I share in Evan’s reflections as he talks about how an early dream of importing Canadian seafood to Japan transformed into a career leading market entries for global SaaS platforms, and now, building a company that’s revolutionizing supply chain decision-making with AI.

In our conversation, Evan opens up about:

→ The realities of being an entrepreneur in Japan—cultural nuances, relationship-driven sales, and the growing startup ecosystem.
 → How Kimaru’s decision intelligence platform augments human judgment instead of replacing it, using AI to speed up and improve supply chain decisions worldwide.
 → Why a “human in the loop” circuit breaker is essential in AI systems.
 → Lessons from expanding from Japan into the U.S. market, including how to adapt to “Silicon Valley speed.”
 → His thoughts on mental health for founders and the importance of asking for help.
 → The emerging field of decision intelligence and why it’s a trend to watch over the next five years.

This episode is packed with hard-earned insights for entrepreneurs, AI enthusiasts, and anyone navigating global business.