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Event Announcement

Dive into the future of sports business at the upcoming 47th S Venture Lab hosted by Strike Inc. on September 25, 2025. This event will feature key figures from the sports tech and entertainment industries, including Yuuya Watanabe, Program Manager at Scrum Studio; Kensaku Yajima, Director at Urawa Red Diamonds; and Kazuhiro Tagami, COO at Boardwalk. They will explore real-world applications of sports technology and discuss its potential integration into professional sports.

Overview of the Event

Join us for an engaging discussion on the future of sports business, next-generation customer experiences, and prospects for upcoming developments from three different perspectives: venture capitalists active in sports tech and entertainment investment, management of a successful professional sports club, and ticketing and data marketing strategies.

The event will include a Startup Pitch Session, where innovative startups will present their ideas to attendees who are passionate about sports and entertainment business trends.

Event Details:

• - Date: September 25, 2025
• - Time: 18:30 - 20:30
• - Venue: Tokyo Venture Capital Hub / Zoom

(5-9-1, Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Azabudai Hills Garden Plaza B, 5th Floor)

• - Organized by: S Venture Lab. (Strike Inc.)
• - Supported by: Mori Building Co., Ltd.
• - Cooperation by: Non-profit Independents Club

Event Program:

1. Introduction
2. Part 1: Panel Discussion
3. Part 2: Startup Pitches
4. Part 3: Networking Session (Only for in-person attendees)

Participants interested in sports and entertainment business are encouraged to attend!

Featured Speakers:

Yuuya Watanabe, Program Manager at Scrum Studio

Joining Scrum Studio in 2022, Watanabe handles projects in the sports and entertainment sector, facilitating collaborations between Japanese companies and startups worldwide. He also oversees research for the Sports Innovation Studio operated in conjunction with Japan’s sports agency.

Kensaku Yajima, Director of Growth Promotion at Urawa Red Diamonds

Yajima graduated from Waseda University and has extensive experience in international energy projects, contributing significantly to the international expansion of Urawa Red Diamonds since 2021. His expertise includes management strategy and international collaboration.

Kazuhiro Tagami, COO of Boardwalk

Tagami has shaped the world’s first electronic ticketing service since its inception in 2010, promoting customer data-driven marketing strategies. He has a rich background in sales and operations across various esteemed companies.

Featured Startups Pitching:

Roy Saegusa, Market Strategy/Senior Partnerships Manager at Fever

Fever Labs, emerging from New York, offers a global platform for discovering and booking unique entertainment experiences. Leveraging data analysis, they help partners maximize revenue and enhance customer reach in the event industry, currently operating in over 500 cities worldwide.

S Venture Lab Overview

S Venture Lab is an initiative by Strike, aiming to foster collaborations between startups and established businesses, creating opportunities for innovations that can reshape their industries.

For inquiries, please contact:

• - Strike Innovation Support Office
• - Email: [email protected]

Company Information:

• - Name: Strike Inc.
• - Location: 1-2-1 Otemachi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, 15th floor, Mitsui Bussan Building
• - Established: July 1997
• - Business: M&A Brokerage
• - Contact: 03-6848-0101
• - URL: https://www.strike.co.jp/