AX Inc. Establishes Capital and Business Alliance with Shikumi X Inc. AX Representative Bunta Ishiwata Appointed as CSO, Free Access to "Shikumi X Course for NotionAI" for AX CAMP Participants Begins
AX Inc. has entered into a capital and business alliance with Shikumi X Inc., a Notion-certified consultant company. AX will acquire shares in Shikumi X, and AX CEO Bunta Ishiwata will join the management of Shikumi X as a shareholder and Chief Strategy Officer (CSO). Additionally, Shikumi X's "Shikumi X Course for NotionAI" will be provided free of charge to participants in AX's AI training program, "AX CAMP."
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AX Inc. (Headquarters: Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture; Representative Director and CEO: Bunta Ishiwata; hereinafter "AX") is pleased to announce that it has entered into a capital and business alliance with Shikumi X Inc. (Headquarters: Tokyo; Representative Director: Tsubasa Maeda; hereinafter "Shikumi X"), a Notion-certified consultant company. AX will acquire shares in Shikumi X, and our representative, Bunta Ishiwata, will join the management as a shareholder and CSO (Chief Strategy Officer).
In addition, along with this business alliance, the curriculum of "Shikumi X Course for NotionAI" provided by Shikumi X can now be handled within AX's AI training program "AX CAMP," and this course will be provided to AX CAMP participants free of charge.
Developing the ability to use AI and building a business foundation where AI thrives
As the number of companies promoting the utilization of AI increases, building a "business foundation" has become indispensable in addition to "introducing AI tools." In particular, the combination of AI and business platforms such as Notion is attracting attention as a new standard for business efficiency.
Through its AI training program "AX CAMP," AX has supported more than 100 companies in utilizing AI. On the other hand, Shikumi X, as a Notion-certified consultant company, has accumulated achievements in constructing business foundations and supporting efficiency improvements using Notion.
Although the two companies have been collaborating for some time, this capital and business alliance, along with Ishiwata's appointment as CSO, will establish a management-level cooperative structure that goes beyond simple service collaboration. Furthermore, a system has been set up to mutually utilize the training curricula held by both companies, enabling them to provide "the ability to use AI" and "a business foundation where AI thrives" in a unified manner.
Outline of the Business Alliance
1. Capital and Business Alliance through Share Acquisition
AX has acquired shares in Shikumi X Inc. and concluded a capital and business alliance agreement between the two companies. As a result, the two companies will proceed with integrated business development in the field of AI and business foundations as partners sharing a management base, going beyond service collaboration.
2. Bunta Ishiwata Appointed as CSO
Bunta Ishiwata, Representative Director and CEO of AX, will be appointed as a shareholder and CSO (Chief Strategy Officer) of Shikumi X. We will integrate at the management level the knowledge cultivated by AX in AI training and implementation support, and the know-how accumulated by Shikumi X in constructing Notion business foundations.
3. Free Provision of Shikumi X's "Shikumi X Course for NotionAI" to AX CAMP Participants
With this alliance, the curriculum of "Shikumi X Course for NotionAI" provided by Shikumi X can now be handled within AX's AI training program "AX CAMP."
We will provide this "Shikumi X Course for NotionAI" to AX CAMP participants free of charge at no additional cost. Existing AX CAMP participants can take this course from within the curriculum without any special application procedures. In addition, there will be opportunities to consult directly with Tsubasa Maeda (Representative Director of Shikumi X).
About Shikumi X Inc.
Shikumi X Inc. (Headquarters: Tokyo; Representative Director: Tsubasa Maeda) is a Notion-certified consultant company that constructs business foundations and supports efficiency improvements utilizing Notion. Representative Tsubasa Maeda is a Notion Ambassador who has guided Notion task management more than 2,500 times, and is known as a pioneer in Notion utilization in Japan. The company supports many corporations in the field of Notion and business efficiency, including SFA/CRM construction and project management foundation preparation.
Comment from Tsubasa Maeda, Representative Director of Shikumi X Inc.
Through the curriculum collaboration between AX CAMP and Shikumi X, I have confirmed with CEO Ishiwata that we share a common vision to "support companies with both AI and business foundations."
