Kyoko Watanabe

Kyoko Watanabe has extensive experience in board governance and investment, currently serving as a Board Observer at Actuate Therapeutics, Inc. and Acepodia, and as a Managing Director at DEFTA Partners since 1996. DEFTA Partners focuses on seed and early-stage investments in high technology, particularly in the information technology and healthcare sectors across the US, Japan, Israel, and Europe. Kyoko Watanabe holds board positions at InformAI, which specializes in AI-driven healthcare solutions, iMedrix, known for its portable digital ECG, and 1World Online, among others. Additionally, ownership of Condor Valley and involvement with the San Francisco-Osaka Sister City Association and the Alliance Forum Foundation reflect a commitment to community and international relations. Educational qualifications include an MBA from the University of San Francisco School of Management and a BA from Seishin University.