PathAhead Appoints New Business Expert Minoru Moriya and Infrastructure Expert Yoshifumi Nagata as Advisors
PathAhead Inc., a developer of technology that transforms desert sand into high-durability road materials, has appointed two key advisors to strengthen its business and technical implementation capabilities for global expansion.
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PathAhead Inc. (Minato-ku, Tokyo; CEO Masayuki Iga) is pleased to announce the appointment of Minoru Moriya as Business Advisor and Yoshifumi Nagata as Technical Advisor to strengthen its operational framework.
Background of the Appointments
PathAhead's mission is to 'unleash the infinite potential of people and society by providing high-durability road materials and building sustainable road networks.' The company is developing 'Rising Sand,' the world's first solution that transforms desert sand into high-durability artificial aggregate through proprietary granulation technology.
Under the vision of 'Turning desert sand into infrastructure that grows the world,' the company is shifting from R&D to global business model construction and social implementation. This includes pilots in Africa and the planned establishment of its own factory and the start of mass production in Kenya in 2028.
By welcoming Minoru Moriya, who has led the founding and new business development of numerous listed companies, as Business Advisor, and Yoshifumi Nagata, who has extensive knowledge and experience in urban infrastructure maintenance in Japan, as Technical Advisor, PathAhead will strongly promote both business development and technical implementation to accelerate the construction of sustainable road networks worldwide.
Advisor Profiles and Comments
Business Advisor: Minoru Moriya
Profile: New Business Expert®. After working at Misumi Corporation, he founded M-out Co., Ltd., specializing in new business development, where he experienced several startups and exits. He established the Minoru Moriya Office in 2010. He has participated in the founding of numerous startups like Raksul and CarePro, and served as an advisor or outside director for new business creation at JAXA and major corporations.
Comment: 'PathAhead stands out even among the many startups I have been involved with. Their solution is precise and meaningful, expanding human potential by improving roads. I am excited to support their challenge with my knowledge and network.'
Technical Advisor: Yoshifumi Nagata
Profile: A professional in infrastructure maintenance and civil engineering. At Metropolitan Expressway Co., Ltd., he was engaged in maintenance and management of road structures for many years. As a former department manager, he led the introduction of cutting-edge inspection and repair technologies. He possesses high technical expertise in road infrastructure.
Comment: 'Roads are like arteries for society. I deeply empathize with the vision of turning desert sand into infrastructure. I will utilize my experience in technical development and social implementation to accompany this challenge as a technical advisor.'
Comment from Masayuki Iga, CEO
'PathAhead faces the grand challenge of handling everything from R&D to local social implementation in Africa. To cross the wall that engineering skills alone cannot overcome, I am very encouraged to have Mr. Moriya and Mr. Nagata join us. We will open up infinite possibilities with roads as our starting point.'
Company Overview
- Name: PathAhead Inc.
- Representative: CEO Masayuki Iga
- Location: 10F Sumitomo Fudosan Tokyo Mita South Tower, 3-5-27 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Established: February 2026
- Business: Sales, research, and development of road paving and construction materials
- URL: https://pathahead.jp/
Background of the Appointments
PathAhead's mission is to 'unleash the infinite potential of people and society by providing high-durability road materials and building sustainable road networks.' The company is developing 'Rising Sand,' the world's first solution that transforms desert sand into high-durability artificial aggregate through proprietary granulation technology.
Under the vision of 'Turning desert sand into infrastructure that grows the world,' the company is shifting from R&D to global business model construction and social implementation. This includes pilots in Africa and the planned establishment of its own factory and the start of mass production in Kenya in 2028.
By welcoming Minoru Moriya, who has led the founding and new business development of numerous listed companies, as Business Advisor, and Yoshifumi Nagata, who has extensive knowledge and experience in urban infrastructure maintenance in Japan, as Technical Advisor, PathAhead will strongly promote both business development and technical implementation to accelerate the construction of sustainable road networks worldwide.
Advisor Profiles and Comments
Business Advisor: Minoru Moriya
Profile: New Business Expert®. After working at Misumi Corporation, he founded M-out Co., Ltd., specializing in new business development, where he experienced several startups and exits. He established the Minoru Moriya Office in 2010. He has participated in the founding of numerous startups like Raksul and CarePro, and served as an advisor or outside director for new business creation at JAXA and major corporations.
Comment: 'PathAhead stands out even among the many startups I have been involved with. Their solution is precise and meaningful, expanding human potential by improving roads. I am excited to support their challenge with my knowledge and network.'
Technical Advisor: Yoshifumi Nagata
Profile: A professional in infrastructure maintenance and civil engineering. At Metropolitan Expressway Co., Ltd., he was engaged in maintenance and management of road structures for many years. As a former department manager, he led the introduction of cutting-edge inspection and repair technologies. He possesses high technical expertise in road infrastructure.
Comment: 'Roads are like arteries for society. I deeply empathize with the vision of turning desert sand into infrastructure. I will utilize my experience in technical development and social implementation to accompany this challenge as a technical advisor.'
Comment from Masayuki Iga, CEO
'PathAhead faces the grand challenge of handling everything from R&D to local social implementation in Africa. To cross the wall that engineering skills alone cannot overcome, I am very encouraged to have Mr. Moriya and Mr. Nagata join us. We will open up infinite possibilities with roads as our starting point.'
Company Overview
- Name: PathAhead Inc.
- Representative: CEO Masayuki Iga
- Location: 10F Sumitomo Fudosan Tokyo Mita South Tower, 3-5-27 Mita, Minato-ku, Tokyo
- Established: February 2026
- Business: Sales, research, and development of road paving and construction materials
- URL: https://pathahead.jp/