| 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. |
