Chief Researcher
Graduated from the Faculty of Economics at Kyoto University, joined Dentsu, and then obtained an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley. Studied game theory and organizational economics during undergraduate years. At Dentsu, was responsible for marketing. After earning the MBA, remained in Silicon Valley and joined a startup. Returned to Japan after a short film, in which served as a producer, won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. The debut documentary film as a director was the only Asian film that year to make it to the shortlist of 30 for the IDA Awards, a precursor to the Oscars. Also active as a writer and a member of the Japan PEN Club.
