Taizo Son

Mr. Taizo Son joins Golden Equator as a special advisor to the group.

Mr. Son is the Founder of Mistletoe, Inc., the collective impact collective that facilitates the growth of startups and venture companies in the United States, Japan, India and Southeast Asia. As a serial entrepreneur, Mr. Son has extensive experience in investing and incubating IT driven venture companies in Asia. Mr. Son also serves as board member and advisor to various global IT companies.

Prior to Mistletoe, Mr. Taizo founded MOVIDA JAPAN in 2009 with the vision to create a Silicon Valley-like venture ecosystem in East Asia by the year 2030. In 2002, he founded Gungho Online, one of the most successful online gaming companies in Japan. The firm went through an IPO in 2005.

Mr. Son strongly believes that by nurturing entrepreneurs, the world can be transformed into a better place for future generations.