Ryosuke Kojima Top Executive
Tech-savvy business development and marketing strategy professional with 20+ years of experience developing technology products for B2B and B2C in both Japan and the USA, Possesses strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships to promote products in global markets and support business growth. Successful in applying technology to track marketing performance and achieve sales goals.
Industry:
Investment Management
Headquarters:
San Jose, California
Followers:
2065
Title:
Senior Director of Business Development
Company:
Pegasus Tech Ventures
Company Website:
https://pegasustechventures.com
Company Linkedin:
https://www.linkedin.com/company/pegasus-tech-ventures/
Company Size:
51-200
Current Job Duration:
1 yr 4 mos
Country:
United States
License And Certifications:
Name: Hubspot Inbound Certification
Authority: HubSpot
Company ID: None
Date: 5/2017
URL: https://linkedin.com/company/68529
Work Experience:
Title: Senior Director of Business Development
Company: Pegasus Tech Ventures
Company URL: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pegasus-tech-ventures/
Industry: Investment Management
Company Size: 51-200
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
Country: None
Employment Type: Full-time
Start At: 03-2025
Ends At: Present
Description: None
Title: Director Of Business Development
Company: Pegasus Tech Ventures
Company URL: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pegasus-tech-ventures/
Industry: Investment Management
Company Size: 51-200
Location: San Francisco Bay Area
Country: None
Employment Type: Full-time
Start At: 04-2022
Ends At: 04-2025
Description: None
Title: Business Development Manager
Company: Pegasus Tech Ventures
Company URL: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pegasus-tech-ventures/
Industry: Investment Management
Company Size: 51-200
Location: San Jose, CA, United States
Country: None
Employment Type: Full-time
Start At: 11-2019
Ends At: 04-2022
Description: Pegasus Tech Ventures is a global venture capital firm with headquarters in Silicon Valley. Pegasus has invested more than 250 startups worldwide, mainly in AI, Robotics, Big Data, Healthtech, Climate tech and other deep technologies. Pegasus is actively involved in supporting portfolio companies by connecting them with its network of global strategic partners. Pegasus also supports the global innovation ecosystem by running the Startup World Cup, one of the biggest international startup competitions in the world.
Perform due diligence and primary market research for potential investments
Develop funding partners to create business collaboration globally
Title: Manager, Strategic Marketing and Business Development
Company: U-CAN Americas, INC.
Company URL: None
Industry: None
Company Size: None
Location: San Jose, CA
Country: None
Employment Type: None
Start At: 06-2015
Ends At: 09-2019
Description: Establish US division of business for Japanese cultural education services. Design and launch online learning platform for US arts and crafts market with LMS, Ecommerce integration. Utilize data-driven customer relationship management scheme. Forged and maintain relationships with partner companies to drive sales, create product collaborations, and develop sales channels with Japanese bookstores, Amazon, Etsy, and Zulily.
- Successful launched go-to-market initiatives which supported increase in sales from zero to $30K.
- Integral in supporting growth rate of 150%+ over two years through digital and traditional marketing strategies.
Title: Overseas Business Producer
Company: U-CAN, Inc.
Company URL: None
Industry: None
Company Size: None
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Country: None
Employment Type: None
Start At: 11-2014
Ends At: 06-2015
Description: Supervised development of educational products such as IT distance learning courses and Japanese arts & crafts kits. Created and executed marketing campaigns and branding strategies for products in US market and B2B Chinese market. Led strategic discussions for overseas business focusing on US, European, and Chinese education markets. Utilized macroenvironment research to determine business compatibility with current market competition and consumer need.
- Built Chinese company website from scratch with support from partner developer.
Title: MBA - Class of 2014
Company: Hult International Business School
Company URL: https://www.linkedin.com/school/hult/
Industry: None
Company Size: None
Location: San Francisco, CA
Country: None
Employment Type: None
Start At: 09-2013
Ends At: 08-2014
Description: Graduate on August/2014
Hult International Business School is ranked 31st in the world and 21st in the U.S. by The Economist. Connect and team building with 90+ Nationalities.
Title: Online Media Business Producer
Company: Rakuten
Company URL: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rakuten/
Industry: Computer Software
Company Size: 10001+
Location: Tokyo,Japan
Country: None
Employment Type: None
Start At: 2009
Ends At: 05-2013
Description: Provide leadership and oversight for development of digital advertising products for group media. Directed advertising product development and drove profits internal group businesses and units including 22 business fields, subsidiaries, and special projects. Developed and implemented ad network, database analytics business, printed media ad business, business event planning and management points incentive marketing programs. Designed and applied sales budget and selling strategies. Analyzed market trends, compiled data, and presented results to executive team.
- Achieved growth rates of 120% - 200% per year in and sales totaling ¥2bn ($20M) for all assigned business units.
Title: Advertising Sales Leader
Company: Rakuten
Company URL: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rakuten/
Industry: Computer Software
Company Size: 10001+
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Country: None
Employment Type: None
Start At: 08-2004
Ends At: 10-2009
Description: Assigned accounts for Japan’s largest brands and advertising agencies including Toyota, Nissan, and Hokuhodo. Oversaw sales team of six with ¥1billion ($10M) p.a. budget. Built and maintained relationships with clients and outlets to increase profits and secure high retention.
- Increased web media advertising sales with 120% annual growth rate and approx. ¥400m-¥600m ($4-6M) in profits.
- Won Rakuten Prize 3x for customer satisfaction, professionalism, and creative campaign development.
Title: Advertising Sales Representative
Company: Impress corporation
Company URL: None
Industry: None
Company Size: None
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Country: None
Employment Type: None
Start At: 04-2001
Ends At: 07-2004
Description: Oversaw advertising sales for publishing media deals worth as much as ¥100m($1M) p.a. Led innovative collaborations and campaigns with global top computer companies such as Microsoft, Adobe, SONY, and ASUS. Created OEM manuals for mobile phones, OEM Publications, and web content.
- Pioneered direct sales pipeline with Taiwanese company HQs.
Education:
School: Hult International Business School
Degree: Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Activities: None
School: Meijigakuin University
Degree: Bachelor's degree, Sociology
Activities: None
Headline:
Senior Director of Business Development at Pegasus Tech Ventures
