Announcement of the Release of 'Core Connect', a Community Service Providing 'Deep Human Connections Unreplaceable by AI'
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- Announcement of the Release of 'Core Connect', a Community Service Providing 'Deep Human Connections Unreplaceable by AI'
- Think Partners Inc. will launch 'Core Connect', a community service designed to foster deep human connections that AI cannot replace, turning them into business opportunities. The service aims to support high-quality relationship building and promote business growth, with a planned release around Summer 2026.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 11, 2026
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Think Partners Inc. will launch 'Core Connect', a community service designed to foster deep human connections that AI cannot replace, turning them into business opportunities. The service aims to support high-quality relationship building and promote business growth, with a planned release around Summer 2026.
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- Announcement of the Release of 'Core Connect', a Community Service Providing 'Deep Human Connections Unreplaceable by AI' (June 11, 2026), PR Times
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- June 11, 2026
Think Partners Inc. will launch 'Core Connect', a community service designed to foster deep human connections that AI cannot replace, turning them into business opportunities. The service aims to support high-quality relationship building and promote business growth, with a planned release around Summer 2026.
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Think Partners Inc. (Headquarters: Taito-ku, Tokyo, hereinafter referred to as "the Company") will begin offering 'Core Connect', a community service aimed at building relationships directly linked to business growth, around Summer 2026. This service is a community designed to create and provide "connections" that generate "connections between people that cannot be replaced by AI = business opportunities."
■ Background of Establishment
Much of information gathering, analysis, and output is increasingly being replaced by AI. On the other hand, the quality of relationships – "who you connect with and how" – remains crucial for creating business opportunities. However, many business professionals currently face the following challenges:
* Participating in large-scale business networking events does not lead to concrete developments.
* Uncertainty about whom they should connect with.
* As a result, repeating trial and error and falling into similar failures.
Core Connect aims to create and accelerate business opportunities by enabling people to "connect naturally and build essential relationships" to address these challenges.
■ Community Concept: "Meet Properly, Connect Deeply."
Large-scale business networking events offer many encounters and potential sales opportunities, but most remain purely for sales purposes, with limited encounters that inspire a desire for "long-term relationship building." Furthermore, in large communities, it is difficult to see who is participating, creating a structure where the right people cannot meet.
Core Connect is a community designed with the concept of "Meet Properly, Connect Deeply." to address these issues.
■ Service Overview
■ Features of Core Connect
① Creation of Deep Connections
Core Connect goes beyond mere networking; the management carefully designs interactions between participants. As a result, concrete outcomes such as partnerships and projects are generated, promoting business growth.
② Knowledge to Reduce Failures
While success stories abound, the reality of failures is rarely shared. Core Connect provides insights based on the real experiences of advisory board members and participants, sharing "what not to do and the background behind decisions," thereby helping to avoid wasted trial and error and low-reproducibility choices.
*The advisory board will be announced soon.
③ Assurance of Participation Satisfaction and Quality
Core Connect offers opportunities for "trial participation" where individuals can experience the community's atmosphere and value firsthand before joining. Specifically, by participating in monthly events such as "Monthly Meetings and Super Conferences," individuals can confirm if it aligns with their challenges and expectations.
Furthermore, an online interview with the management is conducted before admission to ensure an environment where participants can build relationships with peace of mind. This allows for informed participation decisions and provides a high-quality community environment.
■ About Applying for Core Connect
The official release of Core Connect is scheduled for around Summer 2026. Ahead of the official release, we are opening registration for the Super Early Plan waiting list starting today. Those interested in Core Connect are encouraged to register for the waiting list.
▶ Register for the Waiting List Here
■ Announcement of Pre-Events
To commemorate the release of Core Connect, we will be holding pre-events where you can experience the atmosphere of Core Connect. We invite anyone interested in Core Connect to join us.
● 1st Monthly Meeting
Date & Time: June 16 (Tue) 19:00–21:30
Venue: FabCafe Tokyo (Shibuya Dogenzaka)
Cost: Free
Application: https://20260616-community-event.peatix.com/
● 2nd Monthly Meeting
Date & Time: July 8 (Wed) 19:00–21:30
Venue: FabCafe Tokyo (Shibuya Dogenzaka)
Cost: Free
Capacity: Approximately 30 people
Application: https://20260708-community-event.peatix.com/
*Core Connect members can attend events for free even after the official service release.
■ About the Release of Core Connect
Core Connect plans to begin accepting full applications from Summer 2026. In advance of this, we are launching a waiting list registration for the Super Early Bird plan starting today. Early applicants will have the opportunity to participate from the community's launch phase as core members and will be offered special conditions.
Applications for the Super Early Bird plan are limited, and registration will close sequentially once capacity is reached.
■ Representative's Biography
Yuta Watari
Graduated from Tohoku University, Faculty of Economics. After working at Sojitz Corporation, he has been consistently involved in business development for B2B startups since 2014. He has served as Director at Unilabo Inc. (now PRONI) and Executive Officer at Caster Inc., among other roles. Since 2023, through his own company, wib Inc., he has been involved in advisory services, investment activities, and hands-on support for startups and small to medium-sized enterprises. He also operates as a Certified Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultant registered with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/watari922
■ Company Profile
Company Name: Think Partners Inc.
