Mike Onishi

Mike Onishi is an experienced business leader currently serving as Operating Partner at Global Forward Capital, a firm specializing in cybersecurity and global markets. As the Founder and CEO of Next Chapter Inc., Mike drives the launch and growth of foreign startups in the Japanese market. Additionally, Mike holds CEO positions at Blockvalue Inc. and GWP Inc., and serves as JAPAC GM at MyTaag and Japan GM at IDEAL OF SWEDEN. With a background in executive leadership at Johnson & Johnson and Crocs, Mike has a proven track record in sales, marketing, and operational development. Mike also shares expertise as an Adjunct Lecturer at Globis Executive School, focusing on marketing. An MBA graduate from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, Mike has furthered education with studies at prestigious institutions such as MIT and UC Berkeley.