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Scrum Ventures Establishes Scrum Studio Co., Ltd., Brings on Former Uber and WeWork Executive as PresidentSAN FRANCISCO, March 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Scrum Ventures today announced it has established Scrum Studio Co., Ltd., an open innovation studio platform. Masami Takahashi, previously with Uber Japan and WeWork Japan, will join the newly established entity as President. Scrum Studio Co., Ltd. will incorporate and build on the studio programs that Scrum Ventures has created over the last two years. To date, three studio programs have been launched, including SPORTS TECH TOKYO, SmartCityX, and Food Tech Studio -- Bites! Now as an independent entity, Scrum Studio Co., Ltd. will focus on the following pillars to create new business opportunities:
"Thus far, Scrum's studio efforts have brought together more than 50 leading Japanese corporate partners, more than 200 mentors from around the world, and invited entrepreneurs from more than 40 countries to participate in programs focused on smart cities, food tech, and sports," said Tak Miyata, General Partner and Founder of Scrum Ventures. "With Masami's international experience working with large corporations and startups from around the world, we are very excited to welcome him to lead Scrum Studio Co., Ltd. and expand its business. Together we will connect Japanese Innovation Executive Joins to Drive Growth Takahashi commented, "Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the world is entering a period of great transformation to build the foundations of a new social environment. The use of technology and open innovation that transcends industries and borders is crucial in order to update the norms that we have become accustomed to. By leveraging my experiences launching new businesses and bridging large companies with start-ups, I will strive to create new values and innovations that have a positive impact on society." About Masami Takahashi Takahashi earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Chicago and an MBA from INSEAD. About Scrum Studio Co., Ltd. About Scrum Ventures View original content:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/scrum-ventures-establishes-scrum-studio-co-ltd-brings-on-former-uber-and-wework-executive-as-president-301241178.html SOURCE Scrum Ventures |