Narimasa Makino

Narimasa Makino has worked in various roles across several companies since 2005. Narimasa began their career at Future Venture Capital Co., Ltd in 2005 as a Manager. In 2009, they joined the Advanced Scientific Technology & Management Research Institute of KYOTO as a Coordinator, where they mentored 10 people to make a company and business model. In 2011, they joined SunBridge Global Ventures Inc. as a Manager, where they were responsible for the cultivation of global venture companies originating in Japan. In 2014, they became the Director of The Founder Institute, a global entrepreneur training and startup launch program. In 2015, they co-founded and became CEO of Makers Boot Camp. In 2020, they co-founded and became CEO of Monozukuri Ventures.

Narimasa Makino received their Master degree in Management System from Kobe University between 2003 and 2005. Narimasa then attended Soka University between 1999 and 2003, where they received their degree in Management with a focus in International Business. Currently, they are enrolled in Doshisha University, where they are pursuing a PhD in Technology and Innovative Management, with a focus in Venture Capital and Entrepreneur Finance.