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Tokyo Unicorn Summit 2025: Uniting Asia’s Leading Startup Visionaries for Cross-Border Innovation

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TOKYO, Jan. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Tokyo-based global media agency Pacific Bridge Media and Consulting Inc. (PBMC) is pleased to announce that the inaugural Tokyo Unicorn Summit will be held on May 7th, 2025 at Azabudai Hills in Tokyo, bringing together approximately 100 unicorn and soon-to-be-unicorn companies from across Asia. This exclusive, invitation-only event will feature networking opportunities, private sessions, and Asia’s top leaders as guest speakers.

PBMC, which runs solutions-focused multilingual news service J-Stories, will co-host the event with a major Korean-language newspaper, The Chosun Ilbo, with the support from various startup support organizations from Korea, Taiwan region, Japan and other Asian countries.

In a world increasingly fragmented by conflict and discord, the need for collaboration and unity has never been greater. The Tokyo Unicorn Summit seeks to transcend borders and bring together Asia’s most influential innovators and visionaries. This unprecedented event is a dynamic platform where diverse ideas converge, exploring ways for top decision-makers in the startup ecosystems across Asia to collaborate and together solve social and environmental issues throughout the region.

The Tokyo Unicorn Summit aims to serve as a catalyst for Asia’s top entrepreneurs to unite and make the region the world’s innovation hub for the next generation. By uniting visionary entrepreneurs, we aim to bridge divides, spark collaboration, and address today’s challenges while unlocking tomorrow’s opportunities.

[Event Overview]

https://tokyounicornsummit.peatix.com/view 

Date: Wednesday, May 7, 2025

Time: 12:00-21:00 JST (Tentative; Subject to change)

Venue: Azabudai Hills (Tokyo)

Language: English

Organizer: Tokyo Unicorn Summit 2025 Committee

Co-Hosts: The Chosun Ilbo, J-Stories/Pacific Bridge Media & Consulting (PBMC), Korea Startup Forum

Partners and Supporters: SusHI Tech Tokyo, Startup Island TAIWAN and more

Participating Startups:

CxOs of

UnicornsRecently IPO’ed unicornsSeries B to pre-IPO

from Korea, Taiwan region, Japan, and other Asian countries

Financial-sector Participants:

Investment banksCross-border VCs / CVCsM&A specialists

For Inquiries Regarding This Matter

Pacific Bridge Media & Consulting Inc.
Email: jstories@pacificbridge.jp / info@pacificbridge.jp
Phone: +81-50-5527-0955

Tokyo office of The Chosun ilbo
Email: tokyo_office@chosun.com
Phone: +81-3-3214-5256 

About J-Stories

J-Stories is a solutions-focused media platform dedicated to introducing Japan-origin innovations that address global challenges such as environmental issues and food shortages. Since its launch in April 2022, J-Stories has published over 500 articles and has been widely disseminating innovations and ideas from Japanese startups, NGOs, and university research institutions through articles and videos.

J-Stories Website:
(English)   https://jstories.media
(Japanese)  https://jstories.media/jp

Pacific Bridge Media and Consulting, Inc. (PBMC)

Founded in 2010 by experienced international journalist Toshi Maeda with the mission to “connect the world with trusted content and realize a rich and equitable human society,” PBMC specializes in creating diverse multilingual content that combines video, language, and technology. The company provides comprehensive services for enterprises looking to share information globally, including planning and producing articles, visual content such as videos and photos, CGI, website creation, and multilingual live event broadcasting. PBMC has a strong track record working with a wide range of clients—from major domestic and international corporations and media to startups and government agencies—establishing itself as a highly regarded international multimedia content provider.

Company Overview

Pacific Bridge Media and Consulting, Inc.

