Graduated from Kyoto University with MA in mechanical engineering. Engaged in strategy and new business development consulting in the telecom media industry at Nomura Research Institute, Ltd. Led joint research with Oxford University in the UK on the possibility of replacing 49% of Japan's workforce with artificial intelligence. Supported enterprises' digital transformation through collaboration with startups. Currently general partner for ICJ's second fund, which invests in startups that leverage ESG as a business opportunity, such as decarbonization and FinTech.