Company Information

Yuichiro launched new businesses at Intelligence, Ltd. (now PERSOL CAREER CO., LTD.) and SENTMEDIA Co., Ltd. (now WILLOF WORK, Inc.) before founding NET jinzai bank, Inc. (now for Startups, Inc.) in 2016, where he became President & CEO. He was named "Headhunter of the Year" at BizReach's Japan Headhunter Awards in 2014 and 2015, becoming the first inductee into its Hall of Fame in 2016. He holds leadership roles across JANE, KEIDANREN, KEIZAI DOYUKAI, KANSAI KEIZAI DOYUKAI, and JVCA, and is the author of Working in a Startup.

Yukiko joined for Startups, Inc. in 2016 after working at Sammy Networks Co., Ltd. and Metaps Inc., leading its core Talent Agency (now Human Capital) business. She became Executive Officer in 2018, Director in 2019, Managing Director in 2021, Executive Vice President in 2024, and Representative Director & COO in 2026. She holds an MBA from GLOBIS University and has served in leadership roles at KEIZAI DOYUKAI since joining in 2020.

Kazuhiko built his HR career across Glorious Co., Ltd., RSS Advertising Inc. (now Unipos Inc.), and SENTMEDIA Co., Ltd. (now WILLOF WORK, Inc.) before helping launch NET jinzai bank, Inc. He served as CHRO in 2018, Head of HR in 2019, and Head of Acceleration at for Startups, Inc. In 2021, he became General Partner of for Startups Capital LLC and represents the firm at JVCA.

Taro spent 10 years at DENTSU INC. before founding dof inc. in 2005 to drive culture and value creation. He addresses fundamental corporate challenges across mission, vision, and values, product development, marketing strategy, and creative execution. He serves as Outside Director at ZOZO, Inc. and Co-CEO of CC Inc., and has served as Outside Director of for Startups, Inc. since 2019.

Takaaki led Kearney Japan as Chairman for 12 years from 2014 before launching CIC Tokyo in 2020 and becoming Chairman of CIC Japan. Drawing on 25 years of strategy and innovation consulting experience in Japan and the US, he serves as Senior Advisor, sits on numerous government committees related to tourism and urban policy, and co-authored NEXTOKYO.

Yoshihiko joined GLOBIS University after working at Mitsubishi Research Institute, Inc., and currently serves as Specially Appointed Vice President and Professor. He holds bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees from Keio University and completed IMD's PED program. He also serves as an outside director for listed companies and startups, and is the author and co-author of Developing Business Numeracy.

Aiko gained extensive audit experience at Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu LLC, primarily serving Japanese global corporations, before moving to the advisory division. She handled a broad range of engagements, including internal audit, overseas subsidiary management, IFRS implementation, PMI advisory, and executive compensation consulting. She was appointed Outside Director (Audit & Supervisory Committee Member) of for Startups, Inc. in 2025 and is a Certified Public Accountant.

Masao joined Daiwa Corporate Investment Co., Ltd. and later Intelligence, Ltd. in 1995, going on to hold key finance and governance roles at CyberAgent, Inc., USEN CORPORATION, and U-NEXT Co., Ltd. He was appointed Outside Director of for Startups, Inc. in 2020 and currently serves as Standing Audit & Supervisory Board Member of U-NEXT HOLDINGS Co., Ltd. He is also a Certified Tax Accountant.

Yoshihiro began his legal career in 2000 at Asahi Law Offices (now Nishimura & Asahi) before serving as in-house counsel at GREE, Inc. He is a Partner at Eiwa Law Office and serves as Outside Audit & Supervisory Board Member of Giftee Inc. and Mirrativ, Inc. He joined for Startups, Inc. as an Outside Director in 2018 and currently serves as an Audit & Supervisory Committee Member.

Naoki joined NET jinzai bank, Inc. (now for Startups, Inc.) in 2015 after working at an internet venture and Pasona. He has led executive team building and CxO placements for leading startups, supporting Japan's growth industries. He also serves as Representative Director of Syngress, Inc.

Mai joined NET jinzai bank, Inc. (now for Startups, Inc.) in 2016 after working at SENTMEDIA Co., Ltd. (now WILLOF WORK, Inc.). As Principal, she supported executive and CxO placements and led sales strategy for the Human Capital Division. She also managed key accounts, evaluated new client opportunities, and collaborated with venture capital firms.

Wataru began his career at Recruit Co., Ltd., contributing to the launch of GREE, Inc.'s mobile business and European office, before leading global expansion at AOI Pro. Inc., Metaps Inc., and 17LIVE. Since joining for Startups, Inc. in 2022, he has focused on talent and organizational development in the Human Capital Division, primarily overseeing planning operations.

Shigeru began his career at Yahoo Japan Corporation and later served as Head of Engineering at GMO TECH, Inc., where he launched an ad affiliate service and supported its IPO. He joined NET jinzai bank, Inc. (now for Startups, Inc.) in 2015 as its founding engineer, leading product development through its IPO. He became Product Owner of STARTUP DB in 2022 and Executive Officer & CTO in 2023.

Satoko began her career at Recruit Co., Ltd., gaining corporate sales experience at advertising agencies, Sumitomo Realty & Development Co., Ltd., and KAIZEN Platform, Inc. She later served as Executive Officer at Metaps Inc. before joining for Startups, Inc. in 2019, becoming Executive Officer in 2021. She also serves as Secretary General of the New Normal Consortium and Visiting Professor at iU.

Lisa joined NET jinzai bank, Inc. (now for Startups, Inc.) in 2018 after working at Nomura Securities Co., Ltd. She has held roles across engineer support, business development, and as Principal, before becoming Senior Manager of the COO Office in 2025, overseeing mid-career and graduate recruitment. She is also the founder of Startup Lights, promoting diversity and ecosystem development across growth industries.