Selected for the J-StarX 'AI Go-To-Market (GTM) Program'

Cascade Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya, Tokyo, CEO: Kazuki Miyauchi) is pleased to announce that it has been selected for the "AI Go-To-Market (GTM) Program" of the entrepreneur development program "J-StarX" conducted by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO).

About J-StarX "AI Go-To-Market (GTM) Program"

This program is aimed at startups in the AI field, targeting global fundraising and business development while considering collaboration with North American investors.
The main initiatives of the program include the following.

・Learning approaches to potential customers and conducting customer hearings
・Validation of scalable products based on customer needs
・Development of Go-To-Market strategies for overseas expansion

Additionally, according to publicly available information from JETRO, North America (Silicon Valley) is indicated as a destination, with information provided on domestic boot camps, individual mentoring, domestic demo days, local programs, etc.
The maximum number of participants specified in the recruitment guidelines is 15 companies (including 5 companies for the travel program), with the screening process including submission of an application form and pitch video.
Regarding cost burden, it is stated that program fees and accommodation costs during the stay in the United States (generally one person per company) will be covered by JETRO, while transportation costs within Japan and North American travel expenses (airfare) will be borne by the participants.

Future Plans

Leveraging the selection for this program, our company will advance the improvement of customer development accuracy and product validation, while promoting the concretization of GTM strategies for overseas expansion.

About Cascade

"Cascade" is an advertising optimization platform that supports complex workflows such as analysis, decision-making, and budget allocation that occur in the field of advertising operations. It integrates cross-media metrics and consistently provides interactive analysis capabilities, improvement proposals, and execution support for budget allocation adjustments. It is a product that contributes to reducing operational workload, speeding up decision-making, and maximizing advertising results. (Currently in beta, with some users having access.)

Company Overview

Company Name: Cascade Inc. 

Representative: CEO Kazuki Miyauchi

Location: 1-1-3 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Established: February 2025

Business Content: Development and operation of the advertising optimization platform "Cascade"

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