Keisuke Shibasaki

Keisuke Shibasaki is the CEO (代表取締役) of 株式会社01START (01START Inc.).12 Here's a brief overview of his background and career:

Professional Experience

Shibasaki started his entrepreneurial journey in 2002 after working for a foreign business software company. He founded and became the CEO of his first company, which he successfully sold in 2013.12

Current Role and Focus

Since 2014, Shibasaki has been actively involved in:

• Supporting startups and large corporations in launching new businesses
• Serving as a part-time lecturer at universities and public institutions
• Working as a DX (Digital Transformation) advisor
• Advising small and medium-sized enterprises

Currently, as the CEO of 01START, he focuses on:

• Consulting for new business development and sales DX
• Speaking at numerous seminars on generative AI

Personal Background

Shibasaki has had some notable personal experiences that have shaped his career:

• At age 22, he experienced his father's company going bankrupt
• At 23, he founded a home appliance sales company
• He later acquired a system development company through M&A and established Exto Inc.

Other Ventures

In 2020, Shibasaki founded Marketing Unit Inc., a company supporting small and medium-sized enterprises in marketing DX. He is currently the CEO of three companies.1

Work Philosophy

Shibasaki is known for implementing innovative work practices, including:

• Fully remote work with no physical office
• Allowing employees to live anywhere
• Zero overtime
• 100% paid leave utilization
• No phone reception
• Super-flexible work system

His motto is "踏まれても咲くタンポポの笑顔かな" (Like a dandelion that blooms even when stepped on).1