Company
| Company Name | KAGE Corporation |
|---|---|
| Address | KR Ginza II 4F, 2-15-2 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, 104-0061, Japan |
| Representative Director | Hiroyuki Shinohara |
Members
Representative Director
Hiro Shinohara
Fascinated by communication technology and computers from an early age, Hiro was profoundly inspired by the Silicon Valley movement. His visit to the West Coast of the United States during his middle school years exposed him to the transformational impact of technology on society, which led him to immerse himself in software development upon his return to Japan. During high school, he developed an internet service, which became the catalyst for his entrepreneurial journey. Since then, Hiro has established multiple startups focused on semiconductor development and data center operations, with bases in Japan, Singapore, Taiwan, and the U.S. Following the advent of blockchain technology, he recognized the potential of multi-point distributed information and communication infrastructure, founding a research and development company to advance data protection through encryption technology. As a technical advisor and representative for major corporations, he has actively contributed to social implementation. In 2022, Hiro co-founded the private think tank “8M Labs”. In response to the rapid growth of generative AI in 2023, he established “Quantum Mesh” to urgently address the need for infrastructure that safeguards information. In 2025, he co-founded AKATSUKI with the vision of creating a society without information inequality—one where everyone can equally benefit from a hyper-digitalized world.
CEO Co-Founder
Tripp Roybal
Founder of TenguSec and Director of Engineering at Japan Secure Technologies,K.K. with over a decade of experience in cybersecurity consulting. His expertise in penetration testing, red teaming, and purple teaming, alongside security architecture design and review have carried Tripp in his various roles in companies in Japan and worldwide, including SecureWorks, Woven by Toyota, and Deloitte, among others. Author of “Penetration Testing with Kali Nethunter”, published in April 2024 by BPB Publishing.
COO Co-Founder
Kamel Ghali
A seasoned expert with over eight years of experience in automotive cybersecurity. He has worked across the U.S. and Japan as a vehicle penetration tester, security consultant, and trainer. Currently serves as Vice President of International Affairs for the DEFCON Car Hacking Village, leading global outreach and awareness efforts in vehicle security. Kamel has deep expertise in cyber-physical systems security and is fluent in English, Arabic, and Japanese. Passionate about transportation cybersecurity, he actively engages with communities worldwide to promote education and awareness in this vital domain.
CTO Co-Founder
James Bettke
A security researcher with expertise in cybercrime investigation, digital forensics, phishing countermeasures, and malware reverse engineering. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and served as a teaching assistant supporting student learning in computing and security. As a co-founder of a hackerspace, he also promotes hands-on learning and active engagement within the community.