Alpha Advisors Founder Profile

Toshihiko Irisumi (TJ)
Sumitomo Corporation (Worked in Corporate Accounting, overseeing budgeting, financial reporting, performance management, and investor relations for headquarters and over 800 affiliated companies. Selected as the youngest trainee for Sumitomo Corporation of Americas (New York), engaged in turnaround operations of a U.S.-based electric furnace company invested by Sumitomo. In the Project Finance Division, structured large-scale infrastructure project financing for emerging markets and financing solutions for Jupiter Telecommunications. Selected for corporate sponsorship for a prestigious global MBA program.)
University of Chicago Booth School of Business (MBA), specializing in Finance, Entrepreneurship, and Organizational Management. Founder of the University of Chicago Japanese Association; organized and executed the first-ever "JAPAN TRIP" for Booth students, now an annual tradition. Goldman Sachs Investment Banking Division (engaged in numerous M&A advisory roles, IPO financing, and private equity investments, particularly in Media and Consumer sectors.) Selected as one of six participants out of over 200 applicants for Keizai Doyukai's 4th Entrepreneurial Academy, receiving mentorship from renowned entrepreneurs such as Hideo Sawada, Chairman of H.I.S. Served as President of the University of Chicago Booth Alumni Club (2006-2010).
Extensive track record assisting students gain admissions to top global MBA programs, graduate schools, universities, and boarding schools, including Harvard, Stanford, and leading institutions across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. Proven success coaching candidates to secure positions in leading global corporations such as Mitsubishi Corporation, McKinsey, Goldman Sachs, Dentsu, Toyota, Google, and MUFG Bank. Renowned for intensive, results-driven one-on-one coaching in standardized tests including TOEFL, GMAT, IELTS, and GRE. Recognized for exceptional quality in goal-setting and achieving outstanding outcomes. TJ is consistently in high demand as a personal advisor.

Greetings from the Founder

Nice to meet you! I am TJ, Founder and CEO of Alpha Advisors. Thank you for visiting Alpha Advisors. We are a professional advisory team dedicated to our mission of "Expanding People's Potential Worldwide." Since 2008, we have been supporting individuals in achieving success across various life challenges, including college admissions, studying abroad, career advancement, language proficiency, job hunting, career changes, MBA admissions, and entrepreneurship.
Every year, a great number of our clients achieve extraordinary success through our support in job hunting, MBA admissions, and overseas education. Additionally, we are rapidly growing in college admissions, studying abroad, career changes, and qualification support services. Moving forward, we aim to expand our presence into the U.S., Europe, and Asia, providing professional advisory services globally and helping people worldwide unlock their full potential.
Our unique value lies in providing top-quality advice from the best advisors online, thereby enhancing our clients' potential and value, ultimately guiding them toward long-term success. Online advisory services mean you can access beneficial advice anytime, anywhere. Our advisors will support and guide you toward achieving your goals.
Register now with Alpha Advisors and let us know about your current challenges, concerns, or ambitions. Alpha Advisors can immediately provide solutions, strategies to overcome your challenges, and guide you to achieve success far greater than your expectations. If you are facing uncertainty, wondering what steps to take, or dealing with deep concerns, please knock on Alpha Advisors' door. We will undoubtedly provide you with the best possible path to success.

Major Achievements of Alpha Advisors

◯ MBA / Graduate School / University Admission

【United States】
・Harvard University
・Stanford University
・Columbia University
・The University of Chicago
・University of Pennsylvania
・MIT
・Northwestern University (Kellogg)
・UC Berkeley
・UCLA
・Yale University
・New York University (NYU)
・Duke University
・University of Michigan
・Dartmouth College
・Cornell University
・Carnegie Mellon University
・University of Virginia (Darden)
・University of Southern California (USC)
・Georgetown University
・Hult International Business School

【Europe】
・London Business School (LBS)
・INSEAD
・University of Cambridge
・University of Oxford
・HEC Paris
・IESE Business School
・ESADE Business School
・IE Business School
・IMD Business School
・Imperial College Business School
・University College London (UCL)
・The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

【Asia Pacific】
・National University of Singapore (NUS)
・Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
・Singapore Management University (SMU)
・The University of Hong Kong (HKU)
・Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST)
・The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK)
・China Europe International Business School (CEIBS)
・Peking University
・Tsinghua University

◯ Successful Job Placements and Career Transitions

【Strategy & Management Consulting Firms】
・McKinsey & Company
・Boston Consulting Group (BCG)
・Bain & Company
・A.T. Kearney
・Roland Berger
・PwC Strategy&
・Accenture
・PwC Consulting
・Deloitte Tohmatsu Consulting
・EY Strategy and Consulting
・KPMG Consulting
・Arthur D. Little
・ZS Associates

