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Former entrepreneur and capitalist; currently advising companies and executives worldwide. Teaches at SBI Graduate School. Special Advisor to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Enterprise Forum of Japan, coaching and mentoring startups. For a more current bio, visit www.linkedin.com/in/nobbyyoshida Born in Japan, educated in Japan and the United States, currently lives 60% in Tokyo / 40% in Los Angeles. Experiences with managing companies and people in different countries and cultures in varying size and maturity. As a key member in the investment committee of SBI Investment (Japan's largest venture capital) for over 10 years, evaluated over 1,500 venture companies. Currently coaches/mentors and in some cases engages in hands-on management of companies needing his expertise. Past achievements include the legendary Japan entry and the $5B IPO of Trend Micro, now a Tokyo Stock Exchange company, Chairman and CEO of IPLocks Inc. until it is sold to Fortinet Inc. (NASDAQ: FTNT), and
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- • 559 investors hold the President role in VCSift. Nobby Yoshida is one of them.
- • 199 investors are based in Japan.
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