Message from the CEO

  • Unlocking the power of every individual through technology

    We were born in Japan and have experienced a lack of young talent and slow digital transformation.
    Technology should be something that supports people and expands their potential.
    That is why we are committed to creating a hopeful future by unlocking the potential of every individual in this society through technology.

    Kota Ito (CEO)

Action Guidelines

  • Focus on the Mission

    Concentrate on co-creating essential value as a professional team.

    Commit to Practice

    Challenge swiftly and create solutions through thorough practice.

    Combine Strengths

    Trust, support, and enhance each other’s unique strengths to achieve success for everyone.

Company Information

For more details on company information, please also refer toour Note page.

Team Introduction

  • Kota Ito

    CEO

    Currently enrolled at the University of Tokyo. Won the Excellent Award at GCI hosted by Matsuo Laboratory during high school. At university, engaged in sales and business development at a Matsuo Lab-based AI startup, as well as corporate proposals and AI development at Matsuo Institute before founding Almondo.

  • Yuho Matsumoto

    COO

    Received the Excellent Award at GCI hosted by Matsuo Laboratory, currently involved in developing teaching materials and lecturing for the course. Gained experience as an engineer and manager in multiple projects at Matsuo Institute. Completed 42Tokyo Common Core at record speed in Japan.

  • Haruhi Shida

    Engineer

    Engaged in joint research and system development with companies at Matsuo Institute and researched large-scale pre-training methods for deep learning models and autonomous driving at the National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology. Joined Almondo as a founding member after meeting CEO Ito during the University of Tokyo's Matsuo Lab incubation program 'Entrepreneurship Quest.'

  • Kakeru Sato

    Engineer

    Completed GCI hosted by Matsuo Laboratory. Worked on financial data analysis, policy impact estimation, and consulting at Matsuo Institute. Currently leading projects on LLM development and application. Developed a flood hazard map product in research and received the Student Encouragement Award at a domestic conference.

  • Kentaro Yoda

    Engineer

    Worked as a full-stack engineer in product development at a medical startup, leading infrastructure and backend in product business. Gained project management experience in multiple LLM development and system development projects. Completed 42Tokyo Common Core.

Technical Advisors

  • Yutaka Matsuo

    Technical Advisor

    Professor and Head of the Department of Technology Management for Innovation, Graduate School of Engineering, University of Tokyo. Chairman of the Japan Deep Learning Association. External Director of SoftBank Group. Member of the New Capitalism Realization Conference. Chair of the Government AI Strategy Conference.

Business Advisors

  • Hiroto Ebata

    Business Advisor

    Professor at iU University of Information and Management for Innovation. Founder of the Next Generation Marketing Research Group. Representative of Hiroto Ebata Office. Representative of MAIDX LLC. Member of the Marketing Guild Community.

Recruitment Process

1. Application

Find a position of interest on our Wantedly recruitment page and click the “I want to hear more” button to apply.

2. Response

We will respond within a few days after application.

3. Scheduling

Schedule an interview date through the message screen.

4. Interview

During the interview, we will explain our business and corporate philosophy, while discussing your skills and future aspirations to determine compatibility with the position.