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Artificial intelligence and digital transformation are reshaping every industry—from retail to automotive, from media to finance. Companies like Amazon, Netflix, and Tesla have fundamentally changed the competitive landscape. Higher education and professional development are not immune to this shift.

What kind of leaders will thrive in this era? And what kind of MBA is needed to prepare them?

Join Yoshito Hori, founder and president of GLOBIS University (Japan’s No.1 MBA) and founder of GLOBIS Capital Partners (Japan’s No.1 VC), for a rare and transformative seminar in San Francisco. With his unique blend of entrepreneurial insight, venture capital expertise, and educational leadership, Hori-san will outline a bold vision for the future of management education through:

Technovate leadership (technology × innovation)
Kokorozashi (personal mission—driven leadership)
Global business perspectives shaped by AI

He will share how MBA education must evolve—and how individuals can stay ahead by aligning purpose, innovation, and lifelong learning.

Following his talk, Hori-san will open the floor for a live Q&A session where participants can engage directly with him.

This is a special opportunity to hear from one of Japan’s most influential entrepreneurs and thought leaders.

What You Will Learn

During this seminar, you will explore:

✔ The new competencies required to lead in an AI-accelerated business world
✔ How Technovate frameworks help professionals turn technology into strategic advantage
✔ Why personal mission (Kokorozashi) is essential for global leadership
✔ How MBA programs must evolve—and what a future-ready MBA looks like
✔ How GLOBIS is building the mindset and skillset of next-generation leaders worldwide

About GLOBIS USA

Established in 2021, GLOBIS USA serves as the central hub for North America, Central America, and South America. From San Francisco, the campus delivers:

• Pre-MBA courses
• Corporate training
• Technovate and leadership-focused online programs
• Admissions support for all GLOBIS MBA pathways

Our mission is to equip leaders across the Americas with the mindset, skills, and global perspective needed to thrive in the digital age.

About Mr. Yoshito Hori

Founder and President, GLOBIS Corporation & GLOBIS University
Founder and Managing Partner, GLOBIS Capital Partners
President, G1 Institute & KIBOW Foundation
Owner, Ibaraki Robots, LuckyFM & BARKS
Producer, LuckyFes Music Festival

A Harvard MBA graduate and former Sumitomo Corporation employee, Yoshito Hori founded GLOBIS Management School in 1992. Over the next three decades, he transformed GLOBIS into:

• Japan’s No.1 MBA (University status obtained in 2006)
• A global pioneer in Technovate and AI-enhanced business education
• A leader in online, hybrid, and English-language MBA programs

As an entrepreneur, Hori-san built GLOBIS Capital Partners, which now manages over USD 2 billion and has supported many of Japan’s top technology ventures.

He has served on numerous international boards and councils, appeared on the covers of Forbes Japan and Forbes Asia, and founded influential institutions such as the G1 Summit and the KIBOW Foundation.

His work spans business, education, sports, culture, and social impact—reflecting his belief that leaders must drive innovation while shaping a better society.

Join Us

This is a rare chance to learn directly from one of Japan’s leading innovators and to rethink your own career and leadership path in the age of AI.

Whether you are exploring an MBA, advancing your career, or seeking new purpose and direction, this seminar will offer valuable insights and inspiration.