As mentioned earlier, I was born and raised in Higashi-Osaka, a city renowned for its manufacturing industry.
Growing up surrounded by small factories, I naturally developed a deep respect for and interest in manufacturing.
Motivated by this passion, my very first work as a student entrepreneur was providing digital support services for manufacturing companies.
That experience became the foundation of my career.
In time, that passion began to turn outward toward the world.
I started to ask myself, “Can I make a contribution to the world through my work?”
After graduating from university, I moved to New York on my own.
While working on various projects with a multinational team and being exposed to different cultures and values, I kept asking myself,
“How can we create a better future?”
In 2017, I founded my previous company and began providing growth support for manufacturing businesses through IT and digital technology, steadily moving forward step by step.
Through working with many manufacturers, I have come to recognize the diverse challenges the industry faces,
while also strongly feeling the tremendous potential of the manufacturing sector in Japan and across Asia.
Manufacturing is said to account for approximately 30.5% of the world’s total GDP, making it a true cornerstone of the global economy.
To become more deeply involved in this vital industry and to contribute with leadership and a sense of ownership,
I founded Manufactz Inc.
The mission of Manufactz is “to contribute to the global manufacturing industry and create a better future.”
We believe that the spirit and sincere approach to work that Japan’s industry has cultivated over many years
will become an even greater driving force for the world in the years to come.
By building a company that creates and cherishes spiritual value, we aim to lead the industry forward.
And in doing so, we believe the future will become brighter and better.
Akihito Okuno, CEO
Born in Higashi-Osaka, Osaka Prefecture.
Graduated from Kwansei Gakuin University, Faculty of Economics, specializing in Local Public Finance.
After graduation, he moved to New York on his own, where he spent two years participating in various projects while studying IT and digital technologies.
Upon returning to Japan, he founded a company in 2017 that provided growth support utilizing IT and digital solutions, focusing on assisting the manufacturing industry.
In 2024, he established Manufactz Inc. to further advance initiatives for the development of the manufacturing sector.
As mentioned earlier, I was born and raised in Higashi-Osaka, a city renowned for its manufacturing industry.
Growing up surrounded by small factories, I naturally developed a deep respect for and interest in manufacturing.
Motivated by this passion, my very first work as a student entrepreneur was providing digital support services for manufacturing companies.
That experience became the foundation of my career.
In time, that passion began to turn outward toward the world.
I started to ask myself, “Can I make a contribution to the world through my work?”
After graduating from university, I moved to New York on my own.
While working on various projects with a multinational team and being exposed to different cultures and values, I kept asking myself,
“How can we create a better future?”
In 2017, I founded my previous company and began providing growth support for manufacturing businesses through IT and digital technology, steadily moving forward step by step.
Through working with many manufacturers, I have come to recognize the diverse challenges the industry faces,
while also strongly feeling the tremendous potential of the manufacturing sector in Japan and across Asia.
Manufacturing is said to account for approximately 30.5% of the world’s total GDP, making it a true cornerstone of the global economy.
To become more deeply involved in this vital industry and to contribute with leadership and a sense of ownership,
I founded Manufactz Inc.
The mission of Manufactz is “to contribute to the global manufacturing industry and create a better future.”
We believe that the spirit and sincere approach to work that Japan’s industry has cultivated over many years
will become an even greater driving force for the world in the years to come.
By building a company that creates and cherishes spiritual value, we aim to lead the industry forward.
And in doing so, we believe the future will become brighter and better.
Akihito Okuno, CEO
Born in Higashi-Osaka, Osaka Prefecture.
Graduated from Kwansei Gakuin University, Faculty of Economics, specializing in Local Public Finance.
After graduation, he moved to New York on his own, where he spent two years participating in various projects while studying IT and digital technologies.
Upon returning to Japan, he founded a company in 2017 that provided growth support utilizing IT and digital solutions, focusing on assisting the manufacturing industry.
In 2024, he established Manufactz Inc. to further advance initiatives for the development of the manufacturing sector.