Professor Yutaka Matsuo of the University of Tokyo's Graduate School of Engineering Appointed as Technical Advisor to Unseed Inc.
Yutaka Matsuo, a leading AI researcher in Japan and professor at the University of Tokyo, has been appointed as a technical advisor to Unseed Inc., a startup originating from his own lab. This partnership aims to bolster Unseed's R&D capabilities and accelerate the implementation and value creation of AI technologies within the industry.
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We are pleased to announce that Professor Yutaka Matsuo of the Graduate School of Engineering at the University of Tokyo, who also serves as Professor in the Department of Technology Management for Innovation and President of the Japan Deep Learning Association, has been appointed as a technical advisor to Unseed Inc. (Headquarters: Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Riku Yamabe; hereinafter "Unseed").
■ Background and Objectives of the Appointment
In recent years, the advancement of AI technologies, including generative AI and large-scale language models, has led to a rapid expansion of AI utilization in the industrial sector. However, applying cutting-edge technology to actual business operations and industrial sites to continuously generate value requires a combination of advanced R&D capabilities and a deep understanding of on-the-ground challenges.
Unseed has been developing AI for numerous companies, focusing on the social implementation of AI rooted in practical business. To further strengthen its R&D capabilities and promote the implementation of more advanced AI technologies, Unseed has welcomed Professor Yutaka Matsuo, one of Japan's leading AI researchers, as a technical advisor.
By leveraging Professor Matsuo's knowledge and advice, Unseed will enhance its R&D structure and further accelerate the development and social implementation of AI solutions that create value in industrial settings.
Comment from Yutaka Matsuo (Professor, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo / Technical Advisor)
"Unseed is a startup that, while based on high R&D capabilities, is sincerely engaged in applying AI technology to actual industrial and business sites. I value their track record of delivering value by solving real-world problems, such as improving strained customer service operations in projects mainly with large corporations. As AI utilization expands, what's important is not just the novelty of the technology, but the attitude of correctly understanding on-site issues and implementing solutions through sincere proposals and continuous improvement. Unseed is a company with such an attitude, and as a technical advisor, I expect them to continue steadily advancing AI utilization in Japanese industry."
Comment from Riku Yamabe (CEO, Unseed Inc.)
"I am greatly encouraged to have Professor Yutaka Matsuo join us as a technical advisor. Professor Matsuo has long led AI research in Japan and has had a significant impact on AI utilization in industry and human resource development. Based on our strong R&D capabilities, Unseed has been promoting the social implementation of AI through sincere proposals while addressing the on-site challenges of companies, mainly publicly listed ones. With Professor Matsuo's insights, we want to further enhance our R&D capabilities and accelerate the social implementation of AI that creates value in industrial settings. We will work to solve corporate challenges with technology and sincerity as our core, contributing to Japanese industry."
【About Unseed Inc.】
Unseed Inc. is a startup from the Matsuo Lab at the University of Tokyo, specializing in fully custom, business-specific AI development utilizing cutting-edge AI technology.
・Company Name: Unseed Inc.
・Representative: Riku Yamabe, CEO
・Established: March 2024
・Location: 6-25-14 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
・URL: https://unseed.co.jp/
■ Background and Objectives of the Appointment
In recent years, the advancement of AI technologies, including generative AI and large-scale language models, has led to a rapid expansion of AI utilization in the industrial sector. However, applying cutting-edge technology to actual business operations and industrial sites to continuously generate value requires a combination of advanced R&D capabilities and a deep understanding of on-the-ground challenges.
Unseed has been developing AI for numerous companies, focusing on the social implementation of AI rooted in practical business. To further strengthen its R&D capabilities and promote the implementation of more advanced AI technologies, Unseed has welcomed Professor Yutaka Matsuo, one of Japan's leading AI researchers, as a technical advisor.
By leveraging Professor Matsuo's knowledge and advice, Unseed will enhance its R&D structure and further accelerate the development and social implementation of AI solutions that create value in industrial settings.
Comment from Yutaka Matsuo (Professor, Graduate School of Engineering, The University of Tokyo / Technical Advisor)
"Unseed is a startup that, while based on high R&D capabilities, is sincerely engaged in applying AI technology to actual industrial and business sites. I value their track record of delivering value by solving real-world problems, such as improving strained customer service operations in projects mainly with large corporations. As AI utilization expands, what's important is not just the novelty of the technology, but the attitude of correctly understanding on-site issues and implementing solutions through sincere proposals and continuous improvement. Unseed is a company with such an attitude, and as a technical advisor, I expect them to continue steadily advancing AI utilization in Japanese industry."
Comment from Riku Yamabe (CEO, Unseed Inc.)
"I am greatly encouraged to have Professor Yutaka Matsuo join us as a technical advisor. Professor Matsuo has long led AI research in Japan and has had a significant impact on AI utilization in industry and human resource development. Based on our strong R&D capabilities, Unseed has been promoting the social implementation of AI through sincere proposals while addressing the on-site challenges of companies, mainly publicly listed ones. With Professor Matsuo's insights, we want to further enhance our R&D capabilities and accelerate the social implementation of AI that creates value in industrial settings. We will work to solve corporate challenges with technology and sincerity as our core, contributing to Japanese industry."
【About Unseed Inc.】
Unseed Inc. is a startup from the Matsuo Lab at the University of Tokyo, specializing in fully custom, business-specific AI development utilizing cutting-edge AI technology.
・Company Name: Unseed Inc.
・Representative: Riku Yamabe, CEO
・Established: March 2024
・Location: 6-25-14 Hongo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo
・URL: https://unseed.co.jp/