Naoki KitamuraFounder & CEO

At the age of 16, he began programming, and by 17, he had already launched his first business. He later enrolled in a Canadian university but chose to leave after two years, returning to Japan to pursue entrepreneurship.

In 2014, he founded Incubit Inc., driving innovation in AI-driven solutions. He later launched a surgical support AI startup, successfully leading its spin-out through an MBO. Additionally, he oversaw the sale of a subsidiary specializing in infrastructure inspection AI to a major publicly traded company.

In 2023, Naoki founded Tektome Inc., where he currently serves as president, continuing to push the boundaries of AI technology. Outside of his entrepreneurial pursuits, he is a keen musician, enjoying playing the piano and composing.

Francis HamiltonFounding CTO

Francis holds a master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence and Automation from the Technical University of Denmark. His research on artificial intelligence led him to the University of Tokyo and later to the RIKEN Center for Integrated Research on Innovative Intelligence.

At Rakuten Institute of Technology, he focused on AI research in the field of robotics before joining Incubit in 2019, where he played a key role in launching Tektome.

Since 2024, he has served as Director and CTO of Tektome Inc., driving advancements in AI and automation. When he’s not focused on technology, Francis is highly active and enjoys surfing, snowboarding, hiking, and cooking.