Japan Tech Mission Directory

WASHINGTON STATE 2019 JAPAN TECH MISSION | COMPANY DIRECTORY

STATE OF WASHINGTON

DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE

1011 Plum Street SE  PO Box 42525  Olympia, Washington 98504-2525  (360) 725-4000 www.commerce.wa.gov

May 20, 2019

Thank you for participating in this ongoing Japan-Washington State collaboration to increase bilateral investment and cooperation on artificial intelligence and other leading-edge technologies. It’s gratifying to see this event enter its third year, and I hope it is an inspiring and productive week for all.

Washington State is at the forefront of research into artificial intelligence and machine learning and their applications across multiple industries, so we are pleased to be able to highlight the deep talent and entrepreneurial spirit that our state can offer to help businesses thrive in Washington and in Japan.

Washington State is home to one of the most robust ICT sectors in the world. It supports over 220,000 jobs at more than 12,000 companies statewide. Washington is home to world-renowned brands and industry leaders including Amazon, Cray, F5, Inrix, Microsoft, Expedia and Zillow, as well as institutions such as the Allen Institute for Artificial Intelligence and the University of Washington, which are on the leading edge of developing artificial intelligence technologies.

With a relationship spanning over a century, Japan is one of Washington State’s most valued international partners. Many Japanese companies have already invested heavily in Washington and are actively doing business, and many Washington State firms – both large and small – have successfully established a presence in Japan. Japan is currently Washington’s third largest export market for our goods and services.

It took work and commitment to build this close relationship, and that work continues. In June 2018, Washington State and Japan renewed a Memorandum of Cooperation, which signified that, while we share a century of mutual prosperity, our best days are ahead. Both parties remain committed to promoting cooperative research and information exchange with the aim of expanding opportunities for technological and investment partnership in business and industry.

Artificial intelligence and machine learning have amazing potential to transform industries and improve lives all over the world. Looking at the groundbreaking advances coming out of Washington State and our partnership with Japan, together we can provide global leadership in these emerging fields.

Again, best wishes for a successful mission.

Sincerely,

Lisa Brown Director

WASHINGTON STATE DELEGATION JAPAN TECH MISSION, MAY 22-25, 2019 DataMesh ........................................................ 4 DimensionalMechanics Inc. .............................. 5 Energsoft Inc. .................................................. 6 Gravity Jack .................................................... 7 Jethro Mobile .................................................. 8 Native English Institute .................................... 9 Sensoria Health ............................................... 10 Solutions Resource .......................................... 11 Vtrus .............................................................. 12

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PRODUCTS & SERVICES Augmented Reality Consulting & Engineering Services Data Products & Services Mobile Enterprise Solutions & Services

DataMesh leads digital transformation by empowering enterprise first-line workers with Digital Twin. With AI-powered Intelligent Search Engine and Mixed Reality training/simulation/content creation products, DataMesh transforms every worker into an expert in the modern workplace.

UNIQUE SELLING POINTS AND DIFFERENTIATORS • Established business with Fortune 500 customers including those in the Japanese market • Products that revolutionize customer everyday workflow • Fast Company Creative Design Award Winner • Named CES Asia 2018 Best AR Startup MEETING GOALS • Establish strategic partnerships with top system integrators that in turn increase their product sales in Japan.

• Increase DataMesh brand and product awareness with target customers both in Tokyo and Kansai area.

KEY CONTACT Nikita Huang, General Manager M: +1 206-399-6898 T: +81 080-4608-6866 (Japan local contact: 王 暁麒) yuhuang@datamesh.com Suite 117, Orange Studios Redmond, WA 98052 USA www.datamesh.co.jp

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DimensionalMechanics Inc. is the first company to offer a comprehensive integrated AI platform, called NeoPulse® for enterprises and IoT. Although DimensionalMechanics is primarily focused on the industrial IoT, biotechnology and healthcare industries, its unique and flexible AI platform can be employed in a wide range of other industries to deliver AI solutions that outstrip the accuracy of solutions developed by most machine learning experts. NeoPulse® can enable any organization regardless of AI maturity to build sophisticated scalable AI solutions that can be deployed in the cloud, on premise or on IoT devices.

