Investor Mykey Sano to Exhibit New Book "Introduction to Becoming a Billionaire for the Cunning" Which Has Sold Over 50,000 Copies at "Startup World Cup 2026 Tokyo Regional Qualifiers"

Raptus Inc. (Shibuya-ku, Tokyo) announces that its representative, Mykey Sano, also known as Yoshihito Sano (Author Name: Mykey Yoshihito Sano), will exhibit at the Tokyo regional qualifiers for the "Startup World Cup 2026," a global startup competition to be held on Friday, July 17, 2026, at the Grand Hyatt Tokyo. A dedicated booth for Mykey Sano will be set up at the venue to display his first book, "Introduction to Becoming a Billionaire for the Cunning: 90% of Successful People Have Bad Personalities" (KADOKAWA).

◆What is "Startup World Cup 2026"?

The "Startup World Cup 2026," one of the world's largest startup pitch competitions, is a major global startup pitch contest and conference organized by Pegasus Tech Ventures of the United States. It has been held annually since 2017 and this year marks its 7th iteration.

The "Startup World Cup 2026 Tokyo Regional Qualifiers" serve as the Japan qualifiers and are known for featuring prominent figures from various fields, including politicians and business leaders, as judges and speakers, making it a highly anticipated event in the domestic startup and investment industries. Regional qualifiers are held in over 100 countries worldwide, with the winning company of the world finals in San Francisco receiving an investment prize of approximately 150 million yen, along with opportunities for fundraising with global investors and enhancing international recognition.

◆Event Overview

Date: Friday, July 17, 2026, 15:00~ (Reception starts at 14:00)

Venue: Grand Hyatt Tokyo

Organizer: Pegasus Tech Ventures

Official Website: https://www.startupworldcup.io/tokyo-regional

◆"Introduction to Becoming a Billionaire for the Cunning: 90% of Successful People Have Bad Personalities"

Published three months ago, this book has surpassed 50,000 copies sold and has garnered strong support from entrepreneurs and investors for its unique perspective that redefines capitalism as a "thinking game."

Based on Sano's expertise, which includes establishing investment companies and providing management consulting both domestically and internationally, this book explains a mindset for increasing assets by considering the latest global conditions and the structure of capitalism. It is intended for a wide audience, regardless of occupation, age, or investment knowledge, who wish to start building assets from 2026 onwards.

◆Book Information

Title: Introduction to Becoming a Billionaire for the Cunning: 90% of Successful People Have "Bad Personalities"

Author: Mykey Yoshihito Sano

Release Date: Wednesday, March 4, 2026

Price: 2,200 yen (tax included)

Publisher: KADOKAWA

Amazon Product Page:

https://amzn.asia/d/fYQiA8A

◆About Mykey Sano (Mykey Yoshihito Sano)

Mykey Yoshihito Sano

Born in Fuji City, Shizuoka Prefecture in 1982. Entrepreneur, management consultant, and investor. After graduating from high school in Oregon, he enrolled in Portland State University in the United States. After dropping out of university, he enrolled in a Japanese university through the returnee student admission program and graduated. Joined a trading company in 2008. After overseas assignments, he established investment and management companies overseas from 2015 onwards. He has been involved in business development and advising in 40 countries and currently works as an M&A advisor for overseas companies and provides corporate consulting. He also operates the YouTube channel "Mykey's Immoral Sociology" with approximately 83,000 subscribers.

▼YouTube Channel "Mykey's Immoral Sociology" (83,000 subscribers)

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgXl5H1V4Fq4q0_gJYXR3bw

◆Company Overview

Company Name: Raptus Inc.

Representative Director: Mykey Yoshihito Sano

Location: 3-23-6 Nishihara, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

URL: https://mykey-sano.com/company/