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.

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.