team
Leadership
Kai Sugihara
Born in Aomori (2010), he was raised to be a "specialist-generalist" by his tech-expert parents. A self-taught aerospace engineer, he founded and sold six businesses before launching Project Prometheus. As Founder and CEO, he now exerts total leadership over both technical development and business strategy.
Kai Sugihara
Born in Aomori (2010), he was raised to be a "specialist-generalist" by his tech-expert parents. A self-taught aerospace engineer, he founded and sold six businesses before launching Project Prometheus. As Founder and CEO, he now exerts total leadership over both technical development and business strategy.
Yusei Fujii
Born in Chiba (2007) and raised in the UAE. A top-ranked mathematician and University of Tokyo student, he published geometry research at Shizuoka University while in high school. After founding and closing his first company, ToreMock LLC, he now oversees all technical direction as Co-Founder and CTO.
Yusei Fujii
Born in Chiba (2007) and raised in the UAE. A top-ranked mathematician and University of Tokyo student, he published geometry research at Shizuoka University while in high school. After founding and closing his first company, ToreMock LLC, he now oversees all technical direction as Co-Founder and CTO.
Koya Tani
Born in Kyoto (2006) and currently a student at Keio University. During high school, he led AI development and founded "Miracoe," a political student organization that grew to 80 members. A former All-Japan competitive skier and the youngest SVJP Fellow. As Co-founder and COO, he now oversees and drives all business operations, leveraging his exceptional execution skills and precision.
Koya Tani
Born in Kyoto (2006) and currently a student at Keio University. During high school, he led AI development and founded "Miracoe," a political student organization that grew to 80 members. A former All-Japan competitive skier and the youngest SVJP Fellow. As Co-founder and COO, he now oversees and drives all business operations, leveraging his exceptional execution skills and precision.
Shu Watanabe
Born 2000 in Tokyo. Over 10 countries by age 12, with homestays across three continents. Trained at NASA Johnson Space Center. Represented Japan in JAXA/NASA Kibo Robot Programming, commanding a robot aboard the ISS. Google AI Student Ambassador. MS, Chiba University. Chose Accenture over Bank of Japan and Mitsubishi Electric. As Co-Founder / EVP, leads all information and intelligence strategy.
Shu Watanabe
Born 2000 in Tokyo. Over 10 countries by age 12, with homestays across three continents. Trained at NASA Johnson Space Center. Represented Japan in JAXA/NASA Kibo Robot Programming, commanding a robot aboard the ISS. Google AI Student Ambassador. MS, Chiba University. Chose Accenture over Bank of Japan and Mitsubishi Electric. As Co-Founder / EVP, leads all information and intelligence strategy.
Satoshi Ichiki
Born in Oita Prefecture in 2007, he developed a passion for space after encountering an illustrated encyclopedia on the subject during his childhood. Through a combination of self-study and time spent studying abroad in the Philippines and the United States, he achieved a TOEIC score of 945. He subsequently launched several venture businesses and currently contributes to Prometheus, having resonated with the company's philosophy. He now serves as Chief of Staff, leading business strategy and organizational development.
Satoshi Ichiki
Born in Oita Prefecture in 2007, he developed a passion for space after encountering an illustrated encyclopedia on the subject during his childhood. Through a combination of self-study and time spent studying abroad in the Philippines and the United States, he achieved a TOEIC score of 945. He subsequently launched several venture businesses and currently contributes to Prometheus, having resonated with the company's philosophy. He now serves as Chief of Staff, leading business strategy and organizational development.
Yamato Ono
Born in Chiba Prefecture in 2007; currently a student at ZEN University. During junior high school, he competed in a national tournament for high school players. Born to a Japanese father and a Filipino mother, he spent part of his childhood in the Philippines; his international background and experiences with cross-cultural exchange through soccer led him to focus on global energy issues. He currently supports project advancement in an assistant role.
Yamato Ono
Born in Chiba Prefecture in 2007; currently a student at ZEN University. During junior high school, he competed in a national tournament for high school players. Born to a Japanese father and a Filipino mother, he spent part of his childhood in the Philippines; his international background and experiences with cross-cultural exchange through soccer led him to focus on global energy issues. He currently supports project advancement in an assistant role.
Kiara Kawaguchi
Transferred to Zero High School on a full scholarship from a high school ranked in the top tier (deviation score of 70). Ranked 6th nationwide in Geography on a standardized mock exam. Founded a B2B company providing retail infrastructure solutions. Appeared on a nationally broadcast investor pitch program and secured full funding from every participating investor; related media coverage reached an audience in the tens of millions. As Co-Founder, oversees all business development and partnership strategies.
Kiara Kawaguchi
Transferred to Zero High School on a full scholarship from a high school ranked in the top tier (deviation score of 70). Ranked 6th nationwide in Geography on a standardized mock exam. Founded a B2B company providing retail infrastructure solutions. Appeared on a nationally broadcast investor pitch program and secured full funding from every participating investor; related media coverage reached an audience in the tens of millions. As Co-Founder, oversees all business development and partnership strategies.
ENGINEER
Kimio Katayama
Born 2006 in Osaka. Completed the 6-year program at Seifunankei (deviation 74), one of Osaka's most selective institutions, where a curriculum rooted in Buddhist philosophy emphasized discipline and analytical precision. Top national Kumon performer from early childhood. Currently at UTokyo, Faculty of Engineering, Science I. As Co-Founder / VP, leads all HELIOS BEAM satellite development.
Kimio Katayama
Born 2006 in Osaka. Completed the 6-year program at Seifunankei (deviation 74), one of Osaka's most selective institutions, where a curriculum rooted in Buddhist philosophy emphasized discipline and analytical precision. Top national Kumon performer from early childhood. Currently at UTokyo, Faculty of Engineering, Science I. As Co-Founder / VP, leads all HELIOS BEAM satellite development.
