Project LOTHAN - Week 01 Progress

Software Successfully fine-tuned two LLM models: Gemma 2 1b and Llama 3.2 1b. Both models were fine-tuned using a Q&A dataset derived from Jules Verne's "From The Earth to The Moon." Started learning F' (F Prime) developed by NASA. Planning to...

LLM in Space - Project LOTHAN

I plan to build and launch a CubeSat with a LLM onboard. This first iteration aims to test the feasibility of running LLMs in space. While traditional spacecraft use onboard computers for data processing and control, I'll use a Raspberry Pi...

Ditial Analog (デジログ)

Digital Transformation (DX) DX has been a buzzword in Japan for quite some time. Numerous DX consulting companies and SaaS products promise to help businesses transition from analog to digital processes. Many companies have established DX...

Failure is Not an Option

You're unlikely to hear about my personal failures in the startup world, such as failing to communicate fully, letting problems slide to avoid conflict, or building products without customer input. As a reader, you're probably more interested in...

Some Background on Japan's IT Industry

You may think Japan's IT industry issues are a recent phenomenon. After all, Japan has produced many great technologies since the 1980s, from the Walkman to PlayStation, from digital cameras to countless video games. However, the challenges in...

Why writing about failed startups in Japan

The Promise and Reality of Japan's Startup World For many in the startup world, Japan is a promised land. It's the place where Steve Jobs found zen and where Larry Ellison gained invaluable business insights. Many of us grew up watching Japanese...