Takuma has 12 years experience in 'connected' consumer electronics as a product planner. He worked at Panasonic between 2003 to 2007, then founded start-up company Cerevo Inc in 2008 and is currently the CEO of Cerevo. Cerevo is focused on creating 'connected' hardware and related apps. A typical product is 'LiveShell', a video/audio transmitting device for live streaming (e.g. Ustream, YouTube Live) using an existing camcorder connected via a HDMI cable. In 2015 at CES Cerevo unveiled the world's first smart snowboard bindings with a connected app, XON SNOW-1. Cerevo target's global niche markets. Over 50% of their revenue comes from outside of Japan.

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[B-2] What does AI mean for the future of marketing?