​Tokyo AI (TAI) presents the next session of the AI in Society (AIS) group, this time on Responsible AI (RAI), from the perspective of local and global investors.

​Hannah Leach will run a panel on ‘The AI Conundrum’: AI has quickly become the biggest sector in VC investment worldwide. With billions floating into mega-rounds, questions abound: how can we make sure investments are both financially prudent and leading to responsible outcomes for society? How much of a bubble has already been created - and who is going to stop it?

​In this conversation, bringing together views from Europe and Japan, we want to talk about the issues surrounding the AI boom in VC.

​Agenda

​18:30 Doors open

​19:00 - 20:00 Panel

​20:00 - 21:00 Networking, Food, and Drinks

​21:00 Doors close

​Panelists

​Moderated by Hannah Leach, Partner at Antler and Chair at Reframe Venture, the panel will feature:

• ​Paul Fehlinger: Director of Policy at Project Liberty

• ​Ken Kajii: General Partner at Global Brain

• ​Keisuke Nakatsuka: Investor at B Capital

• ​Eriko Suzuki: Partner at Dears CAPITAL

​Bios

​Paul Fehlinger - Global leader bridging policy, technology, capital, and entrepreneurship to shape the future of data and AI. He has an executive track record of scaling global organizations and building high-performing innovation ecosystems at the intersection of business and governance. As the inaugural Director of Policy, Governance Innovation & Impact at Project Liberty’s Institute, Paul leads global initiatives for the $500m effort to rewire the AI and data economy.

​Ken Kajii - General Partner at Global Brain. Previously, Partner at McKinsey & Company, and leader of the Telecom, Media & Entertainment, and Technology Practice (TMT) in Japan. Has expertise in growth acceleration, new business building, digital transformations, operational transformations, and corporate transformation.

​Keisuke Nakatsuka - Japan Lead and investor at B Capital, focusing on AI, deep-tech, and climate technology investments. Before joining B Capital, he was with BCG X, where he led new venture creation with corporate partners, including the relaunch of the Healthcare Innovation Hub in collaboration with Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). Earlier in his career, he served as Deputy Director for Overseas Economies at Japan’s Cabinet Office. Keisuke holds a master’s degree from UC San Diego and a bachelor’s degree from the University of Tokyo.

​Eriko Suzuki - Leader in Global Venture Capital Investing. Multi-disciplinary, strong finance professional, skilled in strategy, business development, sales, exit strategies (both M&A and IPO), and thematic analysis, with a particular focus on Sustainability and Wellbeing.

​Organizers & Sponsors

​​​​​​​Tokyo AI (TAI)

​​​​Tokyo AI (TAI) is Japan’s largest and most active artificial intelligence community, founded in late 2023 to foster collaboration among engineers, researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, and corporate innovators in Tokyo’s growing AI ecosystem. With close to 3,000 members, TAI’s mission is to establish Tokyo as a global hub for AI innovation through a vibrant network that bridges the gap between academia, startups, and industry. The community hosts bilingual (English and Japanese) meetups, workshops, and thematic subgroups focused on AI.

​Web: https://www.tokyoai.jp/

​Lifetime Ventures

​Lifetime Ventures is a pre-seed and seed-focused venture capital firm operating from Tokyo and Okinawa. Founded in 2017, its mission is to be a "Talent-Driven Investor for Lifetime Innovation," aiming to bridge the gap between academia and industry by investing in pioneering researchers and startups that create long-lasting businesses with social and environmental impact. Lifetime Ventures focuses on deep tech startups with themes around human and planetary health, including preventive healthcare, medical devices, drug discovery, sustainability, climate change mitigation, and carbon removal.

​Web: https://lifetime-ventures.com/

​Scrum Ventures

​Scrum Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm founded in 2013, headquartered in San Francisco with a strong presence in Japan through its Tokyo office. It focuses on investing in startups across diverse industries including mobility, fintech, IoT, VR, commerce, and healthcare, with a particular emphasis on bridging innovation between Silicon Valley and Japan. The firm takes a thematic investment approach, identifying emerging trends and supporting portfolio companies with strategic advice, hiring assistance, fundraising, and global expansion, leveraging its extensive network in both the U.S. and Japan.

​Web: https://scrum.vc/

​GHOVC​

​Global Hands-On VC (GHOVC) is a venture capital firm established in 2020 by a team of five experienced entrepreneurs, two Japanese and three Americans, to provide hands-on support for Japanese technology startups aiming for global expansion. The firm focuses on investing in deep tech startups, leveraging the founders’ operational and investment expertise to guide portfolio companies in areas like talent acquisition, market entry, and fundraising. GHOVC differentiates itself by offering active, mentorship-driven support similar to U.S. venture capital models, with the goal of nurturing Japanese startups into global unicorns.

​Web: https://www.ghovc.com/