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Mentor

Osamu Ise

PLAY,Inc.
CEO
Osamu Ise

CEO of PLAY, Inc. After graduating from Keio University, he began his career at Nippon Television Network Corporation and OPT, Inc., and co-founded HALO Inc. in 2008, where he led mobile app development as COO. One of the apps he produced, “bokete,” has surpassed 10 million downloads. Today, he invests in and mentor about 15 startups, supporting both business strategy and the personal growth of founders. He also serve as an outside director at NAVICUS Inc., a social media marketing company acquired by PR TIMES,Inc. in 2023. Since 2024, he has been active as a visual artist, pursuing a life that integrates both creativity and business.