From 3 Failed Scholarships to Vice President of a Tokyo University, with Dr. Anderson Passos, Vice President of Lakeland University Japan

Ever wondered what happens when a software engineer from a tech giant drops everything, moves across the world, and takes over a university in Tokyo?

Join us for an exclusive interview with Dr. Anderson Passos, Vice President of Lakeland University Japan, as he shares his radical, human-first approach to AI and leadership. Here, Dr. Passos pulls back the curtain on the wild, jaw-dropping hurdles of his journey—from failing his dream scholarship three times and surviving a car accident that became a financial lifeline, to the night he had to hide from his dorm manager with a blocked credit card. He also breaks down his unique "coding for the commute" philosophy, explaining how he uses his own programming skills not to replace staff with automation, but to cut a full day's workload down to just 10 minutes so his team can go home early.

Whether you are curious about navigating Japan’s hyper-traditional, trust-based corporate culture or interested in how LUJ is blending American data science with traditional arts like karate and tea ceremony, this is one conversation you wouldn't want to miss!

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