Shota Ushihara

Shota Ushihara is a seasoned professional in venture capital and business development with extensive experience in the technology sector. Currently serving as a Corporate Venture Capital/Venture Investment Manager at Fujitsu Research of America and Fujitsu, Ushihara focuses on sourcing and conducting due diligence for investments in technology startups across various sectors, including manufacturing and healthy living. As a Principal at Fujitsu Ventures, Ushihara engages in strategic investments in global technology startups. Prior experience includes acting as Investment Director at Omron Ventures, where investment in B2B, SaaS, IoT, Robotics, and AI was prioritized. Earlier roles involved establishing business development initiatives at NEC Corporation of America and managing telecommunications systems at NEC Networks & System Integration Corporation. Ushihara holds a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering technology from Kurume National College of Technology.