Jason Hardy
Founder of JSM Tokyo
Tokyo, Tokyo
Overview
Work Experience
Co-Founder
2021 - Current
JSM Tokyo aims to sustain and grow Japan's small/medium enterprise (SME) ecosystem through targeted acquisitions and transformations
Co-Founder
2020
Snow Fox Partners offers alternative investment opportunities in real estate and pre-IPO private equity. We uncover outsized value by pursuing a long-term vision and disciplined investing while taking advantage of targeted market disruptions
Investment Management
Personal Ventures
2003
Keep learning and building •2008-Present: Jack’s Bar and Grill - Number one watering hole in Lakeville Indiana •2008-Present: Hardy Properties - Residential and commercial rentals in Lakeville Indiana •2020: Tokyo Olympics, USA House - managed activities supporting athletes, sponsors, & community •2019: Advised/executed the sale of a $M language school •2003-2016: SynWare Hosting and Design - Web hosting, design, SEO services •2009-2010: Crepe Sensation - Opened a Japanese style creperie in the US •2006-2008: SumOfSome.com - Using technology (RPA) to assess financial analysts accuracy •2002-2004: LovingYouAlways.com - Automated wedding websites (similar to today’s TheKnot)
PE / M&A - Senior Manager
2017 - 2020
Supported Japanese clients in their efforts to pursue global growth through revision of business strategy and execution of cross-border buy/sell-side deals covering technology, consumer products, financial services, and industrials sectors
Financial Services Advisory - Senior Manager
2015 - 2017
Supported financial services clients (capital markets, insurance) in developing and executing their digital strategies and reshaping their organizations around new capabilities and corporate transactions (M&A)
Financial Services Advisory - Manager
2012 - 2015
Financial Services Advisory - Senior Associate
2010 - 2012
Selected for strategic secondment to PwC Japan in late 2011
Financial Services Advisory - Senior Associate
2010 - 2010
Diamond Management and Technology Consultants provides management and technology consulting services.
Technology Strategy & Architecture - Senior Consultant
2007 - 2009
Helped clients navigate business and technology issues related to pre/post-merger due diligence and integration, IT efficiency and cost, and technology solution design and implementation
Technology Strategy & Architecture - Consultant
2005 - 2007
Deloitte Tax is an advisory firm that provides tax preparation and advisory services.
Graduate Teaching/Research Assistant
2003 - 2005
Graduate school position. Designed and taught cybersecurity labs. Co-wrote research and grants on topics including network design, security, next-gen technologies, and technology education.
Securities IT Operations - Intern
2004 - 2004
Graduate school summer internship. Supported securities IT infrastructure operations
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