“This forum was an incredibly meaningful opportunity for me to build new connections and gain fresh perspectives.

Although our countries and systems are different, we were struck by how deeply we shared the same sense of purpose and commitment to solving social challenges. Through conversations with the U.S. delegates, we felt that the distance between Japan, the United States, and the wider world suddenly became much smaller.

One of the most valuable takeaways was realizing that there are many different ways to approach the same organizational challenges—from HR systems to decision-making at different stages of growth. Inspired by those conversations, we reorganized our team structure and refined our mission. The perspectives we gained have had a lasting influence on the way we make decisions as leaders.

The forum also inspired me (Soichiro) on a personal level. I restarted studying English and have since planned my first visit to the United States. As our collaborations with global companies continue to grow, this experience gave us the confidence and momentum to deepen those partnerships even further.

Many of the ideas and perspectives shared by the participants were immediately applicable to our work at HASSYADAI SOCIAL, and we have already begun putting them into practice within our organization.

Looking back, this forum became a true turning point for us. We sincerely hope more changemakers will have the opportunity to experience something equally transformative.”