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Japan

Relationship Manager

AI YOSHIDA


Profile


Ai Yoshida joined Genesia Ventures, Inc. in August 2018. After working across various functions including back office operations, recruitment, public relations and branding, and team building, she has been supporting portfolio startups as a member of the Value-Up Team and PR Lead since 2024. She also serves as the owner of the owned media,Players by Genesia.
In 2024, she relocated to Ako City, Hyogo Prefecture, where she is currently undergoing training to acquire the traditional craftsmanship of Ako Dantsu (Ako Handwoven Rug), scheduled to be completed by the end of 2026.

Q&A


Place of birth/residence

Shizuoka→Kanagawa→Tokyo→Hyogo

Hobbies, Favorite Things, Holidays

Visiting museums and art galleries. Embroidery.

Episodes from your school days (club activities, majors, etc.)

Majored in Human Sciences. Belonged to the philosophy seminar. I also like cultural anthropology and folklore, and I was researching YOKAI!

Favorite country/episode

Spain: I majored in Spanish when I was a student, and it was a country I had always dreamed of visiting. I stayed there for about 10 days before joining Genesia Ventures. Barcelona was lovely, but Granada became my favorite place.

Favorite Company/Vision/Value

Cultivate Calm

Why did you choose to work at a VC?

Seeking new encounters with people, technology and culture.

Favorite motto

1. you will change anyway 2. everything you see is a message 3. go with the flow