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KT Game Changers: Pioneering a New Model of Entrepreneurship

On September 1, 2026, KT Game Changers Inc., founded by former Cybozu vice president Osamu Yamada, will officially launch a platform called 'Game Changers'. This initiative aims to support individuals who aspire to start a business based on their own vision while continuing with their current jobs. The platform will serve as a collaborative space called 'Vision Place', blending physical and virtual environments like groupware to create a nurturing ecosystem for potential entrepreneurs.

Purpose and Background of the Service

In the modern corporate landscape, many businesses are primarily driven by capital logic. Companies tend to focus on enhancing stock prices and meeting investor expectations, often at the expense of rewarding the dedicated individuals who create value. While we do not intend to negate this structure, our goal is to introduce a parallel system, rooted in empathy, that exists alongside traditional corporate entities. We aim to foster connections through shared visions rather than employment contracts, ensuring that the benefits of created value return to the individuals who generate it, rather than being overly retained by the corporate entity.

Game Changers is not merely about social good; it’s about achieving sustainable business. The idea is to create a model that, while driven by empathy, can effectively generate profit and grow sustainably—an entity that is both impactful and commercially viable.

What is Game Changers?

Game Changers is a community for those looking to create 'a new shape of company'. Unlike traditional scenarios where quitting a job is assumed, this platform allows people to start small business ventures rooted in their vision without giving up their primary employment. It supports them in reaching a point where they can fully commit to their projects.

In contrast to Silicon Valley, which is often regarded as a 'Major League' for startups, our vision is akin to the 'Little League', where success is not solely defined by achieving unicorn status. We envision a world where everyone can participate and challenge themselves driven by their personal motivations, and where the act of igniting one's vision is inherently valuable.

Detailed Service Features

Our approach differs fundamentally from other re-skilling initiatives or networking communities that primarily focus on knowledge acquisition or connections. In Game Changers, participants actively shape their vision, build teams, and launch enterprises through comprehensive support at every stage—from learning to connecting, testing, commercializing, and eventually branching out. We provide crucial infrastructure, including management support (such as HR and accounting), expert mentorship, and AI tools to help articulate visions.

Vision Place: A Base Camp for All Challenges

Located in Bunkyo, Tokyo, 'Vision Place' is the heart of Game Changers, encompassing 5 floors from the basement to the rooftop. This space has been designed to act as a hub for gathering, strengthening, and spreading shared visions. Additionally, we offer virtual spaces through groupware, enabling participation from anywhere. Regular events like pitch sessions, study meetings, and mentoring sessions will foster networking among a diverse range of individuals including entrepreneurs, corporate workers, seniors, students, artists, athletes, and talents.

Membership Costs and Revenue Philosophy

For sustainability, financial resources are essential, but our focus is not on profit maximization. The membership fee is structured solely to cover the minimal operational costs of the community, not for accruing profit. Participants are encouraged to contribute back as they achieve business success, based on their capacity, but there is no pressure or expectation. By creating a cycle of mentorship where graduates support new members, we aim to cultivate an ecosystem where resources and experiences circulate freely.

KT Game Changers may also invest small amounts into businesses spawned from the Game Changers community based on mutual empathy, valuing growth and development over rapid expansion or exit strategies. We believe in demonstrating transparency as we annually share information regarding the expenditures and income of the organization. This practice acts as a testament to our commitment to the new shape of business we advocate.

Regular Event: VP Night – Play Your Vision

A foundational event for Game Changers, 'VP Night' (officially Vision Place Night) will be held monthly. This event encourages participants to share visions and connect with those who resonate with them, thereby strengthening communal ties and support. 'Play Your Vision' encapsulates the essence of actively engaging with one’s vision, akin to playing a musical instrument or joining a game, where the enjoyment comes from participating and creating value rather than merely consuming what is available.

Recruitment for Game Changers

As we launch our community, we are seeking members from diverse backgrounds—entrepreneurs, employees, freelancers, students, artists, athletes, and talents—united by a common desire to pursue or discover a vision. Participation in the Game Changers community, access to 'VP Nights', connections with expert mentors, and utilization of AI tools to articulate visions will be available along with usage of working spaces at Vision Place.

Details and applications for membership can be found on our website: KT Game Changers

For Businesses and Organizations

While the core service for individual members revolves around community engagement, we also offer programs aimed at companies and labor unions, utilizing the community for cross-boundary programs and retreats for management teams. The distinctive feature of these experiences is that employees get to articulate their visions, form teams outside their organizations, and commence entrepreneurial ventures. Additional offerings include consulting for HR system design and organizational culture transformation and educational seminars. We welcome inquiries regarding these services.

Future Expansions

In the coming years, we will strengthen collaborations with companies, local governments, and educational institutions to expand the Game Changers community across the country. Our plans include extending the Vision Place footprint, enhancing virtual spaces, and creating a circular ecosystem where alumni can contribute as mini angel investors to ignite the next wave of visions, all aiming towards a society where everyone can connect through empathy and embrace challenges together.

Company Overview

• - Company Name: KT Game Changers Inc.
• - Website: ktgc.co.jp
• - Headquarters: 1-7-12 Bongo, Bunkyo, Tokyo
• - Business Activities: Operation of the multi-business startup platform 'Game Changers', organizational culture consulting, and entrepreneurship support.

Comment from the CEO, Osamu Yamada

Having spent over 20 years at Cybozu, where I worked on creating effective organizational frameworks, I learned that 'individual happiness' and 'organizational success' do not have to be in conflict. This journey led me to envision a 'new shape of company'. Our goal is to create a system where people connect through shared empathy instead of conventional employment structures, ensuring that the created value is returned to those who generated it, rather than stockpiled by the corporation. If a company can become self-sufficient, disbanding is an option. We are not looking for growth for its sake; rather, it’s important that the flame of vision continues to burn. Game Changers are the people shaping this new model. Anyone who has felt uneasy or dissatisfied with the current state—be it employees, seniors, students, artists, athletes, or talents—can become a Game Changer.

We seek to transform society from one driven by power and finance to one fostered by empathy. Let’s ensure the good we do doesn’t end as just good—let’s turn those visions into reality. We are searching for companions to light that flame.