Japan
Associate
SHU SOKABE
Profile
In May 2022, he joined Genesia Ventures as a student intern.
In March 2023, he graduated from the Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University (He has been researching the development of new non-metallic battery materials and developing technology for a university startup based on his own research. He is also engaged in rocket development as an extracurricular activity.)
He joined Genesia Ventures as a full-time employee in April 2023. He holds a B.S. in Engineering from Tohoku University and a M.S. in Engineering from Tohoku University.
In March 2023, he graduated from the Graduate School of Engineering, Tohoku University (He has been researching the development of new non-metallic battery materials and developing technology for a university startup based on his own research. He is also engaged in rocket development as an extracurricular activity.)
He joined Genesia Ventures as a full-time employee in April 2023. He holds a B.S. in Engineering from Tohoku University and a M.S. in Engineering from Tohoku University.
Q&A
Place of birth/residence
Miyazaki/Tokyo
Hobbies, Favorite Things, Holidays
wine, cooking
Episodes from your school days (club activities, majors, etc.)
In high school I was a keeper on the soccer team, in college built rockets in a club, and in graduate school I did startup technology development!
Favorite country/episode
I was traveling alone in Singapore, gap year!
Favorite Company/Vision/Value
SpaceX：”To revolutionize space technology, with the ultimate goal of enabling people to live on other planets”
Why did you become a VC?
I believe that startups have the power to grow Japan in the future, and I wanted to help foster this ecosystem.
Favorite motto
God helps those who help themselves