Translating R&D into Business Value
Innovative technologies do not create impact on their own. Successful commercialization requires a well-designed process that aligns research, business, funding, and execution.
Throughout my career, I have worked across institutional design, business operations, investment, accounting and taxation, and R&D project management. These diverse experiences have enabled me to bridge the gap between scientific innovation and practical implementation.
Through LEO LAB HUB, I support universities, startups, companies, and public organizations by designing and executing R&D projects that move efficiently from concept to commercialization.
Science & Institutional Design
I hold a Master's degree in Bioengineering from the University of Yamanashi, where I specialized in the application and analysis of microbial antagonistic interactions.
I later joined the Japan GAP Association as one of its early members, contributing to the design and nationwide implementation of the JGAP certification system. This experience provided me with a deep understanding of how systems are designed, standardized, and adopted across industries.
In the agricultural distribution industry, I managed corporate sales, procurement, and multi-stakeholder coordination, gaining first-hand experience in business operations.
I subsequently founded my own company, taking responsibility for contracts, financing, and organizational management. Building a business from the ground up provided practical insight into entrepreneurship and execution.
Investment & Business Growth
At Japan Investment Adviser Co., Ltd., I served as a Senior Associate in the Private Equity division, supporting portfolio companies through hands-on business improvement and operational execution.
This experience strengthened my ability to evaluate businesses objectively while identifying practical pathways for sustainable growth.
Accounting, Taxation & Business Foundations
Working at a tax accounting firm allowed me to develop practical expertise in accounting, taxation, regulatory compliance, and operational process improvement.
These experiences reinforced my understanding that sustainable business growth depends not only on innovation but also on strong operational foundations.
At Shinshu University, I supported medical device development while coordinating collaborative research projects involving multiple organizations.
I currently serve as a New Business Coordinator at a medical device manufacturer, where I manage multi-institutional R&D projects involving universities, companies, and public organizations. My responsibilities include grant applications, consortium management, budget and progress management, and overall project execution.
By integrating perspectives from science, institutional design, business operations, investment, accounting, and project management, I established LEO LAB HUB to help innovative technologies move beyond research and create real-world value through structured execution.