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<h2>With voice capture and document-based requirements, MonstarX better matches real-world enterprise development practices.</h2><p><strong>January 15, 2026 - Tokyo, Japan: </strong>Monstarlab Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Hiroki Inagawa; hereinafter “Monstarlab”), as “AI &amp; Digital Partners” for empowering business transformation and new value creation through the power of AI and digital technologies, today announced a major update to its multi-AI-agent-powered PoC (Proofs of Concept) development platform, MonstarX. The update enables spec driven PoC development by expanding MonstarX beyond chat based workflows to support voice input and specification documents alongside natural language text.</p><p>MonstarX is a SaaS platform that helps teams translate ideas into PoC through interaction with AI, without requiring specialised knowledge in coding or prompt engineering. By allowing requirements to be defined through multiple input formats including structured documents and voice, the latest release supports PoC development in a form that more closely reflects real world enterprise planning, review, and validation processes.</p><p><img src="https://cdn.builder.io/api/v1/image/assets%2Ffb3ccc876dd442c6ae31d776377e35db%2F2af2f718a6ce48738c0e75d02f84fb2a"></p><p>Website: <a href="https://monstarx.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://monstarx.com/</a></p><p><br></p><h3>Key Updates in MonstarX</h3><p><strong><u>Expanded Specification Input Methods</u></strong></p><p>MonstarX introduces four input modes for defining PoC requirements, allowing teams to communicate intent and constraints in ways that best match their working style and project context. By supporting multiple input methods, the platform enables spec driven PoC development without relying on a single interaction model or level of user expertise. Different modes can also be combined as needed throughout the PoC exploration process.</p><p>- Wizard Mode</p><p>A guided mode that allows users to organize requirements and explore ideas through natural language input by following on-screen prompts.</p><p>- Expert Mode</p><p>A mode designed for users who wish to directly provide prompts, enabling faster PoC creation by clearly specifying objectives and conditions.</p><p>- Voice Assistant</p><p>A voice-based interface that allows users to convey requirements and ideas verbally, making it possible to initiate PoC exploration from spoken explanations.</p><p>- Document Mode</p><p>A mode that allows users to upload specification documents and related materials, and proceed with PoC development based on their contents.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>UI/UX and Stability Enhancements</u></strong></p><p>The latest update also includes improvements to the user interface and overall user experience to better support sustained PoC exploration. In addition, a range of incremental functional refinements and bug fixes have been implemented to provide a more stable and reliable operating environment.</p><p><br></p><h3>Reference: The Importance of Spec-Driven Development in AI Development Support Tools</h3><p>As AI-powered development tools become more common, it is now possible to quickly create prototypes from natural language instructions. However, output quality often varies depending on how information is provided, and PoC development can proceed without sufficient clarity around objectives, requirements, or assumptions—making it difficult to move beyond initial validation.</p><p>MonstarX is designed to support spec-driven development, using structured specifications derived from user inputs as the foundation for PoC progression. By organizing goals, constraints, and assumptions through interaction with AI—and reflecting them consistently in prototypes—teams can balance rapid experimentation with reproducibility. In addition, MonstarX allows PoC efforts to transition smoothly to hands-on support from Monstarlab’s development teams, enabling a clearer path from experimentation to implementation.</p><p><br></p><h3>About MonstarX</h3><p>MonstarX is a platform that supports PoC development across the full early stage lifecycle, from idea exploration and requirement definition through to design and prototyping, by leveraging multiple AI agents. The platform is built on Monstarlab’s experience in enterprise system development and PoC delivery, enabling early stage ideas to be structured and translated into forms suitable for validation through interaction with AI.</p><p>URL: <a href="https://monstarx.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://monstarx.com/</a></p>

Monstarlab Delivers a Major Update to Its AI PoC Development Platform “MonstarX” with Spec-Driven Workflows

