Tomohito Kinose

Tomohito Kinose is an serial entrepreneur, as technologist he co-founded Niwango (ex-Board of Director), provider of largest video sharing service in Japan. He started his research in AI and cyber security at the Faculty of Policy Studies, Keio University, where he was exposed to a variety of emerging technogogies. In 2005, he founded Niwango Inc. with Mr. Nobuo Kawakami, the Chairman of Dwango, and Hiroyuki Nishimura, the administrator of 2channel. He served as a director with his engineering skills, and was engaged in the planning and development of peripheral services for Nico Nico Douga. He has contributed to many companies as a serial entrepreneur and a person who views the entire process from management to development.

As a partner of Antler, he is responsible for the promotion of science and technology in Japan, including the commercialization of Japanese technology seeds and the promotion of the activities of engineers.