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Michael ShewmakeunlockedHiro: together at Purdue University (2007–2009)
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Hiro: together at Sumitomo Corporation
About
Hiro Tomogae is Director of the Business Innovation Group at Sumitomo Corporation of the Americas, based in Silicon Valley, where he identifies new business opportunities in areas including Physical AI, Automation, Metal Recycling, and Critical Minerals. He joined Sumitomo Corporation in 2012 and progressed through roles in corporate credit review, trade operations, and metals trading across the Carbon Products, Iron Ore Sales, and Non-Ferrous Metals departments. From 2018 to 2023, he supported mining operations in the Americas and contributed to major asset transactions and digital transformation initiatives before transitioning to business innovation.
Experience
- Presidio VenturesDirectorcurrent2026 — presentSanta Clara, California, United States
- Sumitomo Corporation of AmericasDirectorcurrent2024 — presentSanta Clara County, California, United States
- Sumitomo Corporation of AmericasDirector2022 — 2024Santa Clara, California, United States
- Sumitomo CorporationManager, Digital Transformation, Non-Ferrous Metals Development Business Dept.2021 — 2022Tokyo, Japan
- Sumitomo Corporation主任2012 — 2021Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Skills & more
Leadership1Public Speaking1Microsoft Office4Microsoft Excel2Microsoft Word1Microsoft PowerPoint1Customer Service3Marketing1
From Hiro's professional profile.
Colleagues at Presidio Ventures
Ben Takeuchi
COO at Presidio Ventures
Dafydd Prole
Principal at Presidio Ventures
Ellen Pierce
VP Administration at Presidio Ventures
Jamie Tapscott
Operations Specialist at Presidio Ventures
Kei Yoshida
Principal at Presidio Ventures
Leonard Fong
Senior Controller at Presidio Ventures
Masood Pirzada
CEO at Presidio Ventures
Michelle Soon
Director of Finance at Presidio Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Hiro Tomogae?
- Hiro Tomogae is Director of the Business Innovation Group at Sumitomo Corporation of the Americas, based in Silicon Valley, where he identifies new business opportunities in areas including Physical AI, Automation, Metal Recycling, and Critical Minerals. He joined Sumitomo Corporation in 2012 and progressed through roles in corporate credit review, trade operations, and metals trading across the Carbon Products, Iron Ore Sales, and Non-Ferrous Metals departments. From 2018 to 2023, he supported mining operations in the Americas and contributed to major asset transactions and digital transformation initiatives before transitioning to business innovation.
- Where does Hiro Tomogae work?
- Hiro Tomogae is Director at Presidio Ventures.
- Where did Hiro Tomogae go to school?
- Hiro Tomogae studied at Purdue University (学士, 経営); International School of Beijing.
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Also attended International School of Beijing15
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Shared employers
Also worked at Sumitomo Corporation of Americas6
Seth NishidaSenior Director at Presidio VenturesTyler SchintoSenior Director at Presidio VenturesOshie SatoSenior Director at Presidio VenturesMyles HimenoSenior Director at Presidio VenturesJackson PeiSenior Associate at Closed Loop PartnersAndrew MacDonaldSenior Vice President of Acquisitions at Penwood Real Estate Investment Management
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