Gempei Asama

Director, Global Division, Deloitte Tohmatsu Venture Support Co., Ltd. / Access to Tokyo, General Manager

Karen Nishizaki

Startup Division, Deloitte Tohmatsu Venture Support Co., Ltd. / Access to Tokyo, Program Manager

Anand Gopalan

Chief Strategy Officer – Crown Digital

Anand Gopalan is a seasoned global finance and corporate development leader, offering extensive guidance to companies at different growth stages. He has a successful track record in executing strategic finance, restructuring, and business development transactions worldwide, particularly in innovative sectors like sustainability, mobility, financial technology, and consumer technology.
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Cheryl Tong

Advisory Board Member – Crown Digital(Japan Business Representative)

Cheryl Tong is a dynamic entrepreneur and angel investor with an engineering foundation, driven by a passion for empowering startups to thrive. Through her expertise in fundraising, talent acquisition, and business development, she has become a trusted ally for global startups and cross-border business owners. As the Creator and Host of Today’s Startup and Co-Host of Tech News Around the World, Cheryl amplifies innovation and inspires entrepreneurs globally, shaping conversations at the intersection of technology, business, and impact.
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