UNIQUE SELLING POINTS AND DIFFERENTIATORS NeoPulse® enables all organizations, regardless of AI proficiency, to create, deploy, integrate and operationalize high-quality AI solutions quickly, flexibly, securely and cost-effectively.

MEETING GOALS To seek partnerships and joint ventures with Japanese companies that are in the Industrial IoT, Biotechnology, Healthcare or Enterprise computing space. Our technology can transform how AI is created, deployed, integrated and managed.

PRODUCTS & SERVICES Business Intelligence Data Analysis IoT Mobile Health Services Monitoring Systems & Equipment

KEY CONTACT Rajeev Dutt, CEO M: +1 425 614 9100 rajeev@dmi.ai 2821 Northup Way Bellevue, WA 98052 USA www.dimensionalmechanics.com

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PRODUCTS & SERVICES Batteries Data Analysis Power/Energy Systems & Management

Energsoft Inc. is a startup in Seattle, Washington that is outlining how artificial intelligence (AI) agents will advance industry’s ability to test and select batteries, rapidly assess the data and make better, informed critical technical decisions to improve their use in these ubiquitous applications. Our B2B software-as-aservice offering empowers engineering teams with powerful data management and analysis capabilities in transportation, energy storage, consumer electronics and battery OEMs. UNIQUE SELLING POINTS AND DIFFERENTIATORS • Interactive Dashboards • Alerts & Notifications • Predictive Analytics • APIs for Remote Monitoring • Real-time Reporting • Encrypted and Secure Database MEETING GOALS Seeking to meet investors, battery and energy storage companies.

KEY CONTACT Slava Agafonov, CEO M: +1 425 246 1675 slava@energsoft.com 701 17th Avenue #201 Seattle, WA 98122 USA www.energsoft.com

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Gravity Jack is a full-service digital agency, specializing in augmented reality, computer vision and machine learning, with an unyielding pursuit to create a world where technology and the human experience intersect seamlessly. For over a decade, Gravity Jack’s realistic 3D artwork and AR/XR executions with patented technologies have been a source of innovation for some of the world’s top brands, government agencies and industries worldwide.

To learn more about Gravity Jack’s custom development capabilities in addition to Adroit, its object detection technology for enterprise, visit gravityjack.com.

UNIQUE SELLING POINTS AND DIFFERENTIATORS One of the oldest computer vision and augmented reality companies, Gravity Jack has a team of scientists and researchers, with an extensive patent portfolio.

MEETING GOALS Seeking custom executions for machine learning, computer vision and augmented reality on mobile or head mounted displays. This may or may not include products like Adroit.

KEY CONTACT Luke Richey, Chief Visionary Officer M: +1 509 230 7053 luke@gravityjack.com 157 S Howard STE 605 Spokane, WA 99201 USA www.gravityjack.com

PRODUCTS & SERVICES Application Development: Gaming Application Development: Music Application Development: Shopping Augmented Reality Content Management Content Provider Mobile Enterprise Solutions & Services Mobile Entertainment Mobile Gaming Mobile Health Services & Solutions

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PRODUCTS & SERVICES Consumer Electronics Devices Device Accessories Mobile Advertising & Marketing Mobile Enterprise Solutions & Services Network Operator Roaming Solutions SIM Cards & Smart Cards

Jethro Mobile is a cell phone service that runs off of America’s fastest networks. Jethro Mobile offers a variety of prepaid service plans with very competitive prices. We aim to become a mainstay among American service providers and provide an ideal choice for anyone visiting the U.S. for short, medium or permanent length stays. Not only will the user be given America’s absolute fastest 4G/LTE networks for an inexpensive price, but they will also receive a local phone number, local support and easy account management for add-ons, payments, and much more. Jethro Mobile takes a look at the prices and capabilities of not only domestic plans, but foreign plans as well. We have taken all of this data and constructed the best possible plan to fit any traveler’s needs.

UNIQUE SELLING POINTS AND DIFFERENTIATORS Unlimited calling in the U.S. along with unlimited calling to Japan, China, Canada and Mexico in every plan. Plus text message and high-speed data.

