Solving founders' "not understanding numbers" problem. Free WEB seminar "Gentle Finance Introduction for Founders - PL/BS, Break-even point, Monthly Simulation, Fundraising Methods" to be held on Thursday, May 14
AGORA Inc. will host a free web seminar on May 14, 2026, aimed at helping early-stage founders understand basic finance, PL/BS, breakeven points, and fundraising.
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Solving founders' "not understanding numbers" problem. Free WEB seminar "Gentle Finance Introduction for Founders - PL/BS, Break-even point, Monthly Simulation, Fundraising Methods" to be held on Thursday, May 14
AGORA Inc. (Headquarters: Machida, Tokyo) holds monthly WEB seminars for entrepreneurial support useful for starting a business. This time, the seminar allows early-stage founders to learn basic knowledge about finance.
The seminar will be clearly explained by Mr. Makoto Yoshii, who handles over 400 startup consultations a year at Tokyo-certified incubation facilities, and Mr. Tomoya Yamagishi, who provides financial support and acts as an instructor based on the actual frontlines of supporting founders and individual entrepreneurs.
Startup WEB Seminar "Gentle Finance Introduction for Founders - PL/BS, Break-even point, Monthly Simulation, Fundraising Methods"
AGORA Inc. will hold a startup WEB seminar on the theme of "Early-stage startup finance" on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
The speakers will be Mr. Makoto Yoshii, who has provided business advice utilizing AI to more than 300 entrepreneurs annually for those considering starting a business or new ventures, or those interested in applying AI technology to business, and Mr. Tomoya Yamagishi, who provides practical financial support on the frontlines of founder and individual entrepreneur support and serves as a main instructor at startup seminars at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The common issue of "not understanding numbers" in the early stages of a startup
For many founders launching a business, "how to read numbers" such as:
- How much sales are needed to be viable
- How profits will remain
- When cash on hand will run out
becomes a major hurdle.
In particular,
- Lack of understanding of PL (Profit and Loss statement) and BS (Balance Sheet)
- Failure to grasp the break-even point
- Optimistic outlook on cash flow
can become critical risks directly linked to business continuity.
On the other hand, many founders feel weak in finance, and quite a few say they "don't know where to start learning."
A practical course to learn "usable finance" from a founder's perspective
This seminar breaks down complex financial knowledge into a level that founders can use in practice, systematically explaining:
- Basic structure of PL / BS
- Concept of the break-even point
- How to create a monthly simulation
- Realistic fundraising methods
The goal is not just to acquire knowledge, but to be in a state where you can "apply it to your own business."
We will also summarize the key points founders should understand regarding institutional financing, which varies by prefecture and municipality.
Recommended for these people!
1. Those considering starting a business: You have a business idea but don't know how to plan the "money."
2. Those who just started and are anxious about numbers: You have sales and profits but lack confidence in cash flow and future prospects.
3. Those who feel weak in finance and accounting: You feel it's difficult just hearing PL and BS, and postpone the priority of learning it.
4. Those considering loans and fundraising: You are beginning to realistically consider borrowing and institutional financing, not just self-funding.
5. Those who want to clarify the line where the business becomes viable: You haven't grasped "how much sales are needed to get in the black."
6. Those who want to escape from vague money management: You want to make business decisions based on numbers, not feelings.
Instructor Profiles
GLOCAL GUNSHI Inc., Representative Director / Strategist
Mr. Makoto Yoshii
MBA from BOND University. After working in sales at a job placement support company, he launched the "Intrapreneur Academy" (in-house entrepreneur training program) from scratch as an incubation consultant at Interwars Inc., facing over 400 corporate entrepreneurs and supporting the creation of business plans. In addition, he was involved in management as a resident startup member for corporate M&A support and seconded incubation support. He receives over 300 startup consultations a year at Tokyo-certified incubation facilities.
Since April 2024, he has also served as the CIO (Chief Incubation Officer) of AGORA Inc., providing hands-on support closely with entrepreneurs.
Besides GLOCAL GUNSHI Inc.:
- Specialist consultant, Tama Startup Support Section, Business Strategy Dept., Tokyo Metropolitan Small and Medium Enterprise Support Center
- CIO (Chief Incubation Officer), AGORA Inc.
