Nexgen Japan (CEO: Ariki Ono) delivered a guest lecture at the Graduate School of International Management, Aoyama Gakuin University (Aoyama Business School), as part of its MBA program. We engaged in an in-depth discussion on the entrepreneur's responsibility in the age of AI with 44 next-generation leaders selected through a rigorous admissions process.
Presenting at an EFMD-Accredited MBA Program
This lecture was made possible through the generous invitation of Professor Yuta Hirose, and centered on the theme of "Entrepreneurship and Social Significance." The session explored the responsibilities of entrepreneurs in the age of AI and how value creation through technology should be approached.
Aoyama Business School holds the EFMD Accredited MBA designation — a credential held by only three institutions in Japan — making it a world-class program. On the day, we engaged in dialogue with 44 next-generation leaders who had been admitted through a highly competitive selection process.
Key Themes of the Lecture
- The evolution of leading entrepreneurs' philosophies and views on social contribution across industrial revolutions (from Arkwright, Watt, Edison, and Carnegie to Bill Gates and Sam Altman)
- The impact of AI on society and industrial structures, and the role entrepreneurs must play
- A workshop on embodying one's company values and mission in the AI era
- The evolving sense of "mission" among entrepreneurs in addressing the challenges of human civilisation
Insights from the Dialogue with Next-Generation Leaders
Where is the boundary between work that AI can handle and work that only humans can do? As technology advances at an unprecedented pace, what is the true purpose of being an entrepreneur? Each participant spent the session searching for their own answers to these questions.
Nexgen Japan will continue to contribute to the creation of new industries in Japan and the promotion of socially meaningful innovation through partnerships with educational institutions and next-generation leaders.