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Forbes JAPAN

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Find your way into Forbes JAPAN

533 people in our graph share verified history with the Forbes JAPAN team — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

Chris Bischoffunlockedknows Makoto Takano · together at Goldman Sachs (overlapped)
×2knows the team · via Human Rights Watch
×2knows the team · via Waseda University
×7knows the team · via Goldman Sachs

Forbes JAPAN is the Japanese edition of the Forbes brand, publishing online news and articles covering business, finance, technology, careers, and lifestyle for a Japanese audience. It also runs editorial award programs and events such as the RISING STAR AWARD and Destinations of the Year.

Founders & leadership

MTMakoto Takano
Makoto TakanoinFounderMakoto Takano holds engineering degrees from Waseda University and brings 25+ years of experience in financial services, including leadership roles at Daiwa Securities, Goldman Sachs Asset Management, and PIMCO Japan, before transitioning to media and venture capital in 2014 as CEO and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes JAPAN and co-founder of D4V venture capital.

Investors · 1

Founder mafia

2 people who came through Forbes JAPAN went on to found or lead other companies.

Frequently asked questions

What does Forbes JAPAN do?
Forbes JAPAN is the Japanese edition of the Forbes brand, publishing online news and articles covering business, finance, technology, careers, and lifestyle for a Japanese audience. It also runs editorial award programs and events such as the RISING STAR AWARD and Destinations of the Year.
Who founded Forbes JAPAN?
Forbes JAPAN was founded by Makoto Takano.
Who are Forbes JAPAN's investors?
Forbes JAPAN's investors include i Cubed Ventures.