Began working as a composer, producing music for major labels including Sony Music and avex trax, with chart achievements across mainstream, electronic, and ambient music.
CEO
FOUNDER / CEO
Yoshihiro Saito
AI researcherRepresentative Director of EXDREAM Inc. and an AI researcher specializing in neural networks for music generation.
Former composer.
Since his teens, Saito has analyzed music theory scientifically and explored its fusion with technology.
In the 2000s, he shifted his focus to technology, expanding his expertise into interactive expression and technology business development.
In 2016, he began working as an AI researcher specializing in generative music AI and as an AI developer specializing in neural networks.
Since 2020, he has supported AI startup development at an AI business school.
Today, his work centers on Physical AI, providing enterprise AI transformation consulting and development while also developing and operating EXDREAM’s own products.
Career
Expanded into technology, including systems development, and worked on music installations and electronic music projects.
Founded EXDREAM as a music technology company.
Began working as an AI (machine learning) researcher and positioned EXDREAM as a music AI company.
Began research in machine learning and generative music AI.
Composed music and developed AI systems for a KIOXIA television commercial, and handled music and AI development for TEZUKA2020, the project to revive Osamu Tezuka’s creative work through AI.
Taught AI business and supported startup formation at Attackers Business School.
Published a book on AI music development with Magenta through Ohmsha.
Established the Japan accelerator for MIT-originated blockchain Algorand together with Dentsu Digital and other partners.
Taught AI at a vocational college and began LLM development.
Focused EXDREAM on AI research and development for business applications.
Began serving as an AI advisor to NTT FACILITIES.
Began research and development in Physical AI, including simulator-based testing and the development of specialized AI models.