Issei Nishi
Self-taught software engineer who shipped AI applications, games, and enterprise tools in university. Served as CTO in a venture with Kai Sugihara, with sole responsibility for architecture and deployment. Took multiple products from concept to production under resource constraints. Full-stack across mobile, backend, and infrastructure. As Software Engineer, leads the entire software foundation.
Issei Nishi
Self-taught software engineer who shipped AI applications, games, and enterprise tools in university. Served as CTO in a venture with Kai Sugihara, with sole responsibility for architecture and deployment. Took multiple products from concept to production under resource constraints. Full-stack across mobile, backend, and infrastructure. As Software Engineer, leads the entire software foundation.
Sota Todokoro
Kaisei High School. Youngest person in history to clear every level of the Eiken English proficiency exam. Independently produces and operates an English-language YouTube channel on Japanese culture with a global subscriber base exceeding 100,000, managing the full pipeline from planning through multilingual distribution. As Founder's Associate, leads international strategy and global partnerships.
Sota Todokoro
Kaisei High School. Youngest person in history to clear every level of the Eiken English proficiency exam. Independently produces and operates an English-language YouTube channel on Japanese culture with a global subscriber base exceeding 100,000, managing the full pipeline from planning through multilingual distribution. As Founder's Associate, leads international strategy and global partnerships.
Akito Hattori
Based in Tokyo. Professional commissions in video and web development since age 13, with years of commercial delivery. Technical range spans CG, Node.js/Python, precision 3D CAD, and digital fabrication on personally owned industrial-grade equipment. Leads electronics for a student team in a national aviation contest. Guinness World Record holder. As Hardware Engineer, leads all hardware development.
Akito Hattori
Based in Tokyo. Professional commissions in video and web development since age 13, with years of commercial delivery. Technical range spans CG, Node.js/Python, precision 3D CAD, and digital fabrication on personally owned industrial-grade equipment. Leads electronics for a student team in a national aviation contest. Guinness World Record holder. As Hardware Engineer, leads all hardware development.
ADVISER
Shoichiro Asada
Kyoto Univ. (Aerospace), UTokyo (Aeronautics). Structural backbone of Japan's rocket lineage at MHI—N-1, N-2, H-I, H-II. Project-managed HOPE spaceplane, H-IIA 204, H-IIA privatization, and national launch services. Executive Fellow at MHI; VP of MHI America. Former president, Japan Rocket Society. Now Managing Director of the Japan Space Forum. Senior Adviser to Bedrock Space on technology strategy.
Shoichiro Asada
Kyoto Univ. (Aerospace), UTokyo (Aeronautics). Structural backbone of Japan's rocket lineage at MHI—N-1, N-2, H-I, H-II. Project-managed HOPE spaceplane, H-IIA 204, H-IIA privatization, and national launch services. Executive Fellow at MHI; VP of MHI America. Former president, Japan Rocket Society. Now Managing Director of the Japan Space Forum. Senior Adviser to Bedrock Space on technology strategy.
Kenichi Anma
UTokyo Aerospace (1989). Drove H-II flight planning for 6 years, delivering a successful 2nd launch. 5 years on HOPE; led HYFLEX hypersonic test. Then 16 years commanding Japan's SSPS program—nation's first 500m laser WPT (2006) and microwave WPT (2016). Won ¥10B+ across 8 defense satellite contracts. Now heads strategy at Future Space Transportation. Technical Adviser to Bedrock Space on WPT architecture.
Kenichi Anma
UTokyo Aerospace (1989). Drove H-II flight planning for 6 years, delivering a successful 2nd launch. 5 years on HOPE; led HYFLEX hypersonic test. Then 16 years commanding Japan's SSPS program—nation's first 500m laser WPT (2006) and microwave WPT (2016). Won ¥10B+ across 8 defense satellite contracts. Now heads strategy at Future Space Transportation. Technical Adviser to Bedrock Space on WPT architecture.
Yoshifumi Kakiuchi
Waseda, Applied Physics (1989). 35+ years at the front of satellite comms since joining SKY Perfect JSAT's predecessor for Japan's first commercial GEO sat. Satellite Tech Director, Ops Director, Infra Strategy head. Launched BS-110 CS. Led Michibiki QZSS and MBSAT programs. Since 2023, senior PL at Space Compass (NTT JV) on Japan's first economic security satellite program. Executive Adviser to Bedrock.
Yoshifumi Kakiuchi
Waseda, Applied Physics (1989). 35+ years at the front of satellite comms since joining SKY Perfect JSAT's predecessor for Japan's first commercial GEO sat. Satellite Tech Director, Ops Director, Infra Strategy head. Launched BS-110 CS. Led Michibiki QZSS and MBSAT programs. Since 2023, senior PL at Space Compass (NTT JV) on Japan's first economic security satellite program. Executive Adviser to Bedrock.
Motoko Mizuno
UTokyo Law; LLM International Law, Leiden. Former House of Councillors member. At JAXA, led ISS international negotiations and drafted the Space Activities Act—shaping the legal foundation of Japan's space industry. Bridges law, diplomacy, and aerospace with rare cross-domain authority. Advises Bedrock Space on government relations, regulatory positioning, and the global space policy landscape.
Motoko Mizuno
UTokyo Law; LLM International Law, Leiden. Former House of Councillors member. At JAXA, led ISS international negotiations and drafted the Space Activities Act—shaping the legal foundation of Japan's space industry. Bridges law, diplomacy, and aerospace with rare cross-domain authority. Advises Bedrock Space on government relations, regulatory positioning, and the global space policy landscape.