<h2>Becoming a transformation partner for the AI era, empowering organizations through AI and digital technologies</h2>
<p><strong>December 4, 2025 - Tokyo, Japan: </strong>Monstarlab Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Hiroki Inagawa; hereinafter “Monstarlab”), as “AI &amp; Digital Partners”&nbsp;for empowering business transformation and new value creation through the power of AI and digital technologies, has introduced a new global brand message — “AI &amp; Digital Partners, Unlocking Human Potential” — and refreshed the key visual on its corporate website.</p>
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<p>Website: <a href="https://monstar-lab.com/jp_en" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://monstar-lab.com/jp_en</a></p>
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<h3>Background and Purpose</h3>
<p>In recent years, enterprise AI utilization has shifted from “proof of concept” to “practical implementation,” with organizations seeking more concrete outcomes and transformation. As this trend accelerates, demand is growing for long-term partnership-style support that helps drive both business and organizational transformation.</p>
<p>Guided by the mission “Empower talent everywhere to engineer awesome products, services and ecosystems; building a brighter world for us all.,” Monstarlab has delivered more than 3,000 digital solutions by leveraging the expertise of diverse specialists and global knowledge. In the AI domain, Monstarlab provides end-to-end support—from strategy development and system design to implementation and operations.</p>
<p>The new brand message clearly articulates this value proposition and strengthens our role as a transformation partner in the age of AI.</p>
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<h3>About the New Brand Message</h3>
<p>“AI &amp; Digital Partners, Unlocking Human Potential” expresses our commitment to maximizing the latent potential of individuals and organizations through AI and advanced digital technologies.</p>
<p>Key principles reflected in the message include:</p>
<p>AI can expand and amplify the value people create.</p>
<p>True transformation emerges when people are placed at the center.</p>
<p>We aim to be a partner that co-creates the future alongside our clients.</p>
<p>The new brand message is now available in both English and Japanese on the Japan corporate website and will be rolled out to regional sites worldwide.</p>
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  <strong><u>AI &amp; Digital Partners, Unlocking Human Potential</u></strong>
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<p>Every day brings new possibilities through AI —&nbsp;</p>
<p>helping clear obstacles, accelerate progress, and give people the space to focus on what matters.</p>
<p>True transformation doesn’t happen with AI alone.&nbsp;</p>
<p>It happens when human judgment, experience, and creativity are amplified by AI — not replaced by it.</p>
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<p>We are AI &amp; Digital Partners,</p>
<p>combining AI and digital execution to transform how organizations work and create new value.</p>
<p>With global experience and deep industry expertise,</p>
<p>we bring together the intelligence of AI and the creativity of diverse teams</p>
<p>to unlock potential, deliver measurable outcomes, and create lasting impact.</p>
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<p>Let’s set new standards — sooner.</p>
<p>Let’s build the future — together.</p>
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<h3>Message from Hiroki Inagawa, CEO of Monstarlab Inc.</h3>
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<p>“The rapid evolution of technologies—especially AI—is transforming the way we work and live. However, to harness AI in a positive way and truly reshape the future, human creativity and the willingness to take on challenges are indispensable.</p>
<p>At Monstarlab, many of our members are already experiencing significant improvements in efficiency and outcomes through AI, and new success stories are emerging across our teams. Building on this practical knowledge, we will continue to advance as ‘AI &amp; Digital Partners,’ integrating human and artificial intelligence to co-create new value and drive business transformation with our clients</p>
<p>We remain committed to bringing together diverse talent from around the world and shaping a future where everyone can realize their full potential.”</p>
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Monstarlab Introduces New Brand Message “AI & Digital Partners, Unlocking Human Potential” and Unveils Updated Key Visuals