【Global Investment Banks】
・Goldman Sachs
・Morgan Stanley
・Bank of America
・JP Morgan
・Citigroup
・Barclays
・UBS
・Deutsche Bank
・Houlihan Lokey
・Nomura Securities
・Daiwa Securities
・Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities
・SMBC Nikko Securities
・Mizuho Securities

【Global Asset Management, Hedge Funds, and Private Equity】
・BlackRock
・Blackstone
・KKR
・The Carlyle Group
・Point72
・Pinpoint
・Citadel
・Millennium Management
・Fidelity Investments
・PIMCO

【Tech & Consumer Goods Companies】
・Google
・Amazon
・Meta
・Apple
・Microsoft
・Netflix
・P&G
・Unilever
・Johnson & Johnson
・Nike
・Coca-Cola
・General Electric (GE)

【Top Global Companies (General Trading Companies, Mega Banks, Securities, etc.)】
・Mitsubishi Corporation
・Mitsui & Co.
・Sumitomo Corporation
・ITOCHU Corporation
・Marubeni Corporation
・Toyota Tsusho Corporation
・Sojitz Corporation
・MUFG Bank
・Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC)
・Mizuho Bank
・Development Bank of Japan (DBJ)
・Bank of Japan (BOJ)
・Toyota Motor Corporation
・Sony Group
・Panasonic Holdings
・KEYENCE Corporation
・Fast Retailing

【Other Achievements】
College Admissions:
・Numerous successful admissions to top-tier universities including the University of Tokyo, Kyoto University, Osaka University, Nagoya University, Tohoku University, Kyushu University, Hokkaido University, Keio University, Waseda University, Sophia University, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Hitotsubashi University, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Akita International University (AIU), International Christian University (ICU), among others
・Numerous successful admissions to UWC schools, boarding schools, and junior boarding schools across the U.S., Europe, and Asia
・High success rates for admission into top junior high and high schools globally

Language and Standardized Tests:
・Significant improvement in English conversational proficiency
・TOEFL scores of 110 or above
・TOEIC scores of 900 or above
・GMAT scores of 700 or above
・GRE scores of 320 or above
・IELTS scores of 7.5 or above
・SAT scores of 1500 or above
・ACT scores of 33 or above

Entrepreneurship:
・Extensive startup support across diverse industries, from tech ventures to retail businesses
・Comprehensive assistance from the idea generation stage onwards

How Alpha Advisors Leads You to Success

① Individual Coaching

1. Free Consultation!
You can discuss your concerns directly through our free consultation chat! Please share your current situation and concerns with us!

2. Start Individual Coaching!
Based on your free consultation, we will propose the best individual coaching program to guide you toward success! Your advisor will clarify your pathway to success, strategic approach, action items, and schedule, and will actively support you through daily discussions. Initially, a 30-minute kickoff meeting is conducted to understand your current situation and establish your strategic plan.
Afterward, we communicate daily, primarily through personalized online chat! Our dedicated chat system allows you to consult with your advisor anytime, 24 hours a day, no matter where you are in the world!

② Alpha Intensive Training Program

We have launched the "Alpha Intensive Training Program," packed with 17 years of Alpha's proven expertise! These fully personalized programs are designed for self-study, enabling you to progress at your own pace. Efficiently achieve overwhelming success in job hunting, career transitions, MBA/graduate school admissions, and standardized tests!
For a flat monthly fee of only ¥15,000, gain unlimited access to intensive training in job hunting, career transitions, interview preparation, TOEFL/IELTS, GMAT/GRE, SAT, TOEIC, English proficiency tests, conversational English, and academic subjects (language, mathematics, science, social studies, English for children)!
Receive fully personalized strategies leveraging our "overwhelming admissions and job-offer success know-how" at less than one-tenth of traditional costs!

Individual Coaching Details

1. Job Hunting & Boston Career Forum (BCF) Success Advisory

Alpha Advisors' individual coaching rigorously supports your path to securing job offers from top global firms such as Mitsubishi Corporation, McKinsey, and Goldman Sachs. For highly competitive positions in global investment banking, strategic consulting, and top-tier trading firms, targeted preparation—including case interviews and advanced financial questions—is essential.
Alpha comprehensively supports you from career strategy planning, self-assessment, clarifying motivations, resume and interview preparation, alumni networking assistance, and international job hunting events such as the Boston Career Forum (BCF). Beyond merely securing job offers, we help you define essential career values such as "Why do you want to enter this industry/company?" and "What do you want to achieve?" This establishes a foundation for your long-term career success beyond your initial employment.

▶︎For details on job-hunting individual coaching, click here!＞【Secure Job Offers at McKinsey, Goldman Sachs, Apple, BlackRock, and Other Top Firms with Alpha Advisors】
▼Feedback on Job Hunting Coaching＞【Job Hunting Coaching Reviews】Real Feedback from Participants after Kick-off Meetings!
▼Feedback on Overseas Graduate School Coaching & Admissions Success＞Overwhelming Admission Success to Top Global Graduate Schools! Consultations Surging from Class of 2026 and 2025 Students—Discover Alpha’s Unique Global Strengths!

