Atsushi Taira

Atsushi Taira is a prominent figure in the startup ecosystem, currently serving as Chairman of The Edgeof since March 2023, a venture founded to enhance the Asian startup landscape with a focus on αStartups aiming for technological innovation and social impact. Taira holds the position of Managing Director at Mistletoe Singapore Pte. Ltd. and Executive Partner at Mistletoe Japan Inc., where responsibilities include nurturing startups and sourcing investment opportunities across the US, Japan, and Asia/India. Additionally, Taira is involved with various organizations as a Board Member or Auditor, including Craft Health, FTX Japan, and Gastrotope Private Limited. Taira's education includes a Master's degree in Industrial Management from Waseda Graduate University and a Bachelor's degree in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence from Waseda University.