Members
Kotaro Okada
- Profile
Kotaro brings a strong foundation in real estate, having led the development and sale of utility-scale solar power projects across Japan, as well as business serving international real estate investors.
He later founded a technology startup in Silicon Valley, gaining hands-on experience in global business and product development.
He is currently focused on building scalable energy storage businesses that support the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon society.
- Career Highlights
- Real Estate Industry
Founder, Bank of Estate Inc.
Founder, Ideal Node Inc.
- Education
- Ritsumeikan University, Faculty of International Relations
Yoshihiro Kano
- Profile
Yoshihiro earned his graduate degrees in pharmaceutical sciences and medicine at Osaka University, where he obtained a Ph.D. in Gastrointestinal Surgery.
He conducted postdoctoral cancer research at Stanford University before gaining experience in corporate planning at SoftBank Corp. and various IT companies.
Today, he supports the global expansion of Japanese startups, bringing a strong international perspective to sustainable energy and technology-driven growth.
- Career Highlights
- Postdoctoral Researcher in Cancer Research, Stanford University
Corporate Planning Division, SoftBank Corp.
Joined Ideal Node Inc.
- Education
- Osaka University Graduate School, Ph.D.
(Doctorate in Gastrointestinal Surgery)