| 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. |
