Hiro Yoshikawa
Councilor
Founder, Treasure Data
United States
- • "Through my years in management and investment around innovation in Silicon Valley, I've come to feel that the truly interesting futures emerge from outside anyone's plan. Much of human history seems to prove this. I see great potential in the fact that a place like this exists in Kyoto — where diverse people gather to freely explore the question of 'what is life?' Rather than merely chasing the world, I hope to help build, in Japan, a place that draws the world's talent. By connecting researchers and entrepreneurs across Japan and the world in this effort, I hope it becomes, over the long term, a small contribution to the advancement of humanity."
- • Silicon Valley-based entrepreneur and investor. Previously held roles at Red Hat and the investment fund of Mitsui & Co.
- • Co-founded Treasure Data in 2011; led its growth as CEO through the company's 2018 acquisition by Arm (UK), and now serves as Chairman of the Board.
- • Founded Carbide Ventures in 2021.