Tokai TV Premium Business Service 'Edge' to Host Collaborative Event with SMBC Nikko Securities on June 30: Theme 'How to Approach Generative AI'

Tokai Television Broadcasting Co., Ltd. (headquartered in Higashi Ward, Nagoya City) will host a collaborative event with SMBC Nikko Securities Co., Ltd. on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at STATION Ai (1-2-32 Tsurumai, Showa Ward, Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture), titled 'Why Don't Good Companies Get Noticed? – The Story from Capital and Media Perspectives'.

Brochure (PDF)

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Event Overview

A relaxed session designed for 'finance beginners' and those 'who want to craft a business story'.

For startups and new ventures to grow, it's not just about 'what you do' but also 'how you communicate it'. How can you convey the charm that numbers alone cannot express, through storytelling? This session's theme is 'how to approach generative AI'. A unique collaboration between SMBC Nikko Securities—the experts in IR document explanation—and Tokai Television Broadcasting—the experts in 'storytelling and production'—brings you this rare 'finance × media' session!

Event Details

📅 Date: Tuesday, June 30, 17:00–19:00 (Event & Networking)

🏡 Venue: STATION Ai, 3F Staircase Space

🧍 Capacity: First-come, first-served, limited to 30 participants

💰 Fee: Free

🃏 Items to bring: One business card (required at registration)

Speakers (names without honorifics)

・Kazutaka Shiro (SMBC Nikko Securities Co., Ltd.)

・Jun Tomatsu (Tokai Television Broadcasting, Strategic Planning Bureau)

How to Apply

Registration is available via the STATION Ai community site 'commune'.

Please click 'Apply' on the event page within 'commune'.

※ If you are not a tenant of STATION Ai and wish to participate, please contact the Edge Operations Office (contact details at the end) by email. Email: [email protected]

Tokai TV Premium Business Service 'Edge' is now accepting applications for its Summer Plan (limited to a few companies)

'Edge', a premium business service launched by Tokai Television Broadcasting Co., Ltd., is a corporate-focused new business development program that began in March 2025.

Leveraging the strengths of a TV broadcaster—video production, storytelling, and media marketing—the program offers a six-month practical curriculum centered on over 150 clearly structured videos, online sessions, and offline networking events. Applications are now open for the 2026 Summer Plan, limited to a select number of companies!

Application Period: April 1, 2026 – June 30, 2026

Start Date: Scheduled for July 2026

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Edge Participating Companies (partial list, in alphabetical order)

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Featured Instructors

Mr. Minoru Moriya (Moriya Minoru Office, Inc.) Entrepreneur with over 10,000 days of experience in new venture creation over 37 years.

He emphasizes the importance of 'will', 'customer perspective', and 'action', and points out common pitfalls such as 'contamination of core business', 'theories without experience', and '99% same mistakes', guiding many new venture leaders to success. He has extensive experience and achievements across diverse industries including Misumi, M-Out, Rakusuru, Carepro, JR East Japan, and Nihon Nogyo.

Mr. Manato Ao (CEO, LEO Inc.) Serial entrepreneur. After gaining experience in new business development as a corporate employee, he served as COO and co-founder of AI startup ExaWizards. He has also contributed to new business development at major corporations such as Denso and Toyoda Gosei. He supports participating companies by leveraging his global perspective and practical know-how gained from the field.

Partners Building Edge Together

LEO Inc.: Supports new ventures under the philosophy of 'moving forward through creation'. Chiliconkan Co., Ltd.: Uses the power of TV and video to excitingly communicate corporate charm and challenges.

Edge: For the Next Generation of Business Leaders

Edge is a learning platform for business professionals who are not afraid to challenge and strive to create new value. It empowers every corporate professional who is seriously committed to commercialization.

[Inquiries & Material Requests]

Tokai TV 'Edge' Operations Office

Email: [email protected]

Official Website: https://edge-biz.jp/

Official X: https://x.com/Edge_tokaitv

Official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573423424803

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