By having AX acquire our shares to conclude a capital and business alliance, and having CEO Ishiwata join us as CSO, we will realize an essential partnership that goes beyond a mere service collaboration.
In addition, providing the distributed contents of our "Shikumi X Course for NotionAI" to AX CAMP participants free of charge is a symbolic initiative of this alliance. We believe that by combining AX's knowledge of AI utilization with the know-how of Notion business foundation building accumulated by Shikumi X, we can support the DX promotion of companies even more strongly.
Comment from Bunta Ishiwata, Representative Director and CEO of AX Inc.
This capital and business alliance with Shikumi X and my appointment as CSO is a very important step for AX, which promotes "creating organizations that work with AI."
To utilize AI, a business foundation where information is organized is essential. The field of Notion and business efficiency, in which Shikumi X excels, is precisely the foundation of AI utilization, and I felt that it goes extremely well with the AI training provided by AX CAMP.
Through this capital and business alliance, we will be able to provide the "Shikumi X Course for NotionAI" to AX CAMP participants free of charge. We will deliver a unique learning experience where participants can simultaneously acquire the "ability to use AI" and a "business foundation where AI thrives." We will continue to expand the circle of AI utilization support through management-level collaborations with partner companies, contributing to the development of human resources and organizations that can utilize AI.
About AX Inc.
With the mission to "release 10 million hours and explode the world's creativity," AX Inc. supports corporate operational efficiency and value creation through AI training and AI system development.
Instead of just "using" AI, we practice "creating organizations that work with AI," supporting productivity improvement and work-style reform.
Company Profile
Company Name: AX Inc.
Location: 7F, 1-3-29 Daimyo, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Representative: Bunta Ishiwata, Representative Director and CEO
Official Website: https://a-x.inc/
Business Description:
- AI training and development business
- Advertising agency business
- Organizational development consulting business
- Paid employment placement business
【Contact Information regarding this Release】
AX Inc.
Public Relations: Takeuchi
Email: pr@a-x.inc
Tel: 090-7137-0960
In addition, along with this business alliance, the curriculum of "Shikumi X Course for NotionAI" provided by Shikumi X can now be handled within AX's AI training program "AX CAMP," and this course will be provided to AX CAMP participants free of charge.
Developing the ability to use AI and building a business foundation where AI thrives
As the number of companies promoting the utilization of AI increases, building a "business foundation" has become indispensable in addition to "introducing AI tools." In particular, the combination of AI and business platforms such as Notion is attracting attention as a new standard for business efficiency.
Through its AI training program "AX CAMP," AX has supported more than 100 companies in utilizing AI. On the other hand, Shikumi X, as a Notion-certified consultant company, has accumulated achievements in constructing business foundations and supporting efficiency improvements using Notion.
Although the two companies have been collaborating for some time, this capital and business alliance, along with Ishiwata's appointment as CSO, will establish a management-level cooperative structure that goes beyond simple service collaboration. Furthermore, a system has been set up to mutually utilize the training curricula held by both companies, enabling them to provide "the ability to use AI" and "a business foundation where AI thrives" in a unified manner.
Outline of the Business Alliance
1. Capital and Business Alliance through Share Acquisition
AX has acquired shares in Shikumi X Inc. and concluded a capital and business alliance agreement between the two companies. As a result, the two companies will proceed with integrated business development in the field of AI and business foundations as partners sharing a management base, going beyond service collaboration.
2. Bunta Ishiwata Appointed as CSO
Bunta Ishiwata, Representative Director and CEO of AX, will be appointed as a shareholder and CSO (Chief Strategy Officer) of Shikumi X. We will integrate at the management level the knowledge cultivated by AX in AI training and implementation support, and the know-how accumulated by Shikumi X in constructing Notion business foundations.
3. Free Provision of Shikumi X's "Shikumi X Course for NotionAI" to AX CAMP Participants
With this alliance, the curriculum of "Shikumi X Course for NotionAI" provided by Shikumi X can now be handled within AX's AI training program "AX CAMP."
