Shin Iwata
Partner & CEO of MIRAISE
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
Bachelor
1992 - 1996