<h2>MonstarX lets anyone turn ideas into working prototypes through natural language— starting at $20 per month as a SaaS offering</h2>
<p><strong>November 6, 2025 - Tokyo, Japan: </strong>Monstarlab Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Hiroki Inagawa; hereinafter “Monstarlab”),&nbsp;as “AI &amp; Digital Partners”&nbsp;for empowering business transformation and new value creation through the power of AI and digital technologies, today announced the global launch of MonstarX, a Multi-AI Agent Platform for Enterprise Prototyping.</p>
<p>MonstarX is a SaaS-based platform newly built from Monstarlab’s proven expertise in PoC and MVP development across its global offices. It is designed to enable anyone without coding or prompt engineering skills to turn ideas into advanced, proof-level prototypes through natural language interaction with multiple AI agents.</p>
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<p>Service website: <a href="https://monstarx.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://monstarx.com/</a></p>
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<h3>Background &amp; Purpose</h3>
<p>Across industries, many professionals have bold ideas for new digital services but often lack the technical tools to express them clearly to engineering or design teams. This bottleneck slows innovation and limits experimentation.</p>
<p>While “Vibe Coding” tools, where developers iteratively guide AI output with prompts, have made it easier to build with AI through text prompts, most business professionals still find them difficult to use. Effective prompting requires technical intuition and experience, which many non-engineers do not have.</p>
<p>MonstarX was created to close that gap. It replaces complex prompts with a guided, conversational process that helps users think through their ideas step by step. Anyone can visualize and shape a working prototype, share it with colleagues, and move projects forward with confidence.</p>
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<h3>Key Features</h3>
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  <strong><u>Rapid Prototyping for Everyone with Multi-Agent Collaboration</u></strong>
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<p>Multiple AI agents work in orchestration to analyze requirements, design interfaces, and generate code just like a real team.</p>
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  <strong><u>Enterprise-Ready Security and Governance</u></strong>
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<p>Supports deployment in private or on-premise environments, ensuring that customer data is never shared or used for training.</p>
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  <strong><u>From Prototype to Production, Seamlessly</u></strong>
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<p>Successful prototypes can seamlessly transition to Monstarlab’s engineering teams for full-scale production.</p>
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  <strong><u>Built on Proven Global Experience</u></strong>
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<p>With about 20 years of software development experience across 12 countries and regions, ensuring robust design, governance, testing, and scalability.</p>




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<h3>Pricing &amp; Plans</h3>
<p>- Free 30-Day Access: Try all features with guided onboarding.</p>
<p>- Professional: $20 per month / $180 per year, including upcoming feature updates.</p>
<p>- Enterprise: Tailored deployments with enhanced security and dedicated support.</p>
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<p>Learn more at <a href="https://monstarx.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://monstarx.com/</a></p>
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<h3>Future Roadmap</h3>
<p>MonstarX will continue to evolve with agile updates, expanding beyond early prototyping into full-cycle product development. Future enhancements will include analytics, user feedback tools, and customizable AI agents trained on enterprise data.</p>
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<p>“True innovation starts with your own people, not just engineers but everyone across the organization,” said Saad Kamal, Product Owner of MonstarX. “When employees can test and express ideas freely, creativity across the organization accelerates. MonstarX turns that creative energy into tangible results.”</p>

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<p>“MonstarX is a platform designed to enable a wider range of product PoC development than ever before,” said Hiroki Inagawa, CEO of Monstarlab. “Going beyond what Monstarlab’s existing services could fully support, this platform provides an environment where anyone, from individuals with new ideas to enterprises with strict security requirements, can bring their concepts to life.</p>
<p>Our vision is for MonstarX to become a widely adopted platform that empowers the creation of diverse and innovative products in Japan and around the world.”</p>
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Monstarlab Launches “MonstarX, ” a Multi-AI Agent Platform for Enterprise Prototyping

<h2>Strengthening AI-driven solutions and engineering leadership across the Americas</h2>
<p><strong>November 5, 2025 - Tokyo, Japan:</strong> Monstarlab Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Hiroki Inagawa; hereinafter “Monstarlab”), as “AI &amp; Digital Partners”&nbsp; for empowering business transformation and new value creation through the power of AI and digital technologies, has announced the appointment of Patrick Gardella as Senior Vice President of Technology for the Americas region. This newly established role underscores Monstarlab’s commitment to advancing its technical strategy, accelerating AI-led solution development, and strengthening engineering capabilities across the Americas.</p>
<p>Monstarlab continues to expand its business across core areas such as AI-enabled digital solutions, payment infrastructure modernization, and enterprise platform transformation — and Gardella’s leadership marks a pivotal step in driving this next phase of growth.</p>
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<h3>Background and Purpose of the Appointment</h3>
<p>Monstarlab has led large-scale digital transformation and AI implementation projects across a wide range of industries throughout the Americas, including healthcare, retail, education, and hospitality. With over 25 years of experience leading technology organizations at global enterprises, Patrick Gardella brings deep expertise in technical strategy, platform architecture, and AI innovation. His appointment is expected to significantly enhance Monstarlab’s ability to serve as a trusted technology partner for enterprise clients.</p>
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<h3>About&nbsp; SVP of Technology for the Americas Region / Monstarlab, LLC</br>
Patrick Gardella</h3>


