Spent approximately 12 years at CyberAgent Ventures (now CyberAgent Capital). During this time, engaged in secondments to portfolio companies as well as investment and management support for domestic startups in Japan. Led the launch of the firm’s investment operations in Korea and was stationed in Seoul for about four years as Head of the Korea office.

After becoming independent, provided management support to multiple companies before joining this fund. Focused on creating hybrid companies and businesses that integrate strengths from both Japan and overseas markets, leveraging experience in Japan and abroad.

After serving as China representative for Dream Incubator (DI), he went independent in 2018 in order to make a long-term commitment to China. His mission is to be one of the “envoys to Tang China in the era of the Fourth Industrial Revolution,” and to accurately convey China’s cutting-edge trends to Japanese strategic/policy decision makers. He has lived in Shanghai since 2011 (has visited all provinces in China). CEO of DANNY Pro.. Distinguished Lecturer of Peking University and Adjunct Professor of Shanghai International Studies University. Graduated from the University of Tokyo and completed a degree in Frontier Informatics at the Graduate School of Frontier Sciences at the same university.

After working as an analyst at Mizuho Securities, head of the Korean startup sales team, and senior consultant at Nomura Research Institute, he joined PKSHA Algorithm Fund as the Korea/Japan representative. He is currently making cross-border investments between Japan and Korea, making the most of his 10 years of experience living in Japan and his experience in securities, startups, and strategy consulting. He graduated from the Faculty of Education at Waseda University.