Alliance Members
Dr. Jovan David Rebolledo-Mendez
Faculty at Singularity University, OIST, the University of Tokyo
Dr. Jovan David Rebolledo-Mendez is a prolific innovator, having developed AI and robotics solutions for over 50 startups, having also worked and researched at Singularity University, OIST, the University of Tokyo. He has inspired and mentored young entrepreneurs in Japan and Mexico, driving transformative projects in education, neuroscience, and space technology. His global influence is reflected in numerous keynote speeches and publications.
Yasuhiro Kobayashi (小林泰紘)
Yasuhiro Kobayashi, a pioneer of regenerative thinking and co-founder of Ecological Memes
Having journeyed through 28 countries including India and Kenya, Kobayashi has spent his life exploring how people, communities, and ecosystems can thrive together. He is a regenerative catalyst, facilitator, and translator of the Japanese edition of Regenerative Leadership. He also runs Kasukabe Farm, a community-based regenerative farm in Japan.
In this intimate session, we’ll explore how Regenerative Leadership invites a profound shift in how we see ourselves, our organizations, and our future—and how that shift starts from within.
Yoshihiro Tanikawa
A philosopher and full-time lecturer at Kyoto City University of Arts since 2023, Tanikawa specializes in making philosophy accessible in modern contexts. He is the author of books such as Philosophy in the Smartphone Era and regularly conducts lectures and workshops. He is affiliated with several academic societies, including the Japanese Society of Philosophy.