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<p>Gardella has more than 25 years of leadership experience in digital transformation and AI-driven business growth.</p>
<p>Most recently, he served as Global Senior Vice President of Technology at Globant’s Healthcare &amp; Life Sciences AI Studio, where he oversaw a global organization of 2,000 team members and managed a portfolio of over 85 clients, including Johnson &amp; Johnson, Roche, and Mayo Clinic. He previously held leadership roles including Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Asbury Theological Seminary and senior technology and architecture positions at Discovery Communications.</p>
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<p>"I am excited to join Monstarlab at a time when digital innovation is fundamentally reshaping how businesses deliver value," said Gardella. “ The company’s approach — integrating AI with agile execution to drive meaningful digital transformation — is exactly what today’s enterprises need. Together with Monstarlab’s exceptional global team, I look forward to delivering extraordinary customer experiences, maximizing business outcomes, and positioning Monstarlab as the technology partner of choice."</p>
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<p>"Patrick brings the technical leadership, strategic vision, and commercial expertise we need at this pivotal moment in our growth," said Trish Martin, Regional Managing Director of The Americas. “Patrick's proven ability to build high-performing engineering teams and architect transformative technical solutions will be instrumental in achieving our goal of supporting organizations in driving transformation and creating new value through AI-powered solutions, modern digital platforms, and exceptional customer experiences.”</p>
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Monstarlab Announces Appointment of Patrick Gardella as Senior Vice President of Technology for the Americas Region

<h2>Strengthen implementation and integration services for the global markets</h2>
<p><strong>June 11, 2025, Tokyo, Japan:</strong> Monstarlab, Inc. is pleased to announce that our U.S. business (Monstarlab LLC) has achieved the status of Payments Specialized Partner within the Stripe Partner Ecosystem, demonstrating its excellence in leading successful implementations and Stripe user activations.</p>
<p>This will enable Monstarlab to enhance its implementation and integration services with Stripe's suite of products for the global markets.</p>
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<h3>Background</h3>
<p>Monstarlabs' U.S. business is achieving growth by strengthening the following three strategic focus areas* starting in FY2025.</p>
<p>&nbsp;- Payment integration</p>
<p>&nbsp;- Product Development &amp; Platform Implementation</p>
<p>&nbsp;- Business Process Optimization</p>
<p>In the area of “Payment Integration”, we have been strengthening our support for our clients' integrated transformation of their payment infrastructure by implementing major payment solutions, including Stripe.&nbsp;Monstarlab’s outstanding experience in the field of complex enterprise migrations, and unique payments use-cases have led to our qualification for the Stripe Specialized Partnership Program.</p>
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<p>*Related news release: <a href="https://monstar-lab.com/jp_en/news/news_20250205" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://monstar-lab.com/jp_en/news/news_20250205</a></p>
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<p>“We are thrilled to have officially reached the highest partner achievement status with our partners at&nbsp;Stripe as Service Implementation Specialists. Their exceptional platform, combined with our shared client focus, cultural alignment, and ambitious goals, creates a powerful partnership that we are excited to continue to grow in 2025."</p>
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<h3>About The Stripe Payments Specialization</h3>
<p>The Stripe Payments Specialization is awarded to partners who have demonstrated excellence in leading successful implementations, driving user activations, and passing Stripe’s capabilities assessment, showcased by their proficiency in delivering high-quality services to customers.</p>
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<h3>About Stripe</h3>
<p>Stripe is a financial infrastructure platform for businesses. Millions of companies—from the world’s largest enterprises to the most ambitious startups—use Stripe to accept payments, grow their revenue, and accelerate new business opportunities. Headquartered in San Francisco and Dublin, the company aims to increase the GDP of the internet.</p>
<p>For more information, visit <a href="https://stripe.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://stripe.com/</a></p>