I’m a Tokyo-based innovator, author, and entrepreneur. I’ve started four companies in Japan and led market entry for others since moving here more than 25 years ago. I teach corporate innovation and entrepreneurship at the NYU Shinagawa campus, and work with enterprises clients to develop new, scalable business models. I’m currently CTO of TEPCO’s Business Innovation Task Force, and in my copious free time host the Disrupting Japan podcast which focuses on Japanese startups and innovation. I’ve been deeply involved in Japan's startup community since before there was a community and am active as an investor, founder and mentor. There is amazing innovation happening in Japan right now, and I believe Japan’s best years lie ahead.