Takatoshi Ishikawa Fujifilm Holdings Corporation Executive Adviser Entered Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd. In 1978 (Currently Fujifilm Corporation) and was assigned to work in R&D in charge of developing and commercialization of photo processing systems. In 2003, led the establishment of semiconductor business and assumed the position of General Manager hereof and became Corporate Officer…
Yoshihiro Kawai Professor Yoshihiro Kawai Professor Yoshihiro Kawai is Chairman of OECD Insurance and Private Pension Committee, Advisor to Commissioner, Financial Services Agency, Government of Japan, Chairman of Global Asia Insurance Partnership, and Member of International Advisory Council, China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission. He is also Professor of Kyoto University and Tokyo University. He…
Keiko Koda Born in Osaka. Graduated from Kansai Gaidai University after studying abroad in the United States. Worked as a staff member in the secretary’s office and international cooperation office at a special corporation, the Environmental Agency of Japan; worked at NIFTY Corporation, a major Internet service provider, as the main person in charge of…
Yoshinari YamamotoOrganization Graduate School of Management Kyoto University Background I am from Kyoto City, Japan. Graduate School of Management Kyoto University April 2022-Current. Through my experience in graduate school lectures such as Entrepreneurship Exercise and Social Innovation Case Analysis, I became interested in creating businesses that solve social issues, and I am now working with…
Satoshi MiyajimaOrganization Graduate School of Management, Kyoto University High Five, LLC., Co-Founder/CEO Background Co-founded a company with fellow students at Kyoto University’s Graduate School of Management. Previously worked at a real estate company, a US-based luxury hotel, a consulting firm, and a US-based pharmaceutical company, engaging in the secretarial services for the President, development and…
Itadaki YamaguchiOrganization Translational Research Center for Medical Innovation Foundation for Biomedical Research and Innovation at Kobe Background Engaged in research and development of functional food ingredients, analysis of drug candidate compounds, consultation on medical development, liaison, audit, public relations, etc., at SMEs, venture companies, subsidiaries of major companies, and public interest incorporated foundations. Study biochemistry,…
Tsutomu Nishimura Facebook Organization Kyoto University Hospital Background An associate professor at the Institute for Advancement of Clinical and Translational Science, Kyoto University Hospital. 2010: PhD course of the Graduate School of Medicine, Kyoto University 2011: PhD (Kyoto University) 2011-2018: A project manager for clinical trials at the Translational Research Center for Medical Innovation 2018…
Jargalsaikhan JargalmaaOrganization Kyoto university, Graduate School of Education Background After graduating from Mongolian National University, Faculty of Sociology, majoring in Political Science, came to Japan. Graduating from a Japanese language school and working as a research student, entered the Graduate School of Education, Kyoto University in 2015, obtained a master’s degree, and is currently enrolled…
Haruko SaotomeOrganization AJINOMOTO CO.,INC. Background After graduating from Japan Women’s University, Faculty of Home Economics, Department of Food Science, Registered Dietitian Major, she joined Ajinomoto Co., Ltd. After 14 years in charge of household oil development and marketing, and after being in charge of voice analysis and response in the customer service office, he served…
Takeshi Ogawa Facebook Organization Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Corporation Digital Innovation Department Background Born in Osaka November 2020：Joined Gaiax Inc. as a long-term intern January 2021：Founded TecFound Inc. and became COO March 2022：Graduated from Kansai University Faculty of Information Sciences and Arts April 2022：Joined Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance Co., Ltd. as…
Norikazu Eiki In 1979 he joined Ciba-Geigy Japan Co., Ltd. Since joining Bayer Japan in 1994, he took over as Bayer Pharmaceutical Director and Shiga Plant Manager in 1997. From 2002 to 2006, he was the President and Representative Director of the company, and from 2007 until 2014 Representative Director and Chairman of the company. Meanwhile,…
Yan Fan Yan is the co-founder and COO of Code Chrysalis, a software engineering training company with the mission of making Japan a software leader. Before Code Chrysalis, Yan worked in commodities trading in Singapore and as a software engineer in Silicon Valley. In 2016, she co-founded and served as CTO Of a coding bootcamp…
Iwao Yoshino Iwao Yoshino serves as Chairman and CEO of the company. Prior to founding MWCC, he was involved in several start-ups as CEO / consultant. He started his career working for Mitsui & Co., Ltd. in the chemical department. Iwao Yoshino received BA in Law from Keio University and MBA from UC Berkeley Haas…
Caitlin Puzzar Instagram | Facebook Organization – Background Born and raised in Liverpool, U.K. Graduated from Keele University with a BA in Criminology (with a competency in Japanese). Moved to Japan in 2016, and worked as an Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) and Vice Prefectural Advisor in Kumamoto City until 2022. May 2019 – Business idea…
Kota Shoji note | Twitter | Facebook Organization Kyoto University / GOALOOK private school Background Although he enrolled in the Faculty of Engineering at Kyoto University, he became interested in Buddhism after spending a year in Myanmar. After that, he transferred to the Graduate School of Education and became the vice president of the GOALOOK…