MEETING GOALS To promote our cell phone service to individuals and companies who plan to travel to the U.S. In addition, seeking partners who are interested in carrying our service in the long run into the Japanese market.

KEY CONTACT Angela Zhu, Co-founder & COO M: +1 360 990 0088 az@jethromobile.com 1863 Main Street Suite 105 Ferndale, WA 98248 USA www.jethromobile.com

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NEI is a cloud-based, data-driven system to prepare employees of global corporations for using English effectively in their work. In Japan our clients include: • • •

IIJ Global JCR Pharmaceuticals Zeria Pharmaceuticals

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Medipal Sysmex Accenture Japan

HR directors choose NEI because of our: • • •

Innovative technology approach, which rapidly readies employees for global assignments Expert teachers (American-born, TESL-certified) Commitment to giving each employee what he needs even in a diverse group with different job functions, profiles and English ability levels

PRODUCTS & SERVICES Business Productivity Corporate Training Employee Globalization Consulting

Studying for standardized exams like the TOEIC forces students to learn a huge amount of material that has little usefulness or relevance for them. NEI focuses the learner on specifically what he needs.

UNIQUE SELLING POINTS AND DIFFERENTIATORS NEI customizes curriculum for each student by matching our vast content database to their target activities (e.g. presentation, negotiating with FDA, assertive meeting participation), interests, level.

MEETING GOALS Meet with companies who need their employees to be confident using English for communications with foreign colleagues, at conferences, and during business travel.

KEY CONTACT Frith Maier, CEO M: +1 206 498 8128 frith@ne.institute P.O. Box 22193 Seattle, WA 98122 USA www.ne.institute

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H E A L T H

PRODUCTS & SERVICES Sensors Wearables Internet of Me Artificial Intelligence Health Care Machine Learning

Our vision is The Garment is The Computer®. Sensoria’s proprietary sensor-infused smart garments, Sensoria® Core microelectronics and cloud system enable smart garments and products to convert data into actionable information for patients and clinicians in real time. Sensoria Health develops and markets biometric sensing footwear technologies for multiple health scenarios including: patient activity monitoring/compliance, gait analysis, diabetic foot complications and neurological diseases like Parkinson’s. Through textile and pressure sensors inserted in a sock or a shoe, Sensoria-powered IoMe (Internet of Me) wearables will collect data on the physical activity of gait-impaired patients to improve their lives.

UNIQUE SELLING POINTS AND DIFFERENTIATORS Creation of a smart IoMe platform focused on solutions for the aging population including smart socks and shoes with proprietary textile sensors infused into the plantar area of the foot.

MEETING GOALS We are interested in meeting with healthcare-focused R&D partners and aging population-focused investors and enterprises.

KEY CONTACT Davide Vigano, CEO & Co-Founder M: +1 425 246 4399 davide.vigano@sensoriainc.com 15600 Redmond Way, Suite 205 Redmond, WA 98052 USA www.sensoriahealth.com

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Solutions Resource is an established solutions provider specializing in providing high caliber web, mobile, big data and data science software development services using a variety of opensource tools and platforms. Built on a foundation of collaborative teamwork with our clients and partners, as well as an in-depth understanding of agile development processes, our consultants add value to all phases of the solution delivery lifecycle.

UNIQUE SELLING POINTS AND DIFFERENTIATORS In delivering successful software development solutions, we create value for our clients by the following strategic directives: Speed-to-Market: Achieve rapid results by compressing the solution delivery lifecycle through a proven agile and lean software development methodology and best practices.

Knowledge Transfer: Share knowledge with the client throughout the engagement lifecycle to maximize teamwork and ensure operational independence as the proposed solutions enter the production environment.

PRODUCTS & SERVICES Web Portal Development Mobile Applications Development Big Data Engineering & Analytics Data Science & Machine Learning Staff Augmentation

Risk and Cost Management: Maximize value and reduce risks and the total cost of ownership of the project delivery and production solution by leveraging our unique global “smart sourcing� model.

MEETING GOALS Seeking to meet with business leaders of tech startups to mid-size enterprises (SMEs) who are considering leveraging a world class software development services company to help in developing custom solutions in the web, mobile, big data and data science space using various open source development tools and platforms.

