AI YOSHIDA

Profile

In August 2018, Ai joined Genesia Ventures, Inc. She is in charge of the company's back office, PR, branding, and team building, as well as supporting the PR and branding of startups that the company invests in as a value-add manager. She is also the editor-in-chief of the company's media "Players by Genesia”.

After graduating from university and working for an apparel company, she participated in the launch of an IT startup in 2010, where she was involved in the company's media writing and web production. In 2012, she joined arara Inc., a BtoB IT solutions provider, and gained extensive experience in back-office operations such as general affairs, public relations, and accounting. Later, as a human resources manager, she was in charge of the overall recruitment process for new graduates, mid-career, temporary employees, interns, etc. From 2016, she moved to the sales department, where she was involved in sales policy planning, project management, and deal handling.

Graduated from Toyo Eiwa Jogakuin University, Faculty of Human Sciences.

Q&A

Place of birth/residence

Shizuoka→Kanagawa→Tokyo

Hobbies, Favorite Things, Holidays

Volleyball. Visiting museums and art galleries. Embroidery. Bodywork and acupuncture. Taking art classes. I want to go for a drive when I get my driver's license!

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?

“What is a startup?” I believe a startup can be defined as a dynamic team working with alacrity to create and promote new worldviews and values that are of benefit to society and that will enrich people’s lives. I believe our mission is creating a strong team and supporting startups and entrepreneurs in achieving their goals.