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Mimi Ishio is a dynamic entrepreneur and investor dedicated to creating a positive global impact. 

Since 2018, Mimi has focused on societal and charitable contributions, supporting medical institutions, aiding children worldwide, rehabilitating child soldiers in Africa, installing water facilities in Vietnam, and supporting adoption agencies. Her philanthropy extends to funding socially impactful companies.

Mimi invests in several startups and serves as an advisor to numerous companies and organizations, showcasing her commitment to global betterment.

Hachiroemon Hisa Mitsui is a distinguished Japanese businessman and architect, primarily recognized for his role as the representative director of the Mitsui Family Association. In this prestigious position, he oversees the legacy and influence of the Mitsui family. While he continues to design villas and residences through his own practice, Mitsui also serves as a trustee for the Wakabakai Kindergarten and the Mitsui Memorial Hospital, a board member of the Mitsui Memorial Museum, and the vice president of the Omotesenke Tokyo Branch, contributing significantly to the management of these esteemed institutions.

Yukari Sato is a prominent Japanese politician known for her contributions in the political and economic arenas. She has served as a member of the House of Representatives and has held various significant positions including the State Minister of Cabinet Office, and Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Economy, Trade, and Industry. Sato is recognized for her efforts in promoting economic policy reforms and advocating for gender equality in the workforce.

Buddhist Monk
Chair & Co-Founder of Interbeing.
Founder of Institute of Temple Management
Visiting Professor at Musashino University, Japan
Alumni of Young Global Leaders from World Economic Forum (2013)

Shoukei Matsumoto received his BA in Philosophy at The University of Tokyo in Japan and MBA at Indian School of Business in India as an Ambassadorial Scholar of Rotary Foundation. He has notably published A Monk's Guide to Clean a House and Mind in more than seventeen languages, among other books. Matsumoto has also translated books, including Roman Krznaric's The Good Ancestor: How to Think Long Term in a Short-Term World. He has held lectures and workshops internationally, and has been featured on publications including the Japan Times, the Guardian and the Forbes Japan, which highlights Matsumoto as one of the "100 Hopes to Save the World" on its June 2023 issue.

Born in 1963 in Osaka, Japan, Shinobu Tawada is an orthopedic surgeon specializing in the care of children with disabilities. After graduating from Nagoya City University School of Medicine in 1988, she spent 17 years at rehabilitation centers in Nagoya. 

In 2009, she founded the Tawada Rehabilitation Clinic, focused on rehabilitating disabled children.  In 2019, Tawada established the Hopeful Handicapped Children’s Association (HHCA) to raise awareness and educate society about the needs of disabled children. She is also a director of the NPO "WISH," which advocates for proper foot care for children.  

Tawada's vision is to contribute to a more caring and balanced society by empowering disabled children through specialized care and fostering greater societal understanding and support for their needs.

As the founder and CEO of rainmaker advisory, Hideo leverages 30+ years of experience in the marketing and advertising industry to help clients innovate and grow their businesses. He has studied at colleges in both Japan and US and has a proven track record of leading and managing successful global and integrated marketing campaigns, brand architecture, and strategic partnerships.

Before starting his own consulting firm, he was the executive director of Dentsu Innovation Initiative, where he spearheaded the R&D and implementation of cutting-edge solutions for the group. Prior to that, he was the president and CEO of Dentsu Aegis Network (Japan), where he oversaw the operations and performance of the largest media and communications network in the country. He is passionate about creating value for clients and delivering results that exceed their expectations.