Yuka Nagashima

Originally from Japan, Yuka co-founded two tech startups in Hawai'i. She then directed the Hawai'i government’s innovation policies as the executive director and CEO of the High Technology Development Corporation, where she implemented innovation initiatives, drafted legislation to enrich Hawai'i’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, led incubation centers and mentoring programs, and advised executive teams.

Now residing in Silicon Valley, Yuka acts as an interim executive for startups and advises founders through her consulting firm, Paideia Enterprises. She is currently the president of Astia, a nonprofit that levels the playing field for female entrepreneurs by providing access to capital and networks.