"The world cannot be changed without destroying the old order and creating the new — and the new must be built in the open, for all people, not just for the powerful."
Ryoma's reform proposals helped open Japan to modernity.
Ryoma Corporation founded to modernize Japan's financial services.
Platform launched with first enterprise partners in Japan.
Where We Come From
Ryoma Corporation was founded in early 2024 by Jonathan Epstein and John Bennett — two leaders who first worked together during Asurion Japan's rapid growth in the late 2000s. Jonathan brings decades of executive experience in Japan's business and financial ecosystem. John brings deep engineering leadership from Amazon Web Services, where he built and scaled systems serving hundreds of millions of customers.
Together, they assembled a team of former Amazon and Asurion engineers to pursue a shared mission: transforming how Japan's financial services industry connects with the people it serves.
Sakamoto Ryoma was a visionary leader who helped modernize Japan during one of the most turbulent periods in its history. He understood that transformation required more than technology — it required trust, courage, and a deep respect for the culture being changed. We chose his name because we share that conviction.