Main Fields of Business: Multilingual content strategy-building, production and distribution; Cross-border public, media and investor relations, Multilingual event planning, hosting and technical & editorial support; live-streaming and news/event conference support, News and media release production and distribution worldwide; Startup & corporate media platform management and content productionHeadquarters: 22nd Floor, Shiroyama Trust Tower, 4-3-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, TokyoCEO: Toshi MaedaFounded: June 30, 2010URL: https://pacificbridge.jp

CONTACT:

PACIFIC BRIDGE MEDIA AND CONSULTING

Editorial department: Toshi Maeda (Executive Editor)・Takanori Isshiki (Deputy Executive Editor)・Anita De Michele (Editorial Coordinator)
email: info@pacificbridge.jp 
phone: +81- 50-5527-0955

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Introducing Cultura: The Marketplace of Human Creativity

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Feb. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today, we are thrilled to announce the launch of Cultura, a groundbreaking platform that redefines how creativity is valued and monetized in an era dominated by artificial intelligence. As AI increasingly commoditizes products and services, one element remains irreplaceable: authentic human connection and creativity. With Cultura, we recognize that in this age of AI abundance, human creativity is the most valuable asset, whether it’s a song, story, artwork, brand or idea, and we have built a platform to power this $62 Trillion global market. Cultura has been under development for the last year and is backed by Spaceport a leader at the intersection of IP and Web3 since 2022

“Cultura represents a bold new chapter for the creative world —one where the power of human ingenuity and intellectual property are fully recognized, rewarded and protected,” said Le Zhang, Cultura core team. “It’s exciting to finally tell the story of Cultura and our Proof-of-Rights technology, which was born from deep conversations with developers, creators and owners of globally loved brands. Many creators have questioned their roles in our future and it’s leaving them uneasy. We believe we’re unlocking unprecedented opportunities for them to unlock, secure, and monetize their creative assets on a global scale. This is a testament to our belief that in an AI-driven era, creativity remains our most valuable asset.”

Cultura is an EVM-equivalent blockchain network designed to address one of today’s most critical challenges: digitizing creative asset rights. Our innovative Proof of Rights Protocol establishes a secure and transparent system, which, in combination with Decentralized IDs to prove human authorship, allow creators and brands to safely store, validate, and monetize their work.

Imagine a digital ecosystem that combines the rigor of a global copyright office with the access of today’s decentralized marketplaces, a platform where creative ownership becomes a secure and financially rewarding asset. This will revolutionize monetization of creative assets, allowing developers to transform those assets into dynamic applications with features like composability, automated royalty flows and direct integration into ecommerce.

Built on Optimism’s OP Stack, Cultura inherits Ethereum‘s robust security while minimizing transaction fees and overhead. Integrated with the Optimism Superchain ecosystem, the network will offer seamless cross-chain interoperability with established projects like Base from Coinbase, Ink from Kraken and Soneium from Sony, making it an ideal solution for a wide range of applications. Beyond the technology, our vision is to foster a purpose-driven community of creatives and developers.

“At Optimism, we’re incredibly excited to support Cultura as it addresses a critical gap in today’s digital economy. By providing a decentralized, secure, and transparent system for creative asset rights, Cultura is unlocking a massive market. With the strength of the Superchain behind it, Cultura is well-equipped to lead the transformation of how creativity is valued and traded,” said Urv Goel, VP and Head of Global Business Development at Optimism.

With over 500,000 artists and over 500 brands teed up for launch, Cultura is poised to become the premier hub to unleash and monetize creative assets. Our flagship on-chain licensing solution, exemplified by the Spaceport Smart Licenses, has already facilitated over 3,000 commercialized agreements with prominent names such as Threadless, Toei Animation, and Roblox.

“Investing in Spaceport, the team behind Cultura, was an exciting opportunity for our team as we see this is a greenfield opportunity attempting to revolutionize an entire tech sector. Their innovative approach to digitizing and monetizing creative assets, combined with the founding team’s domain expertise solidified our excitement in supporting this endeavor. We are excited to back a project that not only reimagines the creative economy but also paves the way for a future where human creativity is rightfully celebrated.” said David Nage, Portfolio Manager, Arca.

A key component of our strategy is the cultivation of a robust developer ecosystem. Cultura offers comprehensive, developer-friendly tools and documentation designed to seamlessly integrate our technology into both on-chain dApps and off-chain platforms like Roblox. Leveraging cutting-edge blockchain technology, decentralized ID’s, and the Proof-of-Rights protocol for on-chain licensing, incredible opportunities could emerge for developers ranging from games, marketplaces, RWA tokenization, and even DeFi applications. Cultura empowers developers, creators and brands to preserve, protect, and profit from their unique artistic vision.

