A master of market entry strategy with an impressive track record. As the former #1 global top biller at a Fortune 500 agency, Tony has led the successful expansion of 13+ businesses into Japan as both co-founder of venture studio products and also as a consultant. With over eight years of experience as an executive headhunter, entrepreneur, founder, and business operator, Tony combines his expertise to bridge global talent and provide operational excellence.

Your go-to expert in legal, finance, and operations. Naoki brings a wealth of experience as a former Senior Legal Officer at Honda’s Tokyo HQ and JX Oil and Trade, with leadership stints in Qatar and Malaysia. Now, as a director at Shizen Capital, he drives investments in early-stage startups while overseeing fund and portfolio management. An MBA graduate from HEC Paris, Naoki is passionate about turning complex challenges into streamlined solutions.

A seasoned recruitment leader with a global perspective. Kanako has spent over seven years mastering executive and high-volume recruitment across Japan and North America. Her deep knowledge spans commercial front office and back office roles, supporting startups and enterprises alike. With a Fortune 500 pedigree and hands-on management experience, she excels at aligning top talent with impactful opportunities.

Entrepreneur and back-office expert with over 20 years of experience in legal, HR, and finance. Skilled across finance, resource development, ultra-high-net-worth asset management, and fund operations. Drawing on hands-on knowledge from startups (including IPOs) and restaurant management, he provides cross-functional management consulting for companies in Japan and abroad. Deep appreciation for art and sports.

A tech recruitment specialist who connects innovation with exceptional talent. Josh honed his expertise at global agencies like Randstad and RGF Professional Recruitment, focusing on engineers and product specialists. With a niche in financial services, insurance, and startups, Josh’s strategic insights make him a trusted partner for clients seeking to build world-class teams.

Akio is a Japanese–Korean talent acquisition professional from Osaka and the United States. With over six years of recruitment expertise, Akio built a strong foundation as a top-performing recruiter at Robert Walters Japan, specializing in senior and highly strategic roles. He later joined Google Japan, where he led end-to-end hiring for multiple senior positions. Trilingual in English, Japanese, and Korean, Akio is known for his culturally attuned communication style and his ability to partner effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Kana is a talent partner with broad experience across recruitment, sales, and operations. She built her foundation in real estate sales, expanded into HR, general affairs, and advertising/SNS consulting, and later handled high-class hiring at JAC. With strong expertise in professional and corporate roles, she delivers strategic, end-to-end hiring solutions that support long-term organizational growth.

With a background in startup accounting and corporate management, I have worked across all back-office functions, including HR and general administration. Building on practical experience as a tax assistant, I am well-versed in cash management and tax-related operations. I have supported numerous founders from the earliest stages of company formation in Japan, and currently lead operational support for portfolio companies at a venture capital firm, specializing in building systems that enable growth-stage companies to scale effectively.

Yuga is an experienced private equity investor and operator based in Tokyo, Japan. He has experience making acquisitions as a Principal at Xenon Partners, a small-cap SaaS buyout fund. Yuga now supports Japan market entry for global SaaS businesses and is highly well-read in the local tech landscape and business practices.