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Shin Iwata

Partner & CEO of MIRAISE

Greater Tokyo Area

Overview

Work Experience

  • Partner & CEO

    2018 - Current

    Seed VC focused on programmer founders.

  • Co-Founder

    2016

    http://www.mirai-scape.net/ An initiative which aims to encourage an entrepreneurial mindset in young people. Core content is life story sharing to give better future view for life simulation.

  • Class 20

    2015

  • Venture Partner

    2016 - 2021

  • Partner

    2014 - 2016

  • Managing Director

    2012 - 2014

  • Country Manager, Japan

    2005 - 2012

    * Closed and maintaining partnership deals: - KDDI for mobile offering - ITOCHU for voucher reselling thru CVS - Excite for online co-branding and billing - Fusion for telecom business * Support global deals / partners locally: - Sony VAIO pre-loading, Bravia TV and Bluray - SCE PSP - Panasonic VIERA TV * Public relations - As the local spokesperson, appearing on both online and offline media, TV, radio, panel at the conference and speeches * Marketing initiatives: - One time promotions with partners such as Coka Cola - Hold Skype user gathering events * Open local office and hiring talents - All logistics and arrangement required for establishing local entity. * Regular business review to HQ

  • Product Manager

    2001 - 2005

  • Network PM

    2001 - 2001

  • Software Engineer

    1996 - 2000

Education

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