Marina Shimono

Marina Shimono serves as the Scouting and Licensing Manager at KWS Group since February 2022, focusing on the global open innovation strategy, external collaborations, and contract negotiations. Prior experience includes leading the Digital Innovation Accelerator at KWS Group, where Marina oversaw due diligence for digital startups and executed partnership strategies. As the founder of Eden Coliving, Marina launched a lifestyle platform for location-independent workers. Previous roles include International Technology Scout at MTS Group, where Marina reported on industry trends and established partnerships with startups, and Venture Capital Associate at Seedstars, coordinating contests across multiple countries and managing startup selection processes. Marina holds a Bachelor's Degree in Architecture and Urbanism from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie and has pursued further education in sustainable futures and urban planning.