Quick Info
| Profession | Businessman |
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| Nationality | Japanese |
| Date of Birth | 13/06/1976 |
| Age | 50 years |
| Birthplace | Hyogo, Japan |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Latest News about Shunji Sugaya
Shunji Sugaya spoke at the Japanese Circulation Society's JCS2026 congress in Fukuoka as a special lecturer on healthcare infrastructure in the AX era. He also served as Congress Chairperson for the event's special invited lectures.
OPTiM Corporation bought back 600,000 treasury shares from its President and controlling shareholder Shunji Sugaya through the Tokyo Stock Exchange's off-auction ToSTNeT-3 system for about 282 million yen. The repurchase was aimed at improving capital efficiency and the tradable share ratio, and the shares were scheduled for cancellation in March 2026. It reduced Sugaya's ownership stake slightly.
OPTiM published an updated president's message that continued to identify Shunji Sugaya as the company's leader. The page described the company's ongoing focus on products that use internet-enabled convenience and creativity.
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Bio/Wiki
| Famous For | Founder and President of OPTiM Corporation; turning down a $2.8 million SoftBank offer in 2000 to build his own AI and IoT business-management platform company |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Saga University of Japan (2000) |
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| Educational Qualification | Degree in Computer Programming |
Personal Life
| Age (as in 2020) | 43 Years |
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| Marital Status | Not Known |
| Residence | Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Not Known |
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| Parents | Names Not Known |
Career
| Net Worth | $990 million (2020) |
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| Company | OPTiM Corporation |
| Position | President and Representative Director |
| Founded | June 2000 |
| Key Achievements | Mobile Device Management Service held No. 1 market share in Japan for 10 consecutive years; AI Solutions hold No. 1 market share in five categories; ranked No. 1 in emerging market patent asset size (2014); received Intellectual Property Achievement Award (2018); ranked No. 1 in Japanese individual patent assets in information and communications field (1993-2015) |
| Stock Listing | Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market (code 3694) |
| Controlling Shareholding | About 55.8% of voting rights as of 31/03/2026 |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Shunji developed a passion for computers and programming at a young age. | |
| 2. Sugaya, Tokuda Seiji, and Konoichiro Nonomura discussed their aspirations since high school. | |
| 3. He graduated from Saga University of Japan in 2000, specializing in computer programming. | |
| 4. Shunji turned down a $2.8 million job offer from SoftBank, calling it a 'life-changing moment.' | |
| 5. He established 'Optim,' a company that offers AI and IoT-based business-management solutions. | |
| 6. In 2020, Optim's stocks rose by 79%, boosting Shunji's wealth to $990 million. | |
| 7. He is a Co-Founder of Newelse Inc, known for creating the clothing purchase app 'Wishfeed.' | |
| 8. Optim produces agricultural drones equipped with AI for accurate chemical spraying. | |
| 9. The company is headquartered in Japan and had 208 employees in 2020. | |
| 10. Born in Kobe City in 1976. | |
| 11. Founded OPTiM Corporation in June 2000 while still a student at Saga University's Faculty of Agriculture. | |
| 12. Turned down a $2.8 million acquisition offer from SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son in March 2000, describing it as a 'life-changing episode.' | |
| 13. OPTiM's company concept is 'We make the Net as simple as breathing,' providing services that complement Internet vulnerabilities and inconveniences through technology. | |
| 14. In 2020, OPTiM's stock rose 79%, boosting Sugaya's wealth to approximately $990 million. | |
| 15. Co-founder of Newelse Inc, which created the clothing purchase app 'Wishfeed.' | |
| 16. The company is headquartered in Japan and employed 208 people as of 2020. | |
| 17. Company provides business-management platforms using artificial intelligence and Internet-of-Things technologies. |
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