Yoshiaki Takai

After joining Dentsu Inc., he gained experience in media, marketing, and business production. He led the startup "Fans" to victory in an acceleration program and was seconded to the company. Subsequently, he established Startup Growth Partners, Dentsu Inc.'s dedicated startup producer organization, and returned to the parent company. Currently, he primarily focuses on growth support to enhance startup corporate value, innovation support for collaborations between startups and major corporations, and fostering university-spinoff startups. Additionally, as COO of NewsPicks Studios—a joint venture between Userbase and Dentsu Inc.—he provides direct management support on a contract basis, contributing to the business's growth.