MIXI founder Kasahara Kenji (笠原健治) discusses the journey of FamilyAlbum (みてね), which grew out of his experience raising children, to 30 million users worldwide, and what drives him to continue taking on new challenges even after turning 50.
MIXI founder Kasahara Kenji (笠原健治), now 50, continues to take on new challenges in different fields after founding the company. The article examines the path FamilyAlbum (みてね) took to reach a scale of 30 million users worldwide, as well as Kasahara Kenji’s (笠原健治) thinking and motivations.
The article describes how Kasahara Kenji (笠原健治) built the business around an idea born from his experience raising children, providing the foundation for FamilyAlbum’s growth. It also touches on the changes at MIXI as the company enters its third founding phase.
The article recounts behind-the-scenes details of FamilyAlbum’s launch, including the fact that Kasahara Kenji (笠原健治) handed out flyers alone at a park in Tokyo. It also conveys Kasahara Kenji’s (笠原健治) commitment to supporting parents and children.