Estefania Sangama Instagram | Facebook Organization Kyoto University – Graduate School of Management – 2nd Year Industrial Engineer Background Peruvian Industrial Engineer with work experience in Logistics, Safety and Environment, and HR. She received a MEXT scholarship, joined Waseda University’s Graduate School of Commerce as a research student, and enrolled in Kyoto University’s MBA course.…
Go AdoOrganization Undergraduate School of Global Engineering Faculty of Engineering Kyoto University Background Born in Osaka Apr 2020 – current Kyoto University, Bachelor of Engineering While majoring in resource engineering (remote sensing) at university, working as a development member of the world’s first wooden satellite project. Business idea in short Compact cooling machine focused on…
Chihiro Takenoshita Instagram | Twitter | Facebook Organization Nippon Zoki Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Background I’ve been in charge of healthtech new business development since 2017 after working in sales at Nippon Zoki Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. Graduated from ICU, MBA from Keio University, and currently enrolled in a doctoral program in public health. Business idea in…
Kentaro MishimaOrganization Sojitz Corporation Background Kanazawa University （Graduation 2021） （Major）Regional Development Study, Health and Sports （Minor）Economic, Management and Information course Sojitz Corporation （2021～） Infrastructure and Healthcare Division, planning and Administration Section. Business idea in short Mental wellness services that integrate mental support resources. Social issue to tackle | Business concept Social environment with an increasing number…
Takahiro KonnoOrganization TOYO INK SC HOLDINGS CO., LTD. Background Born in Fukushima Prefecture. After completing the Department of Applied Chemistry, Graduate School of Engineering, the University of Tokyo, he joined Toyo Ink SC Holdings Co., Ltd. After joining the company, he was involved in the research and development of solar cell components, automotive components, and…
Keiko Honda Keiko is Adjunct Professor and Adjunct Senior Research Scholar of Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs, where she teaches ESG Investing to graduate students. Keiko also serves as a board member of Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, Recruit Holding, and a board member and chair of nomination committee of AGC (ex Asahi…
Hiroshi Naka経歴 Hiroshi Naka is a Professor at the Policy Alternatives Research Institute (PARI), the University of Tokyo. He joined the Ministry of Finance in 1983 and retired in 2018. He served abroad for fourteen years in various capacity including Vice President and Auditor General of the World Bank from 2014 to 2018. He conducted…
Toshitaka Sawamura | Senior FellowOrganization METRIKA, Inc. COO Background Studied sustainability economics at Doshisha University. 2013: Joined Persol Career (formerly Intelligence) as a new graduate. After launching a West Japan recruitment base in the Strategic Human Resources Department, 2016: Transferred to the first in-house venture “i-common”. I lead a consulting team specializing in mega clients…
Shinjiro Mita | Senior FellowOrganization eMotto Co., Ltd. Background Various music playing experiences (piano, oboe, drums, etc.) since I was a child. 2010 Graduated from Hiroshima University High School 2016 Graduated from Faculty of Science Engineering, Osaka University 2020 eMotto Co., Ltd., CEO 2022 Graduated from Graduate School of Frontier Biosciences, Osaka University (Ph.D.) Business idea…
Eiji SomeyaOrganization Hutzpah, Inc. Co-founder & CEO Faculty of Integrated Human Studies, Kyoto University Background Born and raised in Chiba Prefecture. Apr. 2017: Faculty of Integrated Human Studies, Kyoto University Nov. 2020: Analyst in Jacore, Inc. Feb. 2022: Founder and CEO in Hutzpah, Inc. Business idea in short Cohort-based Online Education Platform Social issue to…
Suguru SeoOrganization Computer Science at University of Toronto Background Born and raised in Tokyo. Graduated with an International Baccalaureate from UWC Adriatic in Italy. Currently finishing my B.S. with honors in computer science at the University of Toronto. Worked as a software engineer at startups in Tokyo and Toronto. Business idea in short “Zen x…
Hideaki SatoOrganization Background Business idea in short Social issue to tackle | Business concept Motivation
Shuntaro MiyataOrganization Project Leader of New Business Development, Omron Social Solutions Co., LTD Background Born in Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture. Graduated Doshisha University. Joined Omron Solution Co., Ltd. with a high motivation to give back to the society through the field of social and infrastructural system business. Professional Experience: Sales and Marketing of traffic light…
Anna KasaiOrganization Labor and Social Security Attorney Office “Mikke” Background Engaged in labor support work at the labor and social security attorney office since I was still a student at the university. After that, managed HR operations including recruiting a nursing staff at the obstetrics and gynecology hospital in Tokyo. In 2021, open my own labor…
Hiroko Nakajima Phoenixi Advisor and Investment Committee Secretariat After graduating from Osaka University, Hiroko Nakajima entered Japan Finance Corporation because she wanted to stimulate Japanese economics by supporting starting businesses, to be “a town doctor” for small businesses. Hiroko was charged in more than 3000 judging loans for startups and small businesses, launching an entrepreneurial…
