Any Inc. to Play a Key Role at Startup Paradise
Any Inc., led by CEO Kazushi Yoshida, will proudly serve as a platinum sponsor at the upcoming
Startup Paradise event hosted by YOUTRUST on February 7, 2026. This long-awaited event promises to be a gathering of thought leaders and innovators, showcasing Japan's most promising startups.
What is Startup Paradise?
Startup Paradise is one of Japan's largest career events, bringing together 100 startups that are driving evolution in the nation. The event serves as a platform for entrepreneurs, hiring managers, and frontline practitioners to discuss the complexities of building businesses and creating culture. Aspiring individuals will find a place to explore new possibilities and take the next step in their careers.
The Vision Behind the Sponsorship
By participating as a platinum sponsor, Any Inc. aims to connect participants with like-minded companies, fostering an environment where new challenges can ignite passion and innovation. We believe that career development isn’t about having a well-defined will from the start; rather, it’s about nurturing that initial spark of passion and allowing it to grow through relentless challenges.
This philosophy influences our approach to recruitment. We prioritize honest communication about our core values and actively listen to candidates in order to uncover mutual interests. Whether those overlaps are apparent or not, we are confident that each interaction can serve as a stepping stone toward progress. We sincerely hope that this event will lead each participant towards their next significant step in their career journey.
Guest Speakers and Panels
Any Inc. will take the stage to share expert insights on two key topics:
1) Creating Businesses from a CEO's Perspective
- - Date & Time: February 7, 2026, 15:10-15:50
- - Venue: Tokyo Midtown Hall & Conference, Stage A
- - Speakers:
- Takao Ozawa, CEO of Boost Capital
- Jintai Katsumi, CEO of BASE Me
- Kazushi Yoshida, CEO of Any Inc.
2) The New Standard of Growth Strategies for Startups
- - Date & Time: February 7, 2026, 13:00-13:40
- - Venue: Tokyo Midtown Hall & Conference, Stage B
- - Speakers:
- Yusuke Ohira, CEO of Leaner Technologies
- Makoto Yamashiro, CEO of The Growth
- Kazushi Yoshida, CEO of Any Inc.
Event Details
- - Event Name: Startup Paradise
- - Date: February 7, 2026
- - Venue: Tokyo Midtown Hall & Conference, Hall A, Roppongi
- - Organizer: YOUTRUST
- - Participation Method: Advance registration required (Participation Fee: 2,000 yen)
- - Official Website: Startup Paradise
About Any Inc.
Any Inc. operates under the purpose of achieving a balance between individual happiness and organizational benefits. We strive to generate new strengths within organizations through knowledge management, leading us to the development of our AI knowledge platform,
Qast. This platform addresses challenges in knowledge management that have persisted for decades.
Qast allows users to upload extensive internal documents, which are then automatically classified and summarized. Additionally, leveraging accumulated data, it employs a
Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) mechanism to generate answers to operational queries using AI technology. With its Q&A and KnowWho features, it fosters a co-creative knowledge management ecosystem, drawing on the knowledge and experiences of individuals.
Having partnered with various major companies across manufacturing, construction, and retail sectors, we proudly serve over
80,000 users.
- - Company Name: Any Inc.
- - CEO: Kazushi Yoshida
- - Location: KANDA SQUARE 11F WeWork, 2-2-1 Kanda Nishikicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
- - Founded: October 3, 2016
- - Business Focus: Design, development, and management of Qast
- - Company Website: Any Inc.
- - Careers Site: Career Opportunities
- - Service Website: Qast Service
- - Media Management: Qast Media