About Us

About Us

We are a group of engineers specializing in AI. Our strength lies in our ability to accurately assess both the potential and current limitations of AI. Rather than harboring excessive expectations that "AI can solve all problems," we propose optimal ways to leverage AI that truly address our clients' challenges.

Our Mission

In this era where AI technology is rapidly evolving and its potential is attracting attention across society, we established PredNext to support practical AI adoption by enterprises.

AI is a powerful tool, but not omnipotent. Proper problem definition, data quality, implementation methods, and above all, stakeholder understanding and cooperation are key to success. At PredNext, we understand these complex factors and support AI adoption that brings true value to your business.

While technology continues to evolve relentlessly, our mission is to discern its essence and present realistic applications. Through consulting and prototyping, we provide concrete solutions to the challenges you face and aim to contribute to enhancing the competitiveness of Japanese companies through AI adoption.

CEO Profile

Graduated from the School of Engineering Science, Osaka University, and completed graduate studies at the Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, University of Tokyo. After working as a software engineer and manager at Yahoo Japan Corporation, Preferred Infrastructure Inc., and SmartNews Inc., he served as CTO and Board Member at LeapMind Inc., contributing broadly from formulating the company's technology strategy to personnel evaluation in the engineering organization.

His notable book "Technology Behind Japanese Input Methods" (Gijutsu-Hyoronsha, 2012) remains the sole technical reference on implementing Japanese input systems even more than 10 years after publication.

Favorite food: Curry.