Kohei Nishiwada, Founder and CEO of Asuene Inc., will participate in a panel discussion titled 'The Reality of Inorganic Growth Strategies for Startups' hosted by Smartround Inc. on May 26, 2026. Drawing from his experience of executing seven M&A deals, Nishiwada will discuss the challenges and keys to success in M&A as a startup growth strategy. The session will explore valuation negotiations and post-merger organizational integration alongside experts from PeopleX and Smartround, offering practical insights for next-generation entrepreneurs.