Kento Yamada

Kento Yamada is a Talent Acquisition Specialist at SmartNews, contributing to a machine learning-driven platform dedicated to enhancing news accessibility. As an Executive Consultant at Grow, Kento assists startups in Japan and the APAC region, with a portfolio surpassing $1 million in raised funds. Previous roles include Technology Consultant at Michael Page and Software Engineer at Amoeba Energy Co., Ltd., where Kento focused on improving goods flow efficiency. Kento's musical achievements include serving as Assistant Principal Cellist for the Boston Philharmonic Youth Orchestra and Principal Cellist for the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras, with international performance experiences. Kento holds a Bachelor's degree in Environmental and Information Technology Studies from Keio University and is a former Massachusetts All-States qualifying track and field athlete.