Aoba-BBT, Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Iwao Shibata; hereinafter "Aoba-BBT") will hold a special online talk event on Wednesday, April 23, 2026, as a symbolic project of the "Anniversary Project" being promoted across the group.

Our guest will be Mr. Taichiro Motoe, Representative Director and CEO of Bengo4.com, Inc., and a lawyer known as Japan's first "listed company founder with a law license," who built the foundation for his entrepreneurship at our company's Attackers Business School (ABS).

Mr. Motoe, who built a company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market from scratch—at one point reaching a market capitalization of over 300 billion yen—will join our President, Iwao Shibata, to discuss "entrepreneurial decision-making" and "social reform strategies" in an era of uncertainty.

Corporate Application Page:https://go.aoba-bbt.com/l/963543/2026-03-24/89gsm

Individual Application Page:https://go.aoba-bbt.com/l/963543/2026-03-24/89gsq

Background of the Event

This talk is a key project of the "Anniversary Project ~Life-time Empowerment in Invisible Continent~" being rolled out by the Aoba-BBT Group from 2025 to 2027. Centered around 2026, multiple educational institutions within our group, including the Attackers Business School (ABS, established in 1996, 30th anniversary) and the Business Breakthrough University and Graduate School, are reaching milestone anniversaries. We view this time not merely as a passing point, but as a starting point for creating new value for the "next 50 to 100 years."

Purpose of the Project

The goal of this project is to share how our philosophy of "Life-time Empowerment" can become a force for social change through the trajectories of the diverse alumni that the Aoba-BBT Group has produced.

Despite having a stable career path guaranteed as a lawyer, Mr. Motoe decided to start a business in the then-unexplored field of "Law x IT" after studying at ABS. His trajectory—facing industry conventions head-on, changing access to legal services with the lawyer search portal "Bengo4.com," and even transforming Japan's hanko (seal) culture with the electronic contract service "CloudSign"—is innovation itself.

By sharing the story of how an alumnus who once spread his wings of challenge at our school built a leading company representing Japan and continues to transform social structures, we aim to pass the baton of challenge to the next generation of leaders.

Highlights of the Talk

In this talk, we will explore the "secret to the strength" of Bengo4.com and Mr. Motoe's "secrets to success on the opposite side of common sense" from the following three perspectives:

・ The Ultimate 'Reverse Thinking'

How did Mr. Motoe turn walls that many believed were "unchangeable," such as lawyer advertising regulations and the hanko culture, into "business opportunities"? We will delve into the "thinking method for creating 1 from 0" cultivated during his time at ABS and the mindset required to stick to one's convictions even when isolated.

・ 'Market Creation Strategy' That Overturns Common Sense

How was the model of "free legal consultation," which broke the industry common sense of the time, born? We will unravel the process of creating a massive LegalTech market from scratch and the growth strategy as a platformer.

・ 'Vision for the Next Generation' Drawn by Law x Technology

What is the future beyond the mission of "Creating the next common sense with 'Professional Tech'"? As AI and LegalTech become established as social infrastructure, we will offer suggestions on the role humans should play and the "national-level perspective" that young people aiming to start businesses should possess.

Event Overview

・ Date and Time: Wednesday, April 23, 2026, 12:00–13:00

・ Format: Online (Zoom Webinar)

・ Participation Fee: Free

・ Application Deadline: Tuesday, April 22, 2026, 15:00

・ How to Apply:

・ Corporate: https://go.aoba-bbt.com/l/963543/2026-03-24/89gsm

・ Individual: https://go.aoba-bbt.com/l/963543/2026-03-24/89gsq

Recommended for:

・ Those aiming to start a business, become independent, or launch a new venture

・ Leaders who want to innovate in highly regulated industries

・ Current students and alumni who want to know how to apply their learning in practice

Speaker Profiles

Mr. Taichiro Motoe

Bengo4.com, Inc.

Representative Director and CEO / Lawyer Born in Illinois, USA, in 1975. Graduated from the Faculty of Law, Keio University in 1998. Passed the former bar exam in 1999. Registered as a lawyer in 2001 (Daini Tokyo Bar Association). After working at Anderson Mori & Tomotsune, he became independent in 2005. In the same year, he studied at Business Breakthrough's Attackers Business School (ABS) and founded Authense Group, Inc. (now Bengo4.com, Inc.). In 2014, he became the first lawyer in Japan to list on the Tokyo Stock Exchange Mothers market (currently TSE Prime). He develops businesses that promote social change, such as "Bengo4.com," one of Japan's largest legal consultation portals, the electronic contract service "CloudSign," and the law-specialized AI infrastructure technology "Legal Brain." His latest book is "The World is Made of Law" (Nikkei BP).

Iwao Shibata

Representative Director and President, Aoba-BBT, Inc. Graduated from the Faculty of Engineering, Kyoto University, and holds a Master of Engineering from Kyoto University, an MSc from the London School of Economics and Political Science (UK), and an MBA from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University (USA). Formed a unique perspective spanning cities, technology, and business through multinational learning. Built a career in IT and strategic consulting, and in 1998, co-founded an online supermarket company with Kenichi Ohmae. Furthermore, he has successfully launched multiple businesses. Became CEO of Business Breakthrough in 2018 and has promoted innovation in the education sector. Grew Aoba-Japan International School into the largest IB-certified school in Japan. At Aoba-BBT, Inc., he is expanding business performance by offering diverse educational services centered on international education and recurrent education.

About Attackers Business School (ABS)

Attackers Business School (ABS) is an entrepreneur training school established in 1996 by world-renowned management consultant Kenichi Ohmae. With a history of nearly 30 years since its opening, it has grown into one of Japan's largest entrepreneur training schools, with over 6,500 alumni, more than 810 startups, and 16 listed companies.

https://attackers-school.com/

About Aoba-BBT

Established in April 1998, Aoba-BBT has a mission of "cultivating leaders who can play an active role in the world." We provide a wide range of educational programs (Life-Time Empowerment) for everyone from young children to management, and operate a broad range of businesses including international schools, corporate training, and online universities/graduate schools (MBA). Utilizing innovative educational technology, we provide learning environments tailored to individual needs and support students and business professionals in achieving sustainable growth. As a leading company in the education sector, Aoba-BBT continues to evolve and contribute to the future of education. https://aoba-bbt.com

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