In recent years, our work styles have undergone significant changes. Remote work and online meetings have become commonplace, reducing opportunities to share physical spaces. Even when co-located, without a clear purpose or trigger, natural conversations are less likely to occur.

As AI streamlines tasks and individual work becomes more prevalent, the value of "talking to someone new" is often overlooked. Consequently, internal and external networks become static, hindering the emergence of new ideas and collaborations.

A study by McKinsey & Company indicates that Japanese companies lack external collaboration and diverse network formation, posing a significant barrier to innovation.

This issue is particularly acute in coworking spaces and event venues, where diverse talents gather. Without prompts, conversations fail to materialize. In spaces where it's unclear "who is present" or "what interests they have," even serendipitous co-presence ends in missed connections.