Learning at ABS

Tomita's journey exemplifies the practical learning philosophy of ABS that connects education with action and results. He will share insights on how the skills acquired at ABS helped shape his decision-making processes, organizational development, and ultimately, his success in going public. This dialogue is part of Aoba-BBT’s broader initiative called "Life-time Empowerment in Invisible Continent" which aims to enhance social value through the achievements of ABS alumni.

Navigating Uncertainty with Strategic Decision-Making

Entrepreneurs often face numerous challenges and unexpected hurdles. The framework of learning at ABS trains individuals to confront uncertain environments by fostering critical thinking and decision-making skills. Tomita will discuss how he has navigated these challenges while making strategic choices, and how the educational methodologies from ABS have sharpened his decision-making abilities.

Messages for Future Leaders

Towards the end of the dialogue, Tomita will deliver an inspiring message to current students and alumni aspiring to become successful entrepreneurs and business leaders. He will share thoughts on maintaining a mindset geared towards challenge, the fundamental principles of management, and how to translate learning experiences into concrete results. His insights aim to pave the way for the next generation of leaders and are sure to resonate deeply with those eager to accelerate their careers.

Significance of the Dialogue

This event mirrors Aoba-BBT's core themes of community strengthening, making role models visible, and fostering lifelong learning through the anniversary project. By sharing the tangible outcomes that alumni have achieved, Aoba-BBT hopes to accelerate its key initiatives:

• - Revitalizing community networks
• - Materializing the model of continuous learning (Life-time Empowerment)
• - Strengthening the development of next-generation leaders
• - Promoting global collaboration and international education

The alumni dialogue is positioned as a prelude to a series of events under the anniversary project and will connect with the Aoba-BBT alumni network (LEN - Lifetime Empowerment Network), educational fairs, international collaboration programs, and community events in the future.

Recommended For:

• - Individuals aiming for entrepreneurship or independence
• - Those who wish to learn from professionals about the journey from business establishment to IPO
• - Current students and alumni looking for practical applications of their MBA education
• - Business leaders seeking a decision-making framework during uncertain times
• - Anyone looking to make significant leaps in their careers

Event Details

• - Date: December 24, 2025, from 12:00 to 13:00
• - Format: Online (Zoom)
• - Fee: Free
• - Registration Deadline: December 23, 2025, by 15:00
• - Register here

About the Participants

Naoto Tomita - CEO of Innovation Co., Ltd.
Since graduating from Aoba-BBT, Tomita has played a pivotal role in disrupting traditional marketing practices in Japan. His company has launched several successful ventures, marking him as a distinguished leader in the BtoB space.

Iwao Shibata - CEO of Aoba-BBT
With an extensive background in global education, Shibata has implemented innovative learning strategies at Aoba-BBT, demonstrating a commitment to nurturing future leaders.

About ABS

Established by renowned consultant Kenichi Ohmae in 1996, ABS has nurtured over 6,525 alumni, fostering the launch of more than 800 companies, including 16 publicly listed firms.
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About Aoba-BBT

Founded in 1998, Aoba-BBT is dedicated to cultivating leaders who make an impact globally.Offering a range of educational programs from early childhood to executives, Aoba-BBT continuously evolves to meet the new challenges of education.
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