Our approach is simple yet transformative: the value of any creative asset network is determined by the quality of the creative assets it houses. Partnering with the largest owners of creative assets and commercialization platforms immediately legitimizes and maximizes the value of our chain for builders and users alike. Supported by leading trade organizations and industry agencies, Cultura is uniquely positioned to bridge the gap between creative ingenuity and financial opportunity.

We invite creators, brands and developers to join us on this exciting journey. Together, we can unlock the true potential of human creativity and reshape the global landscape of intellectual property. Welcome to Cultura—where your creativity becomes your most valuable asset.

For more information, please visit https://www.cultura.xyz or contact:

About Cultura

Cultura is an EVM-equivalent blockchain network and economic framework built on Optimism’s OP Stack, designed to safeguard, elevate, and monetize human creativity in an AI-driven era. Leveraging an innovative Proof-of-Rights Protocol alongside Digital IDs and seamless cross-chain interoperability, Cultura transforms creative works into secure, monetizeable assets. Our platform empowers creators, brands, and developers worldwide—whether they’re building on-chain dApps or immersive off-chain experiences—to protect and capitalize on their intellectual property. With over 500,000 artists and 500+ brands already on board and thousands of live licensing agreements facilitated with industry leaders such as Threadless, Toei Animation, and Roblox, Project Cultura is revolutionizing the global creative economy. Cultura joins a growing list of pro-human protocols like Worldchain $WLD, Story Protocol $IP, and Mantra. Cultura is currently being developed by a global team of core contributors. 

For more information, visit https://www.cultura.xyz and x.com/projectcultura.

 

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TrueML Leadership Recognized at RMAI’s Annual Conference

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Kelly Knepper-Stephens, Chief Legal Officer at TrueML, received Receivables Management Association International’s President’s Award recognizing her years of contributions to the organization and Mark Ravanesi, CEO of TrueAccord, was named to RMAI’s 2025 Board of Directors

LENEXA, Kan., Feb. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Two leaders in the TrueML Technologies d/b/a/ TrueML family recently received recognition from the Receivables Management Association International (RMAI) at its Annual Conference. Kelly Knepper-Stephens, Chief Legal Officer at TrueML, received the President’s Award recognizing her years of contributions to the organization and Mark Ravanesi, CEO of TrueAccord, was named to RMAI’s 2025 Board of Directors.

“The work RMAI does for the debt collection industry and its members is critical to building a better financial lifecycle for businesses and consumers, especially its ever-evolving certification standards,” said Kelly Knepper-Stephens, Chief Legal Officer, TrueML.

TrueML is a parent portfolio company pursuing innovative solutions to revolutionize the financial services industry through its subsidiaries TrueAccord, an industry leader in debt collection, and TrueML Products, a financial technology software company developing machine learning-driven SaaS products that enable intelligent, digital communication including in the debt collection space.

RMAI’s President’s Award recognized Knepper-Stephens for her outstanding contributions to committee goals and innovative ideas helping further the success of RMAI and its membership. Knepper-Stephens has served on the RMAI board since 2017 and chaired the Education Committee, the Legislative Fund Committee, the Editorial & Social Media Committee, the Federal Legislative Committee, and was instrumental in forming the DEI Task Force (now the DEIB Committee). She is a regular speaker at RMAI events and on webinars, and has made countless appearances in Washington D.C. representing RMAI and advocating for the industry during pivotal regulatory developments as government affairs counsel for TrueAccord, especially around the use of digital communications in debt collection.

“The work RMAI does for the debt collection industry and its members is critical to building a better financial lifecycle for businesses and consumers, especially its ever-evolving certification standards,” said Knepper-Stephens. “As technology and regulatory advancements continue to evolve and open new doors for innovation, I’m honored to receive the President’s Award for work that I believe is so important to the future of our industry.”

At the same conference, RMAI announced the election of Ravanesi to their 2025 Board of Directors in the certified third-party collection agency seat. His experience in the industry began on the phones as a collector in 1998, moving on to hold leadership roles with major originating creditors across the U.S. and internationally over the next 15 years. As CEO of TrueAccord, the trusted leader in third-party debt collection that leverages data science and technology for better consumer engagement, his focus has been on investing in the next generation of receivables management leaders, driving innovation, delivering outstanding results for clients, and advocating for fair practices at the consumer, state, and federal levels.

