Navigating the Dilemma: Should Businesses Expand or Sell?

On February 17, 2026, a unique discussion is set to take place, centered around the crucial crossroads that many entrepreneurs face: should they continue to expand their businesses or opt for selling? The event, hosted by the entrepreneurial community 'Sanbo,' will feature esteemed guests Takkashi Matsumoto, CEO of Astraeis Corp., and Hirokazu Takenaka, CEO of unibox Co., who will provide their insights drawn from personal experiences of substantial successes and strategic exits in their entrepreneurial journeys.

Context: The Marathon Without an Exit Strategy

In today's landscape, particularly for SMEs and startups, the choice between relentless expansion and timely mergers or acquisitions (M&A) has never been more critical. With challenges such as labor shortages and dynamic market changes, executives must weigh these options carefully. Too often, business seminars spotlight either expansion techniques or M&A strategies separately. However, this event aims to juxtapose these two concepts as a