「Next-Era Leaders」は世界的メディアWSJの中で、
次世代に受け継がれるリーダーを特集する企画が、
この度、世界的経済誌のWall Street Journalと弊社がメディアパートナーを組み、
2020年からタイアップ企画として発足しております。

この度、代表の金丸が人として大切にしている考え方や、
チャレンジし続ける熱い思い、経営者としての在り方をまとめていただきました！

是非ご覧ください!!
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A Belief in the Power of Ideas

Bolide’s Inc. operates in both the health care and IT sectors, focusing on social contribution through its business endeavors. The driving force behind CEO Naoto Kanemaru’s passion for business is his sense of excitement. Steadfast in the face of adversity, Kanemaru’s strong drive to turn ideas into reality is helping to shape the future he envisions.

As the CEO of Bolide’s Inc., which provides consulting, connective and platform development services to address needs across various industries, I lead our business in the health care and IT sectors. The journey to where we are today wasn’t simply about business expansion, however. It all began 20 years ago, when I was fortunate enough to come across a passage in a book: “All success and great wealth are born from an idea.” This became the compass guiding my life and fostered my motivation to not only conceive ideas that others hadn’t, but to boldly pursue and challenge them.

This philosophy also led me to the conviction that the power to turn the impossible into possible lies within myself. In other words, no matter how big or small the dream, if you truly believe in it, maintain resolve and stick to a clear plan, it will eventually come to fruition.

New challenges are always accompanied by difficulties, and there are times when I feel like giving up on the long road before seeing results. Yet, I am reminded that within suffering lies the value that will carry me beyond it.

Specialized facilities

The beliefs I have developed through this process became the driving force behind my independence. This led me to make the decision to pursue the development of health care facilities for cancer and rare diseases, as well as the creation of a new social media platform. I am certain that pursuing success that offers true value to society, rather than mere success for its own sake, is the path to building real wealth and happiness for many people.

During my time working as a nurse, I sadly witnessed the consequences of inadequate pain management and care provided to patients with cancer and intractable diseases. Recognizing the need for a place where these individuals and their families could find comfort, I was inspired to create specialized palliative care facilities for cancer and rare disease patients, despite facing widespread opposition. Many said it was an impossible endeavor, with five banks originally declaring my business plan to be unrealistic. The sixth institution I approached listened carefully, believed in my vision and ultimately approved my loan—and when my business started succeeding, other banks reached out to provide additional financing.

So what kept me going despite the challenges? It was the belief that true value often lies within the difficulties that others shy away from. Instead of focusing on the uncertainties, it was the sense of responsibility and exhilaration that came from envisioning the potential for success that kept me focused and determined.

Throughout my work with cancer and rare disease patients, I have come to many realizations. One of the most striking was understanding that behind each patient was a network of friends and family. I clearly remember the moment when we committed to not only care for the immediate family members, but embrace the unspoken feelings of those who were not physically present.

This experience led me to establish Bolide’s Inc., a company dedicated to providing operational support, with the goal of expanding these facilities nationwide. Today, we operate 13 facilities across Japan, offering hope and peace of mind to countless patients and their families.

Manifest social media

Guided by the belief that one’s thoughts become their reality, I have always sought to find value in change and dedicated myself to achieving tangible outcomes. One such endeavor is the development of a new social networking service.

This innovative platform, named “Bolide’s Japan,” is designed to go beyond just being a space for information sharing. It aims to connect individuals to individuals, companies to companies and even companies to individuals, bridging Japan and the world. By integrating four core services—hubs for collaborative, learning, shopping and e-commerce experiences—into one platform, we hope to empower people worldwide to build richer, happier lives.

My ultimate dream is to spread smiles across the world. To achieve this, I have set a goal to establish a foundation by the age of 60, 14 years from now, to support communities and individuals in underserved regions around the globe. This foundation will leverage knowledge in health care, welfare and IT to create a foundation for offering new value to people everywhere. By solving challenges in health care and welfare and using IT to build new connections, I aim to expand the circle of support across regions and borders.

Additionally, I plan to support the next generation through educational programs, helping young people to believe in their potential and pursue their dreams. I am creating an educational program for children based on the principles of motivation, decision, planning, faith, persistence, knowledge and intuition. My goal is for future leaders to gain confidence in their ability to succeed, empowering them to create new value for society.

I am particularly mindful of the belief that opportunity lies within change. I aim to embrace change without fear, to enjoy it with excitement and to create a future in which the next generation can have hope. This is my mission, and it is a dream I want to pursue throughout my life. Moving forward, I will continue to create new value that society needs and challenge myself to deliver smiles to people worldwide through the foundation.