We will provide this "Shikumi X Course for NotionAI" to AX CAMP participants free of charge at no additional cost. Existing AX CAMP participants can take this course from within the curriculum without any special application procedures. In addition, there will be opportunities to consult directly with Tsubasa Maeda (Representative Director of Shikumi X).
About Shikumi X Inc.
Shikumi X Inc. (Headquarters: Tokyo; Representative Director: Tsubasa Maeda) is a Notion-certified consultant company that constructs business foundations and supports efficiency improvements utilizing Notion. Representative Tsubasa Maeda is a Notion Ambassador who has guided Notion task management more than 2,500 times, and is known as a pioneer in Notion utilization in Japan. The company supports many corporations in the field of Notion and business efficiency, including SFA/CRM construction and project management foundation preparation.
Comment from Tsubasa Maeda, Representative Director of Shikumi X Inc.
Through the curriculum collaboration between AX CAMP and Shikumi X, I have confirmed with CEO Ishiwata that we share a common vision to "support companies with both AI and business foundations."
By having AX acquire our shares to conclude a capital and business alliance, and having CEO Ishiwata join us as CSO, we will realize an essential partnership that goes beyond a mere service collaboration.
In addition, providing the distributed contents of our "Shikumi X Course for NotionAI" to AX CAMP participants free of charge is a symbolic initiative of this alliance. We believe that by combining AX's knowledge of AI utilization with the know-how of Notion business foundation building accumulated by Shikumi X, we can support the DX promotion of companies even more strongly.
Comment from Bunta Ishiwata, Representative Director and CEO of AX Inc.
This capital and business alliance with Shikumi X and my appointment as CSO is a very important step for AX, which promotes "creating organizations that work with AI."
To utilize AI, a business foundation where information is organized is essential. The field of Notion and business efficiency, in which Shikumi X excels, is precisely the foundation of AI utilization, and I felt that it goes extremely well with the AI training provided by AX CAMP.
Through this capital and business alliance, we will be able to provide the "Shikumi X Course for NotionAI" to AX CAMP participants free of charge. We will deliver a unique learning experience where participants can simultaneously acquire the "ability to use AI" and a "business foundation where AI thrives." We will continue to expand the circle of AI utilization support through management-level collaborations with partner companies, contributing to the development of human resources and organizations that can utilize AI.
About AX Inc.
With the mission to "release 10 million hours and explode the world's creativity," AX Inc. supports corporate operational efficiency and value creation through AI training and AI system development.
Instead of just "using" AI, we practice "creating organizations that work with AI," supporting productivity improvement and work-style reform.
Company Profile
Company Name: AX Inc.
Location: 7F, 1-3-29 Daimyo, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Representative: Bunta Ishiwata, Representative Director and CEO
Official Website: https://a-x.inc/
Business Description:
- AI training and development business
- Advertising agency business
- Organizational development consulting business
- Paid employment placement business
【Contact Information regarding this Release】
AX Inc.
Public Relations: Takeuchi
Email: pr@a-x.inc
Tel: 090-7137-0960
FAQ
What are the details of the partnership between AX Inc. and Shikumi X Inc.?
AX acquired shares of Shikumi X in a capital and business alliance. AX CEO Bunta Ishiwata will serve as CSO of Shikumi X, and 'Shikumi X Course for NotionAI' will be provided for free to AX CAMP participants.
Who is eligible for the free 'Shikumi X Course for NotionAI' and how can they access it?
Participants of AX's AI training program 'AX CAMP' are eligible. They can access the course directly within the curriculum without any additional fees or application procedures.
Who is the representative of Shikumi X Inc. and what are its features?
The Representative Director is Tsubasa Maeda. As a certified Notion consultant company, Shikumi X builds business infrastructure and efficiency. Maeda is a Notion Ambassador with over 2,500 task management instruction sessions.
What is the corporate profile of AX Inc. (location, representative, official website)?
AX Inc. is located at 1-3-29-7F Daimyo, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture. The Representative Director CEO is Bunta Ishiwata, and the website is https://a-x.inc/.
Where can inquiries regarding this press release be directed?
Inquiries can be sent to AX Inc.'s PR representative, Takeuchi, via email at pr@a-x.inc or by phone at 090-7137-0960.