Tokyo, Japan, January 20th, 2026 - Final Aim, Inc.  (Headquarters: Delaware, US / Co-Founder & CEO: Masafumi Asakura, Co-Founder & CDO: Yasuhide Yokoi, hereinafter referred to as “Final Aim”) is pleased to announce that Hiroaki Kawata, formerly Principal Engineer, has been appointed Chief Technology Officer (CTO).

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After graduating from Keio University, Hiroaki began his career at RIKEN (formerly an Independent Administrative Institution, now National Research and Development Agency). He subsequently worked at startup companies as a full-stack engineer, gaining broad experience across backend and frontend development as well as management. He has also been involved in research on 3D computer graphics technologies at the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, The University of Tokyo, and possesses deep expertise spanning both research and development.

Since joining Final Aim, Hiroaki has contributed significantly to product development and research initiatives centered on generative AI. In addition to overseeing development as a whole, he has led the strengthening of the company’s technology foundation by leveraging his deep knowledge in GPU utilization, load balancing of high-traffic web applications, 3DCG technologies, and AI.

In his new role as CTO, Hiroaki will oversee the further advancement and strengthening of Final Aim’s R&D initiatives and development organization, including efforts to address intellectual property (IP) challenges associated with the use of generative AI.

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Biography of Hiroaki Kawata

Hiroaki graduated from the Faculty of Environment and Information Studies at Keio University. He worked as a Technical Staff member at RIKEN (now RIKEN, National Research and Development Agency), and later engaged in backend-to-frontend software development as a software engineer at startup companies. He conducted research on 3D computer graphics technologies at the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, The University of Tokyo. After serving as a development lead and working as a freelance software engineer, he joined Final Aim, where he has been responsible for the development of products including Final Design.

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Comment from Hiroaki Kawata

“I have been involved with Final Aim as a Principal Engineer, and I am honored to take on the role of CTO.
Through the development of Final Design, technical research, and close collaboration with the members of Final Aim, I hope to further contribute to the company’s growth. I look forward to delivering more powerful products for every customer.”

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Comment from Masafumi Asakura, Co-Founder & CEO, Final Aim

“Through his research and academic work on rendering and modeling of 3D point cloud data, Hiroaki has cultivated deep theoretical insights into realtime rendering and shape representation. His strengths extend beyond research to hands-on implementation, including the use of computational resources such as GPUs and the practical application of generative AI technologies in products.
At Final Aim, through Final Design, we are building a foundation to visualize and record creative processes powered by generative AI while minimizing IP risks. With his appointment, our implementation capabilities spanning generative AI and 3D technologies, as well as IP-oriented technical architecture for creation, will be further strengthened. We firmly believe that having a CTO who can connect research, implementation, and business insight will be a significant competitive advantage as we build long-term partnerships with global enterprises and expand internationally.”

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Comment from Yasuhide Yokoi, Co-Founder & CDO, Final Aim

“In the era of generative AI, design and technology are more closely intertwined than ever, and the technological foundation that expands creativity directly determines product value. Hiroaki is not merely an engineer who implements technology; he is a rare individual who understands design intent and the creative process, and can translate them into systems that can be used continuously in practice.
As CTO, we look forward to building, from a design-driven perspective, a generative AI foundation that maximizes creativity while remaining reliable and sustainable for long-term use.”

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About Final Aim

Final Aim develops a design & IP management platform supporting new design development with generative AI and IP rights management. The company established its U.S. headquarters in April 2022 and was selected by the Berkeley SkyDeck startup accelerator in September of the same year. During the program, the company was awarded “The Most Likely to Become the Next Unicorn” in February 2023. Additionally, in June 2023, Final Aim was selected for the “Innovation Showcase” at the Japan-US Innovation Awards, co-hosted by the Northen California Japan Society and Stanford University. The company has also been accepted into Alchemist X, a Silicon Valley-based accelerator highly regarded in the enterprise sector. Furthermore, in October 2024, Final Aim was introduced in the keynote speech of Autodesk CEO Andrew Anagnost at Autodesk University, one of the world’s largest conferences attended by over 12,000 people. The company continues to build global recognition and achievements, including presenting at DesignAI Live at NVIDIA GTC 2025 in San Jose.

Company Name: Final Aim, Inc.
Headquarters: Delaware, USA / Tokyo, Japan
Founders: Masafumi Asakura, Chief Executive Officer / Yasuhide Yokoi, Chief Design Officer
Website: https://final-aim.com