Who We Are
Two Founders. One Shared Vision.
At ICAN Japan AI, we are two entrepreneurs who believe practical AI knowledge can change lives and industries. With decades of experience in leadership, training, and digital transformation, we’re here to guide others through the most exciting shift of the century.
We don’t just teach AI. We use it, build with it, and live it.
Matt Ketchum
Strategic Architect & Builder
A Japan-based entrepreneur and digital strategist, Matt Ketchum has spent over a decade helping companies bridge traditional markets with modern tools. With a background in creative media, infrastructure design, and business development, Matt builds workflows and programs that make AI usable, accessible, and transformative. His passion lies in turning complexity into clarity—and ensuring every client walks away with real, repeatable results.
Matt is the founder of multiple Japan-based companies including Akiyaz, Kaala, and MKUltraman, and has built dozens of digital infrastructures that power media, education, and real estate platforms across the country. His obsession with efficiency, automation, and clarity makes him a powerful systems thinker and educator.
“My goal isn’t to impress you with AI. It’s to empower you with it.”
Lance E. Lee
Leadership Advisor & Training Facilitator
Lance E. Lee brings over five decades of experience building and scaling businesses in Japan. As the first African-American President of the prestigious Tokyo American Club and a former President of The American Chamber of Commerce in Japan, Lance has been at the forefront of U.S.–Japan commercial relations, diversity advocacy, and leadership development. His career is defined by a commitment to breaking barriers, fostering cross-cultural understanding, and championing ethical entrepreneurship.
At ICAN Japan AI, Lance serves as a mentor and senior strategist, helping individuals and organizations harness AI in ways that are pragmatic, inclusive, and built to last.
“AI isn’t just a tech shift. It’s a mindset shift—and I help teams embrace that.”
Why Our Services Deliver Results
We started ICAN Japan AI because we were tired of seeing AI training that didn’t stick. Tool walkthroughs with no context. Buzzwords with no direction. We offer something different: real transformation through practical, human-centered AI education.
Whether you’re a founder, executive, team leader, or creative, we’re here to help you lead—not follow—the AI shift.
