WE recently had the pleasure of interviewing Shoyu Ro, CEO of LR Inc. As a major leader in the technology entrepreneurship field, Ro has led the development of several unique and revolutionary technologies that have significantly benefited businesses around the globe.
Shoyu, could you please explain what inspired you to get involved in the technology field and how you began your career?
I was always interested in establishing a career relating to technology. While studying at the Tokyo Institute of Technology, I earned an internship with FourM Inc. and got to experience what it is like to work in the tech industry. This experience made me certain that I wanted to start a career in the technology field and, after earning my degree, I was hired by AnyMind Japan Inc. as a senior engineer. I was later promoted to senior engineer manager and was exposed to a significant leadership experience when I led a global team of developers and helped expand the company.
You seem to have had a very strong start to your career. What made it really take off and establish you as the leader you are in the tech industry today?
My career took off when I was hired as vice president (VP) of Technology at FLUX Inc. I was entrusted with leading a team of 40 developers and oversaw the development of a SaaS (Software as a service) product that ended up generating high monthly recurring revenue.
I also created an innovative product that optimized ad delivery by leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) for data analysis and solved several problems in digital advertising. As VP, I managed the development of several new business ventures and applied my skills to not only software engineering but also to business development.
How interesting. What did you do after working at FLUX?
After my experience at FLUX, I realized that I could use my expertise to start my own company and help businesses grow with the help of modern technology. I founded LR Inc., which provides advisory and project management services to major enterprise clients. We have worked with several companies and have helped build and improve their software to enhance their success.
Furthermore, we have developed a unique generative AI for businesses that allows them to create internal chatbots for enhanced productivity and cross-platform information retrieval. With these accomplishments, I know that LR Inc. has provided significant technical help for various businesses and that we will continue to do so.
How do you plan to keep growing your company?
We are currently developing an AI-powered enterprise product that will enhance company operations by leveraging AI and hopefully become both a globally recognized solution and a go-to choice for companies worldwide. Overall, I plan to continue revolutionizing the technology of companies and developing significant technologies to better the efficiency and productivity of businesses around the world.
In conclusion, Ro's journey from a passionate technology student to a successful tech entrepreneur embodies the transformative power of innovation and strategic leadership. Through his experiences at AnyMind Japan Inc., FLUX and now as the founder of LR Inc., he has consistently demonstrated an ability to leverage cutting-edge technologies to solve complex business challenges.
His commitment to developing advanced AI solutions — such as the generative AI tool that enables internal enterprise chatbots — reflects a forward-thinking approach to enhancing business productivity.
As Ro continues to push the boundaries of technological innovation, his vision of revolutionizing company operations through AI-powered solutions promises to reshape how businesses leverage technology in the increasingly digital global marketplace.