- Supporter and Mentor, NEXs Tokyo
He provides extensive support for entrepreneurs.
Catapult Inc., Representative Director
Mr. Tomoya Yamagishi
After graduating from university, worked at an advertising agency, consulting firm, IT venture...
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AGORA Inc. (Headquarters: Machida, Tokyo) holds monthly WEB seminars for entrepreneurial support useful for starting a business. This time, the seminar allows early-stage founders to learn basic knowledge about finance.
The seminar will be clearly explained by Mr. Makoto Yoshii, who handles over 400 startup consultations a year at Tokyo-certified incubation facilities, and Mr. Tomoya Yamagishi, who provides financial support and acts as an instructor based on the actual frontlines of supporting founders and individual entrepreneurs.
Startup WEB Seminar "Gentle Finance Introduction for Founders - PL/BS, Break-even point, Monthly Simulation, Fundraising Methods"
AGORA Inc. will hold a startup WEB seminar on the theme of "Early-stage startup finance" on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
The speakers will be Mr. Makoto Yoshii, who has provided business advice utilizing AI to more than 300 entrepreneurs annually for those considering starting a business or new ventures, or those interested in applying AI technology to business, and Mr. Tomoya Yamagishi, who provides practical financial support on the frontlines of founder and individual entrepreneur support and serves as a main instructor at startup seminars at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
The common issue of "not understanding numbers" in the early stages of a startup
For many founders launching a business, "how to read numbers" such as:
- How much sales are needed to be viable
- How profits will remain
- When cash on hand will run out
becomes a major hurdle.
In particular,
- Lack of understanding of PL (Profit and Loss statement) and BS (Balance Sheet)
- Failure to grasp the break-even point
- Optimistic outlook on cash flow
can become critical risks directly linked to business continuity.
On the other hand, many founders feel weak in finance, and quite a few say they "don't know where to start learning."
A practical course to learn "usable finance" from a founder's perspective
This seminar breaks down complex financial knowledge into a level that founders can use in practice, systematically explaining:
- Basic structure of PL / BS
- Concept of the break-even point
- How to create a monthly simulation
- Realistic fundraising methods
The goal is not just to acquire knowledge, but to be in a state where you can "apply it to your own business."
We will also summarize the key points founders should understand regarding institutional financing, which varies by prefecture and municipality.
Recommended for these people!
1. Those considering starting a business: You have a business idea but don't know how to plan the "money."
2. Those who just started and are anxious about numbers: You have sales and profits but lack confidence in cash flow and future prospects.
3. Those who feel weak in finance and accounting: You feel it's difficult just hearing PL and BS, and postpone the priority of learning it.
4. Those considering loans and fundraising: You are beginning to realistically consider borrowing and institutional financing, not just self-funding.
5. Those who want to clarify the line where the business becomes viable: You haven't grasped "how much sales are needed to get in the black."
6. Those who want to escape from vague money management: You want to make business decisions based on numbers, not feelings.
Instructor Profiles
GLOCAL GUNSHI Inc., Representative Director / Strategist
Mr. Makoto Yoshii
MBA from BOND University. After working in sales at a job placement support company, he launched the "Intrapreneur Academy" (in-house entrepreneur training program) from scratch as an incubation consultant at Interwars Inc., facing over 400 corporate entrepreneurs and supporting the creation of business plans. In addition, he was involved in management as a resident startup member for corporate M&A support and seconded incubation support. He receives over 300 startup consultations a year at Tokyo-certified incubation facilities.
Since April 2024, he has also served as the CIO (Chief Incubation Officer) of AGORA Inc., providing hands-on support closely with entrepreneurs.
Besides GLOCAL GUNSHI Inc.:
- Specialist consultant, Tama Startup Support Section, Business Strategy Dept., Tokyo Metropolitan Small and Medium Enterprise Support Center
- CIO (Chief Incubation Officer), AGORA Inc.
- Supporter and Mentor, NEXs Tokyo
He provides extensive support for entrepreneurs.
Catapult Inc., Representative Director
Mr. Tomoya Yamagishi
After graduating from university, worked at an advertising agency, consulting firm, IT venture...
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