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In jazz sessions,
improvisational musicians deliberately deviate from the backing scale to create impactful,
original phrases.
This technique is called “scale out.”

As the name suggests,
Scale Out is a company that values challenges that begin with the “essence” of people and organizations,
combining unconventional thinking with a trial-and-error approach that can be replicated,
to create impactful innovations and new businesses.

Our experienced and passionate team members collaborate
to navigate the uncertain journey of trial and errorand discover impactful opportunities.

Masato Iino

Co-CEO, Scale Out Corp.
In 2020, he co-founded Scale Out Co., Ltd. to promote and spread the concept of “entrepreneurial spirit,” which encompasses the established lean startup process for launching new businesses, but also encourages individuals and organizations to integrate and master entrepreneurial mindsets and skills.

Kei Yamagata

Co-CEO, Scale Out Corp.
In 2019, he founded bird in hand to provide support for business start-ups. With the desire to increase the probability of innovation by increasing the number of innovators, he co-founded Scale Out Co., Ltd. in 2020 to comprehensively understand and implement “effectuation theory” and “lean startup” concepts.

Junichiro Ueno

COO, Scale Out Corp.
Co-founded Guildworks Co., Ltd., which develops many new business products in accordance with agile development. Subsequently, established JuM Design Co., Ltd. and developed in-house products as a director.Joined Scale Out as COO in 2025. Leads support and assistance for new business development.

Tomoko Taniguchi

BO Manager, Scale Out Corp.
After 10 years as an executive assistant to university professors and corporate executives. She later supported entrepreneurship and talent development projects with universities and public organizations. In 2017, she founded Clasty Inc., providing specialized back-office BPO and online executive assistant services.

Nobuhiko Hibara

Outside Director, Scale Out Corp.
Associate Professor, Graduate School of Business Administration (Business School), Waseda University
After joining the Bank of Tokyo, he worked as a consultant for the World Bank, etc., and has been in his current position since 2011. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Columbia University Graduate School.

Toyo Tanaka

Executive Advisor, Scale Out Corp.
After leadership roles at GE, Alibaba, Ricoh and Mizuho Financial Group, he now helps startups and large enterprises create new business opportunities through innovation, partnership building and market validation.
Board Member, Japan Association of Corporate Executives (Keizai Doyukai)

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Shusuke Chino

Nordic/Baltic Lead, Scale Out Corp.

Co-founded Ziosoft, a medical imaging software company, in 1998. After leading product development, went on to serve as President. Since 2024, following the company’s acquisition, has drawn on his expertise in technology, regulatory affairs, and management to support the growth of multiple startups as an investor and consultant.

Naoshi Takatsu

IMD Affiliate
After working at the Industrial Bank of Japan and Boston Consulting Group, he became the representative of IMD, a Swiss business school, in Japan. Utilizing his knowledge of business administration, cultural expertise, and language skills, he connects people from different worlds and fields and works to create knowledge and opportunities.

Ryozo Kawagishi

CEO, Incubate Harbor Co., Ltd.
After launching startups (co-founding KOMPEITO Co., Ltd. and launching OFFICE DE YASAI), he is currently engaged in supporting the creation of new businesses and the operation of internal venture systems. He also serves as an APT Women mentor.

Tadaatsu Suguro

CEO, Asoca Co., Ltd.
After working for over 10 years in sales at overseas sales companies such as Keyence and Kyocera, he has since been supporting innovation creation in Japanese companies through both hands-on project support and organizational structure development support.

Makoto Kubota

Deputy General Manager, Beijing IWNC Consulting Co., Ltd.
Responsible for strategic planning, human resource and organizational development, and human resource system development for Japanese companies in China, as well as supporting collaboration between start-ups and Japanese companies in the Zhongguancun area.

Yasunori Okajima

Executive Officer, Fast Sensing Co.
Founded Iwabuchi Technical Trading Co., Ltd. in 2011. Provides support for in-house product development and IoT system planning and development. Founded Fast Sensing Co., Ltd., which provides platforms for IoT sensors, in 2017. Established a private office in 2019.

Yasunaka Kusakabe

CEO, Try-Crew
Former IT engineer with experience launching China business initiatives at a leading financial think tank. Later led 0-to-1 new business development as Director of a megabank incubation organization. Supports innovation programs, Lean Startup implementation, and startup teams.

Terukazu Kinukawa

Alliance Partner
Leads value creation activities focused on promoting innovation within organizations, DX, and MaaS at major manufacturing companies. Provides workshops and training at Scale Out.

Takayasu Kiso

CEO, Kurofune LLC
After interning at a venture capital firm, he joined Kayac Inc. as an engineer and director. He has experience in launching, developing, and operating new web services, as well as planning and operating city promotions. In 2021, he co-founded Kurofune LLC, a startup studio that provides support for website and app development, as well as new business creation.

Kai Kosuge

CTO, Kurofune LLC
After joining an independent SIer as a new graduate, he worked as a systems engineer designing and developing business systems. He then worked as a freelancer, gaining experience in web site creation and service development. In 2021, he co-founded Kurofune LLC, a startup studio that provides support for web site and app creation and new business development.

Keito Sato

CEO, OYKOT Co., Ltd.
While attending Azabu Gakuen Junior and Senior High School, he interned at robotics venture ZEALS Co., Ltd. In 2019, he was appointed CTO and led the development organization. He left ZEALS in 2023 and founded OYKOT Co., Ltd. in 2024. He is working to promote tourism DX and development support in rural areas in collaboration with local communities.

Mitsuhiro Inomata

CEO, Marginal Gain Co., Ltd.
Focusing on smartphone app development, he provides support from design to operational improvements. He is also skilled in AI utilization and continues to create value through his experience in various industries and his “1% improvement” approach as a technology promotion engineer.