Established: October 26, 2018
Representative Director: Yuta Watari
Location: Espal Heim 602, 4-22-4 Taito, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0056
Business Activities: Creating exceptional businesses, IT service planning, startup investment, management consulting
Company HP:
https://sugosugi.jp/
https://sikumika.jp/
■ Contact Information for Inquiries
Think Partners Inc. Core Connect Operations Office
Contact: Okamoto, Hayashi
Email: info@think-partners.jp
Keywords:
■ Background of Establishment
Much of information gathering, analysis, and output is increasingly being replaced by AI. On the other hand, the quality of relationships – "who you connect with and how" – remains crucial for creating business opportunities. However, many business professionals currently face the following challenges:
* Participating in large-scale business networking events does not lead to concrete developments.
* Uncertainty about whom they should connect with.
* As a result, repeating trial and error and falling into similar failures.
Core Connect aims to create and accelerate business opportunities by enabling people to "connect naturally and build essential relationships" to address these challenges.
■ Community Concept: "Meet Properly, Connect Deeply."
Large-scale business networking events offer many encounters and potential sales opportunities, but most remain purely for sales purposes, with limited encounters that inspire a desire for "long-term relationship building." Furthermore, in large communities, it is difficult to see who is participating, creating a structure where the right people cannot meet.
Core Connect is a community designed with the concept of "Meet Properly, Connect Deeply." to address these issues.
■ Service Overview
■ Features of Core Connect
① Creation of Deep Connections
Core Connect goes beyond mere networking; the management carefully designs interactions between participants. As a result, concrete outcomes such as partnerships and projects are generated, promoting business growth.
② Knowledge to Reduce Failures
While success stories abound, the reality of failures is rarely shared. Core Connect provides insights based on the real experiences of advisory board members and participants, sharing "what not to do and the background behind decisions," thereby helping to avoid wasted trial and error and low-reproducibility choices.
*The advisory board will be announced soon.
③ Assurance of Participation Satisfaction and Quality
Core Connect offers opportunities for "trial participation" where individuals can experience the community's atmosphere and value firsthand before joining. Specifically, by participating in monthly events such as "Monthly Meetings and Super Conferences," individuals can confirm if it aligns with their challenges and expectations.
Furthermore, an online interview with the management is conducted before admission to ensure an environment where participants can build relationships with peace of mind. This allows for informed participation decisions and provides a high-quality community environment.
■ About Applying for Core Connect
The official release of Core Connect is scheduled for around Summer 2026. Ahead of the official release, we are opening registration for the Super Early Plan waiting list starting today. Those interested in Core Connect are encouraged to register for the waiting list.
▶ Register for the Waiting List Here
■ Announcement of Pre-Events
To commemorate the release of Core Connect, we will be holding pre-events where you can experience the atmosphere of Core Connect. We invite anyone interested in Core Connect to join us.
● 1st Monthly Meeting
Date & Time: June 16 (Tue) 19:00–21:30
Venue: FabCafe Tokyo (Shibuya Dogenzaka)
Cost: Free
Application: https://20260616-community-event.peatix.com/
● 2nd Monthly Meeting
Date & Time: July 8 (Wed) 19:00–21:30
Venue: FabCafe Tokyo (Shibuya Dogenzaka)
Cost: Free
Capacity: Approximately 30 people
Application: https://20260708-community-event.peatix.com/
*Core Connect members can attend events for free even after the official service release.
■ About the Release of Core Connect
Core Connect plans to begin accepting full applications from Summer 2026. In advance of this, we are launching a waiting list registration for the Super Early Bird plan starting today. Early applicants will have the opportunity to participate from the community's launch phase as core members and will be offered special conditions.
Applications for the Super Early Bird plan are limited, and registration will close sequentially once capacity is reached.
■ Representative's Biography
Yuta Watari
Graduated from Tohoku University, Faculty of Economics. After working at Sojitz Corporation, he has been consistently involved in business development for B2B startups since 2014. He has served as Director at Unilabo Inc. (now PRONI) and Executive Officer at Caster Inc., among other roles. Since 2023, through his own company, wib Inc., he has been involved in advisory services, investment activities, and hands-on support for startups and small to medium-sized enterprises. He also operates as a Certified Small and Medium Enterprise Management Consultant registered with the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
X (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/watari922
■ Company Profile
Company Name: Think Partners Inc.
Established: October 26, 2018
Representative Director: Yuta Watari
Location: Espal Heim 602, 4-22-4 Taito, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0056
Business Activities: Creating exceptional businesses, IT service planning, startup investment, management consulting
Company HP:
https://sugosugi.jp/
https://sikumika.jp/
■ Contact Information for Inquiries
Think Partners Inc. Core Connect Operations Office
Contact: Okamoto, Hayashi
Email: info@think-partners.jp
Keywords:
FAQ
What problems does 'Core Connect' solve?
In contrast to information gathering, analysis, and output, which are increasingly handled by AI, it enhances the quality of relationships – 'who you connect with and how' – which are essential for creating business opportunities, leading to concrete business growth.
What are the strengths of 'Core Connect'?
The management carefully designs interactions between participants and shares insights, including real-life failure stories, enabling efficient and high-quality relationship building.
Is there a way to experience the community atmosphere before joining?
Yes, you can experience the actual atmosphere and value by participating in pre-events like 'Monthly Meetings.' An online interview is also conducted before admission.
Who is the target audience?
The primary target audience includes business professionals, startups, and SME executives seeking to build relationships directly linked to business growth.
What are the benefits of registering for the waiting list?
You can register for the Super Early Plan waiting list before the official release. Early applicants are expected to receive benefits such as participation from the community's launch phase and special conditions.