2. Career Transition Success Advisory

Alpha rigorously supports successful career transitions into leading global companies such as McKinsey, BCG, Goldman Sachs, Morgan Stanley, Mitsubishi Corporation, and Google. To succeed in highly competitive transitions into global investment banking, strategic consulting, and top-tier trading firms, strategic career design, an outstanding resume, and compelling interview preparation are essential.
Alpha thoroughly analyzes your current situation and career aspirations to design optimal long-term career goals and formulate a strategic plan to achieve them. We comprehensively support your career transition—from identifying target companies and creating impactful resumes and CVs (including English resumes and career summaries), to rigorous interview preparation at each stage until you successfully secure your new role.
Moreover, Alpha’s career transition support goes beyond merely securing a job; we emphasize your long-term career trajectory by clarifying essential career values: "What do you want to achieve?" and "Why do you target this specific industry/company?"

▶︎For details on career transition individual coaching, click here＞【Career Transition Advisory】Succeed in Your Transition to Top Global Companies!

3. MBA / Graduate School Admissions Advisory

Alpha Advisors rigorously supports successful admissions to the world's top MBA and graduate programs, including Harvard, Stanford, Columbia, LBS, INSEAD, HKUST, and NUS. We offer comprehensive assistance, covering everything from developing your career strategy, crafting resumes, writing essays, obtaining strong recommendation letters, and preparing thoroughly for interviews. Additionally, specialized advisors provide detailed guidance for standardized tests such as GMAT, GRE, TOEFL, and IELTS.
Our approach particularly emphasizes career planning after earning your MBA or graduate degree. We clearly define your long-term career goals and craft your application strategy to articulate convincingly why you wish to pursue your chosen MBA or graduate program. Strategic career support extends into opportunities for career transitions to global investment banks, consulting firms, top tech companies, multinational corporations, entrepreneurship, and overseas employment. By solidifying your long-term goals during our kickoff sessions, we ensure alignment between your MBA or graduate program choice and your future career, resulting in very high client satisfaction.
Our clients range from early-career professionals in their 20s, through mid-career candidates, to Executive MBA applicants, consistently achieving exceptional acceptance rates and subsequent career successes. Alpha leverages a strong network and the latest information on top MBA and graduate schools across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, guiding you effectively toward admission into your desired schools and the realization of your ideal career.

▶︎For details on MBA / Graduate School Admissions Support, click here＞【MBA Admissions Advisory by Alpha Advisors】

4. Undergraduate Admissions Advisory

Alpha Advisors provides comprehensive support to achieve successful admissions to leading global universities such as Harvard, Stanford, Columbia, MIT, University of Chicago, Cambridge, Oxford, University of Hong Kong, National University of Singapore, Peking University, Tsinghua University, and others in the U.S., Europe, and Asia. We fully support applicants aiming for overseas undergraduate admissions or transfer admissions, covering strategic planning, preparation of application documents (resumes, personal statements, letters of recommendation), standardized tests preparation (SAT, TOEFL, IELTS), interview practice, and community college transfers to top universities.
We also focus extensively on career development after your undergraduate studies, offering continuous support toward employment in global companies and multinational corporations. Our goal is to build your foundation as a true global leader through education at elite universities across the U.S., Europe, and Asia.
▶︎For details on undergraduate admissions support, click here＞【Admissions Advisory for Top Universities in the U.S., Europe, and Asia】

5. Career Strategy Advisory

Alpha's Career Strategy Advisory is ideal for anyone uncertain about future career decisions such as, "Should I pursue an MBA or change jobs?" "How should I approach job hunting?" or even, "What's the best educational direction for my children?" Within an affordable two-week program, you’ll gain clarity on your optimal career path and direction.
In this program, we thoroughly craft your mid-to-long-term career strategy, clearly mapping out plans for the next three, five, and ten years. We evaluate various career options including pursuing an MBA, changing jobs, promotion within your current company, entrepreneurship, or maintaining your current trajectory, and then collaboratively design the best possible path for you.
Notably, this career strategy advisory is integrated into all our other individual coaching programs—job hunting (including BCF), career transitions, MBA/graduate school admissions, and undergraduate admissions—and is also highly acclaimed as a standalone advisory. If you're ever uncertain about your career direction, we strongly recommend starting with Alpha's Career Strategy Advisory!

▶︎For details on Career Strategy Advisory, click here＞【Career Strategy Advisory】

What You Should Do Next!

・Alpha Advisors will greatly expand your potential and lead you directly to success!
・Right now, please tell us about your situation via our free consultation chat!
・We will carefully assess your current status and provide tailored advice on solving your problems and achieving your goals!
・Don't waste another moment worrying alone! Immediately team up with your personal professional advisor and take the first step toward your success!
・For a free consultation, click here!＞ Free Consultation

We look forward to hearing from you!
TJ, CEO of Alpha Advisors