Our Mission
To “Re-design” the world with the power of technology
We strive to realize DX by utilizing cutting-edge technology and contribute to solving various global issues.
Insight Edge, Inc. was established in 2019 as a technology company to accelerate the digital transformation (DX) of the Sumitomo Corporation Group*. It is composed of data scientists, IT architects, and related advanced technology engineers, in order to provide the one-stop solutions including data analysis, agile system development such as MVP (Minimum Viable Product), and incorporation and application of advanced technology, that is required for promoting DX.
We believe that the essence of DX resides in how can we “Re-design” the business strategy and tactics, how can we incorporate cutting-edge technology as a “business tool” to increase added-value to customers and build competitive advantage. It is necessary to combine “industry knowledge” and “advanced technology”, and the key to success is to have our engineers be part of the project from an early planning phase, including data strategy planning, to project realization.
Insight Edge will develop its business to contribute to solving various global social issues through the realization of the Sumitomo Corporation Group’s DX.
*The Sumitomo Corporation Group consists of more than 900 companies, including those accounted for by equity, and about 80% are companies operating overseas. Click here for more information on Sumitomo Corporation Group’s business.
From upstream to downstream within the value-chain, we are developing a wide range of businesses such as metals, transportations, infrastructure, media, retail, real estate, mineral resources & energy, chemicals, electronics and life sciences etc. Corporate groups with such diverse fields are rare, and the possibilities for transformation due to DX are endless. Insight Edge aims to solve on-site issues and increase the digital value of all businesses by utilizing advanced technology and in-house engineer power.
Our Vision
To increase the value digitally of all businesses
We strive to contribute to increasing the value of all businesses, by leveraging a core-problem-solving approach and the use of digital technology.
The very key point to success DX projects is to set the critical and fundamental issues appropriately from an “as-is” analysis with the management viewpoints. If we can set the issue right, then the goals and practical counter measures’ concept making and detailed planning phase will come next. These apply to all the businesses including the existed operational improvements, new business developments, and merger and accuisition cases.
We believe that how to prioritize multiple issues and make an impact in the short, medium and long term is in itself the definition of management strategy and business strategy. From this perspective, the understanding and commitment of the management team is essential. In addition to the traditional approach to business strategy formulation, and while taking into consideration digital strategy/data strategy and the utilization of advanced technologies such as AI, the key to success is to work together with members and engineers who are familiar with the business application of digital technology.
Insight Edge strives to contribute to increasing the value of all businesses, from issue and goal setting to realization.
Our Team

Junichi Kosaka

Katsushi Fukui
2009-2010 Visiting Researcher, Stanford University, USA.

Toru Inoko
Selected as a member of Unexplored Youth in 2006.
Certified Scrum Master.

Hayato Chiba

Keiichi Suga
Master of Engineering, Graduate School of Information Science, Nara Institute of Science and Technology.

Keisuke Niimi
2015 Ph.D. from Hokkaido University, Graduate School of Chemical Sciences and Engineering, Computational Chemistry.

Yu Kajiwara
Completed a master’s program at the Department of Mathematics and Mathematical Analysis, Graduate School of Science, Kyoto University.
Currently enrolled in a doctoral program (information science) at the Graduate School of Advanced Science and Technology, Japan Advanced Institute of Science and Technology.

Akito Mori
Master of Science, Graduate School of Frontier Sciences, The University of Tokyo.

Aaron C. Bell
Ph.D. in Astronomy, University of Tokyo, Graduate School of Science.

Jumpei Tsutsui
His academic background is in Information Science and Technology, having obtained his Master’s degree from the Graduate School of Information Science and Technology at Hokkaido University. He also lectures part-time, at the Faculty of Environment and Information Studies, Keio University. Jumpei is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP).

Hiroto Nakano
Master of Science, Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology at Kanazawa University.

Teruhide Kusaka
He completed his Master of Engineering degree at the Graduate School of Fundamental Science and Engineering, Waseda University, and is a Certified Scrum Master.

Takehiro Koyanagi
After graduate school, he joined a chemical company, where he engaged in process-data analysis; he trained factory staff to do the same.He was in charge of turning tacit knowledge into formulas, and the sophistication of operations.
Takehiro completed his Masters of Engineering degree at the School of Engineering at The University of Tokyo.

Hiroto Date
He received his Ph.D. (Information Sciences) at Graduate School of Information Sciences, Tohoku University.

Hideaki Misawa
Master of Engineering, Waseda University, Graduate School of Fundamental Science and Engineering.

Kazuki Ishikura
He completed his Master of science degree at the Graduate School of Engineering at Kyoto University.

Yoshiyuki Kajiwara
He completed his Master of Applied Computer Science degree at the Graduate School of Interdisciplinary Information, The University of Tokyo.

Kento Yamada
Joined Insight Edge Consulting and Sales Department in April 2022, and is in charge of creating new DX projects, consulting, project management, and promotion activity.
Master of Science, Graduate School of Science, Technology and Innovation, Kobe University.

Kazuma Shiomi
He joined Insight Edge as a consultant in October 2022. Kazuma has also worked as a Part-time Lecturer at the Tokyo Institute of Technology, in 2019-2020.

Koki Igarashi
He joined Insight edge as a data scientist in October 2022. M.S. (Engineering), Department of Mechanical Intelligence and Aerospace Engineering, Tohoku University

Akihiro Shima
In April 2023, he joined Insight Edge as General Manager of Sales and Consulting Department.

Koyori Tsunashima
In April 2023, she joined Insight Edge as an Engineer of Technology Department, where she is engaged in system development and project management for DX projects.

Takafumi Ibushi
In April 2023, he joined Insight Edge as a consultant.

Hanako Goda
In May 2023, she joined InsightEdge as HR Lead, and focused on strengthening recruitment and building the organization while involving engineers.
Advisor

Taketo Kokubo
He also served as a Visiting Researcher from 2002 to2003 at Stanford University, USA, and was a FY2021 Member of the JFTC Special Study Group “The New Digital Era and Trading Companies”

Shunichi Aramaki
He graduated from the Graduate School of Business at Stanford University in 2005.
Company Profile
Company Name | Insight Edge, Inc. |
Representative | CEO Junichi Kosaka |
Capital | 48 Million Yen |
Shareholders | Sumitomo Corporation 100% |
Date of establishment | 2019 July 3rd |
Address | Otemachi Place East Tower 24F Otemachi 2-3-2 Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan |
Access | ・3 minutes walk from Exit A5 of “Otemachi Subway Station” (Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line / Hanzomon Line) ・7 minutes walk from the Marunouchi North Exit of JR “Tokyo Station” |
Contact | info@insightedge.jp |