KEY CONTACT Jet Castro, Managing Director M: +1 425 777 1040 bizdev@solutionsresource.com 3600 136th PL SE , Suite 300 Bellevue, WA 98006 USA www.solutionsresource.com

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PRODUCTS & SERVICES IoT/M2M

At Vtrus, we are developing ABI Drone, a “flying roomba” that autonomously collects indoor data of industrial facilities. Our vision is to systematically capture the world’s indoor data and transport it to people and robots to make timely and informed decisions.

UNIQUE SELLING POINTS AND DIFFERENTIATORS Our drone can operate: 1) safely and autonomously in an indoor facility (no pilot needed), 2) work 24/7 thanks to a charging base station, 3) extract 3D referenced data such as photos, 360° videos, thermal, gas/VOC, and 4) with camera-based navigation (no GPS necessary).

MEETING GOALS We’re seeking to meet corporations in need of improving efficiencies and safety during indoor inspection tasks. Target markets include construction, manufacturing, warehouse and insurance.

KEY CONTACT Renato Salas, CEO M: +1 425 233 9888 renato@vtr.us 2288 W Commodore Way, Suite 100 Seattle, WA 98199 USA www.vtr.us

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GLOBAL CONNECTIVITY

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LEADING THE WAY IN AI Washington State is leveraging its historical leadership in information and communication technology (ICT) to create new opportunities for innovation and invention in artificial intelligence and machine learning.

AI and machine learning are natural offshoot of the state’s industry-leading expertise in software, hardware, mobile, big data and cloud computing. ICT employment in Washington has grown by 60% between 2011 and 2018 and the number of ICT firms has grown by 76%.

Local industry giants – Amazon, T-Mobile and Microsoft – have been joined by mid-tier companies such as Tableau, Concur, Expedia, Apptio, Smartsheet, DocuSign, Zillow, Payscale and F5 Networks. More than 100 U.S. and international firms have opened engineering offices in Washington State, including Facebook, Google, Apple, Splunk, Cray, AT&T and Cisco.

Nearly every industry in the state is exploring new ways to integrate AI and machine learning into their product and service lines. Thanks to Washington’s unique culture of collaboration, aerospace, agriculture/food manufacturing, clean technology, life science and maritime companies are partnering with ICT firms to integrate AI into cockpits, control systems, smart-grid technologies, healthcare devices, crop management and production floor operations. It is a dynamic ecosystem where new ideas are shared readily and rapidly to bring new ideas to market quickly.

This is particularly true with the Internet of Things. Our market leadership in cloud computing and AI is being used to define how businesses and people connect in the future and reinventing the very idea of manufacturing from the ground up. The same can be said for autonomous vehicles, from drones and delivery vehicles to entire transportation networks that are driven by advances in artificial intelligence and machine learning.

The ICT sector is supported by robust research and development efforts, both in the private sector and state universities. Washington is also headquarters for one of only 10 national research labs in the U.S., the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. PNNL researchers create additional opportunities for innovation in the industry by exploring new concepts in AI, augmented/virtual reality, cloud computing, block chain and quantum computing. Radical new approaches are readily applied to age-old problems, spurring leapfrog advances across the board that redefine entire markets and, on occasion, become cultural icons.

WASHINGTON STATE DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE - MEET OUR TEAM Chris Green Assistant Director Washington State Department of Commerce T: +1 206 256 6146 M: +1 206 475 5891 chris.green@commerce.wa.gov Dr. Joseph Williams Director of Economic Development, ICT Sector Washington State Department of Commerce T: +1 206 256 6118 M: +1 206 384 2691 joseph.williams@commerce.wa.gov Julie Monahan Business Development Manager Washington State Department of Commerce T: +1 206 256 6147 M: +1 206 707 5324 julie.monahan@commerce.wa.gov Evan Wendlandt Business Development Manager Washington State Department of Commerce T: +1 206 256 6142 M: +1 206 482 8795 evan.wendlandt@commerce.wa.gov

Washington State Department of Commerce

JAPAN TECH MISSION MAY 22-25, 2019

The State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) is funded in part through a Grant with the U.S. Small Business Administration.

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