Masahiro Moriya

Masahiro Moriya currently serves as the Manager of Innovation Marketing and Corporate Venturing at Hitachi, where the focus is on providing insights into innovation trends and facilitating collaborations with startups in the IT × OT × AI sectors. Previous experience includes managerial roles at SoftBank in new business development within the Web3 and generative AI fields, corporate strategy, and strategic alliances, notably supporting WeWork’s expansion into Japan. Additional roles include leading business promotion for a joint venture with WeWork Japan at OfaaS Corp., structuring AI-driven projects at Deepcore, and managing private sector partnerships at the Japan International Cooperation Agency. Masahiro has a comprehensive educational background, including an MBA from the University of Tsukuba, a Master of Laws and Politics from Hitotsubashi University, and a Bachelor of Laws from Keio University. Areas of interest encompass advancements in Physical AI, agent-based systems, quantum computing, and international startup ecosystems.