Tomofumi Nakata

Tomofumi Nakata is the Co-Founder and CEO of Qlay Technologies.

He brings extensive industry expertise from advising Fortune 500 clients worldwide in the consumer sector. With a degree in Statistics from Harvard and over three years at McKinsey, he combines sharp analytical skills with strategic insight to evaluate contestants’ business plans. His international leadership experience, managing teams across multiple cities, further strengthens his ability to assess both business models and collaborative capabilities.

Nakata brings strong entrepreneurial acumen and deep expertise in product development, offering invaluable perspective in understanding contestants’ challenges and opportunities within a highly competitive landscape. He also combines strategic insight, hands-on leadership, and a proven record of innovation, making him exceptionally well-qualified to serve as a juror and evaluate the next generation of business talent.