Tak Miyata

Imagine if people loved buying cars as much as they love driving them? With Prodigy, that dream is now a reality. Were bringing the convenience of eCommerce to the $1.1 trillion dollar car sales industry. Our industry first platform allows consumers to handle the entire car purchase from the comfort of their own homes. Everything from trade-ins, upsells, extended warranties, to real time loans can be done in a matter of minutes, not hours. Were backed by top-tier investors and fueled by a passion to make a big impact in a big industry.

SmartCityX is an open innovation program comprised of best-in-class, stage-agnostic startups from around the world along with iconic Japanese corporations and industry thought-leaders. With a common vision of co-developing the "city of the future," SmartCityX takes a diverse, people-centric approach in identifying next-generation technologies that can enrich lives and create more equitable and inclusive communities. ​ SmartCityX places an emphasis on six core verticals: 1) Consumer Products & Services 2) Mobility 3) Smart Buildings 4) Energy, Resources & Sustainability 5) Connectivity & Infrastructure 6) Social Innovation These pillars unite corporate and consumer interests and embody the hope we all share for making cities more livable, resilient and sustainable.

SPORTS TECH TOKYO is a global mentor-driven program for startups developing cutting-edge sports technology. The program is presented by Dentsu, one of the world’s largest advertising brands, and Scrum Ventures, a U.S.-based venture capital firm. The program involves the selection of 150 sports tech companies across multiple areas of focus who will have access to exclusive events and mentorships in the U.S. and Japan. Following the initial immersion in Tokyo, 10-20 finalists will be chosen to participate in a three-month virtual program--culminating in a World Demo Day, where finalists will present enhanced technologies and partnerships developed during the program. Benefits to participants/finalists: - 150 startups will be selected as participants, gaining access to exclusive events and programing to further accelerate their growth - 10-20 startups will be selected as finalists to participate in a 3 month program--concluding with in a world demo day. This is an opportunity to learn from and connect with industry executives, world-class mentors, investors, and brands. - Opportunity to showcase new technologies and/or products developed through the program.

Imagine if people loved buying cars as much as they love driving them? With Prodigy, that dream is now a reality. Were bringing the convenience of eCommerce to the $1.1 trillion dollar car sales industry. Our industry first platform allows consumers to handle the entire car purchase from the comfort of their own homes. Everything from trade-ins, upsells, extended warranties, to real time loans can be done in a matter of minutes, not hours. Were backed by top-tier investors and fueled by a passion to make a big impact in a big industry.