Our Team
Building the future of enterprise AI, one solution at a time
Our Values
People Matter
We believe people are the true equity of a company. We strive to build a place where people can grow their career here while enjoying their lives outside of work.
Investor-Free by Choice
We're proudly investor-free, which means we answer only to our clients and our team. This independence allows us to focus on long-term value creation rather than short-term metrics that please VCs.
Our freedom means we can take on ambitious projects, invest in our people, and build lasting relationships without the pressure of an exit strategy or quarterly targets.
Changing Japan's Work Culture
We care deeply about people and are on a mission to change Japan's work culture for the better. By demonstrating that high performance and work-life balance aren't mutually exclusive, we're setting a new standard for tech companies in Japan.
Our remote-first approach, flexible hours, and results-oriented culture prove that trusting your team leads to better outcomes for everyone—our employees, our clients, and society.
Meet the team
Philip Ermish
Originally from the US, now home in Japan for 6+ years, with experience working across 10+ software companies leading product delivery, mentoring leaders, and helping people navigate this new AI space
Journey: SWE -> Tech Lead -> CTO (startup) -> Eng Manager -> Eng Director -> Co-Founder (NPO) -> Founder (Nekko Labs)
The people who turn dreams into reality
A global team building the future of enterprise technology.
Staff
Open Source Team
Travis
Our Global Presence
Our team spans across the globe, bringing diverse perspectives to every project.
Our Team's Experience
Delivering AI, product, and engineering solutions for industry leaders.
Experience includes work delivered for these brands through prior roles and collaborations