本セッションは、ハイブリッド（現地＆オンライン）セッションです。
This session will be held in a hybrid format (onsite and online).
※Please note that the program is subject to change without prior notice. We appreciate your understanding.
Organizer : YOKOHAMA CONNÉCT
Venue: Tech Hub Yokohama (Landmark Tower, 2-2-1 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama)
Language: English
*同時翻訳ツールあり（テキストのみ） → Click here!
Description：
Join YOKOHAMA CONNÉCT for "PortWave Yokohama: Talks on Global Innovation," a 30-minute fireside chat exploring the minds of global innovators.
Our featured guest is Ryo (Ryosuke Takenaka), Founder & CEO of Wiillow Inc., a California-based EdTech and AI startup.
Driven by a mission to reduce those who hurt others and empower emotional regulation, Wiillow provides an AI-driven mental health platform for K-12 schools. Showcased at CES 2026 and SXSW EDU 2026, they are currently running a 1,000+ student pilot program and expanding globally.
Moderated by Yu Shinagawa (YOKOHAMA CONNÉCT Program Manager), this session delves into Ryo’s entrepreneurial journey and core values through our series' "5 Signature Questions." A must-attend for anyone interested in EdTech, mental health, and global startups. Join us for an inspiring 30 minutes!
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■ オンライン参加方法 | How to join the session online
- YOKOHAMA CONNÉCT開始後、本ページ上に「Join Remotely」ボタンが表示されます。そちらをクリックし、オンライン参加いただけます。
- 「Join Remotely」ボタンが表示されていない場合は、メインページのセッション一覧にある「Join Remotely」ボタンよりご参加ください。
- Once YOKOHAMA CONNÉCT begins, a “Join Remotely” button will appear on this page. Click the button to join the event online.
- If the “Join Remotely” button is not visible on the session page, please join by clicking the “Join Remotely” button in the session list on the main page.
Speakers
Ryo (Ryosuke Takenaka)
Founder & CEO, Wiillow Inc. Ryo is the Founder and CEO of Wiillow Inc., based in Mountain View, CA. He holds an M.Ed. and an MBA. Driven by a mission to reduce those who hurt others and empower individuals to regulate their emotions when hurt, he developed an AI-driven mental health platform for K-12 schools based on Self-Determination Theory (SDT) and the CASEL framework. Wiillow was showcased at CES 2026 and SXSW EDU 2026, and a 1000+ student school pilot program is currently ongoing.
本セッションは、ハイブリッド（現地＆オンライン）セッションです。
This session will be held in a hybrid format (onsite and online).
※Please note that the program is subject to change without prior notice. We appreciate your understanding.
Organizer : YOKOHAMA CONNÉCT
Venue: Tech Hub Yokohama (Landmark Tower, 2-2-1 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama)
Language: English
*同時翻訳ツールあり（テキストのみ） → Click here!
Description：
Join YOKOHAMA CONNÉCT for "PortWave Yokohama: Talks on Global Innovation," a 30-minute fireside chat exploring the minds of global innovators.
Our featured guest is Ryo (Ryosuke Takenaka), Founder & CEO of Wiillow Inc., a California-based EdTech and AI startup.
Driven by a mission to reduce those who hurt others and empower emotional regulation, Wiillow provides an AI-driven mental health platform for K-12 schools. Showcased at CES 2026 and SXSW EDU 2026, they are currently running a 1,000+ student pilot program and expanding globally.
Moderated by Yu Shinagawa (YOKOHAMA CONNÉCT Program Manager), this session delves into Ryo’s entrepreneurial journey and core values through our series' "5 Signature Questions." A must-attend for anyone interested in EdTech, mental health, and global startups. Join us for an inspiring 30 minutes!
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■ オンライン参加方法 | How to join the session online
- YOKOHAMA CONNÉCT開始後、本ページ上に「Join Remotely」ボタンが表示されます。そちらをクリックし、オンライン参加いただけます。
- 「Join Remotely」ボタンが表示されていない場合は、メインページのセッション一覧にある「Join Remotely」ボタンよりご参加ください。
- Once YOKOHAMA CONNÉCT begins, a “Join Remotely” button will appear on this page. Click the button to join the event online.
- If the “Join Remotely” button is not visible on the session page, please join by clicking the “Join Remotely” button in the session list on the main page.
Speakers
Ryo (Ryosuke Takenaka)
Founder & CEO, Wiillow Inc. Ryo is the Founder and CEO of Wiillow Inc., based in Mountain View, CA. He holds an M.Ed. and an MBA. Driven by a mission to reduce those who hurt others and empower individuals to regulate their emotions when hurt, he developed an AI-driven mental health platform for K-12 schools based on Self-Determination Theory (SDT) and the CASEL framework. Wiillow was showcased at CES 2026 and SXSW EDU 2026, and a 1000+ student school pilot program is currently ongoing.