“As an RMAI board member, I will endeavor to champion new technologies and innovative practices, strengthen RMAI’s voice at both federal and state levels, and promote the development and delivery of resources,” said Ravanesi. “I look forward to creating positive shared outcomes for the association and our industry and working alongside other dedicated professionals with the same goal.”

Since 2013, TrueML’s family of companies has created financial technology solutions that prioritize customer experience and revolutionize consumers’ experience seeking financial health. TrueML’s artificial intelligence-based software is used by leading businesses across industries to communicate annually with more than 25 million consumers experiencing collections using a consumer-friendly, digital-first approach. To learn more about TrueML and its subsidiaries, visit www.TrueML.co, and follow the company on LinkedIn.

About TrueML

TrueML is a parent portfolio company pursuing innovative solutions to revolutionize the financial services industry.

About TrueAccord

TrueAccord is the trusted industry leader in third-party debt collection, leveraging data science and technology to deliver superior results and a best-in-class consumer experience.

Media Contact

Noelle Robillard, TrueML, 1 3054013467, press@trueml.co, www.trueml.co

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Tiger Pistol Releases Industry Benchmark Reports Highlighting the Power of Localized Social Advertising

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New Reports Reveal How Local Advertising Helps Multi-location Brands in the Restaurant, Home Service, Education, Beauty and Wellness, and Fitness Industries Outperform Facebook Benchmarks

CLEVELAND, Feb. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Tiger Pistol, the most advanced local advertising platform, today announced the release of five industry-focused benchmark reports, showcasing how localized social advertising helps brands in restaurants, home services, education, beauty and wellness, and fitness achieve stronger engagement and cost efficiencies compared to Facebook benchmarks.

Access the Benchmark Reports:

Beauty and Wellness Brands Benchmark ReportEducation Brands Benchmark ReportFitness Brands Benchmark ReportHome Service Brands Benchmark ReportRestaurant Brands Benchmark Report

As brands navigate an increasingly competitive digital landscape, broad national campaigns often fail to deliver the local relevance needed to drive in-store visits, customer engagement, and conversions. Tiger Pistol’s latest reports break down industry-specific performance data, demonstrating how franchise and multi-location businesses can scale localized advertising while reducing costs and improving results.

“Our latest benchmark reports show the undeniable impact of localized social advertising,” said Sarah Cucchiara, VP of Business Development at Tiger Pistol. “Brands that activate campaigns through local Facebook Business Pages consistently outperform national campaigns, achieving lower costs and higher engagement. With these insights, franchise and multi-location businesses can confidently implement scalable local advertising strategies that drive real business impact.”

What’s Inside the Reports?

How franchise and multi-location brands outperform Facebook’s national benchmarks with local social ads.Why localized campaigns drive stronger engagement and reduce wasted ad spend.Key performance trends across industries, including cost savings, conversion rates, and audience reach.

These reports equip industry leaders with the insights needed to optimize their advertising strategy and unlock the full potential of scalable local campaigns.

Unlock the Full Potential of Localized Advertising

“These reports reinforce what we’ve seen across industries: local relevance drives better results,” added Cucchiara. “Brands that equip their locations with scalable, brand-approved local campaigns gain a competitive edge while reducing wasted ad spend.”

Tiger Pistol’s industry benchmark reports are now available for free download. Franchise leaders, multi-location marketers, and industry professionals are encouraged to explore the insights and discover how scalable local advertising can drive stronger performance.

Access the reports by visiting Tiger Pistol’s website.

About Tiger Pistol

Tiger Pistol is a premier local advertising platform designed to streamline and simplify localized advertising through the power of automation. With a focus on three core pillars – scale, simplicity, and performance – Tiger Pistol helps franchises, multi-location brands, and marketing resellers efficiently manage and optimize digital advertising campaigns. The platform automates complex tasks, allowing users to effortlessly execute large-scale, locally relevant campaigns across top digital channels like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Amazon. This automation not only enhances the ease of use but also drives superior advertising performance, making effective local marketing accessible to all levels of expertise. Learn more by visiting TigerPistol.com, or following on Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn.

CONTACT:

Christina Morello

 Director, Marketing and Communications

 christina.morello@tigerpistol.com 

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