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About
Hiroaki Ohta is Representative Director and General Partner at WASEDA University Ventures, where he supports early-stage deep-tech startups, and also serves as a Board Member at Nanofiber Quantum Technologies and Advisor to the President of Waseda University for Innovation Strategy. His earlier career included research roles at ROHM Semiconductor, Kyoto University, and the University of California, Santa Barbara, followed by consulting at McKinsey & Company from 2010; he served as President and CEO of drone company ACSL Inc. from 2016, leading its 2018 IPO on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and later as Chairman until March 2022. Ohta co-founded Blue Laser Fusion Inc. with Shuji Nakamura and holds a Ph.D. in Energy Science from Kyoto University.
Experience
- Nanofiber Quantum TechnologiesBoard Membercurrent2023 — presentPalo Alto, California, United States
- Quanmatic Inc.Board Membercurrent2023 — presentTokyo, Japan
- Power Diamond SystemsBoard Membercurrent2022 — presentTokyo, Japan
- WASEDA University Ventures (WUV)Representative Director, General Partner, Board Membercurrent2022 — present
- Blue Laser FusionCo-Founder, Chief Technology Officer, Board Member2022 — 2026Palo Alto, California, United States
- ACSL Ltd.Representative Director, President, CEO, Chiarman, Board Member2017 — 2022Tokyo, Japan
- ACSL Ltd.Chief Operating Officer, Board Member2016 — 2017
- McKinsey & CompanyAssociate Principal2010 — 2016Tokyo, Japan
- University of California, Santa BarbaraProject scientist2008 — 2010Santa Barbara County, California, United States
- Kyoto UniversityAssistant professor2008Kyoto, Japan
- Rohm Co., Ltd.Scientist2004 — 2007Kyoto, Japan
Skills & more
Physics4Management1Start-ups1Materials Science7Research7Product Development4Semiconductors4Strategy2Venture CapitalConsulting1LeadershipCEOs
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DronesBoard of DirectorsFrom Hiroaki's professional profile.
Colleagues at Waseda University Ventures
Aiko Sekine
Auditor at Waseda University Ventures
Daisuke Niwa
Partner at Waseda University Ventures
Hiroaki Ota
Representative Director; General Partner at Waseda University Ventures
Satoko Ohno
Partner at Waseda University Ventures
Ted Yamamoto
General Partner at Waseda University Ventures
Tetsuya Yamamoto
Representative Director; General Partner at Waseda University Ventures
Yasuyuki "Tex" Abe
Chairman at WASEDA University Ventures, Inc.
Yasuyuki Abe
Chairman of the Board at Waseda University Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Who is Hiroaki Ohta?
- Hiroaki Ohta is Representative Director and General Partner at WASEDA University Ventures, where he supports early-stage deep-tech startups, and also serves as a Board Member at Nanofiber Quantum Technologies and Advisor to the President of Waseda University for Innovation Strategy. His earlier career included research roles at ROHM Semiconductor, Kyoto University, and the University of California, Santa Barbara, followed by consulting at McKinsey & Company from 2010; he served as President and CEO of drone company ACSL Inc. from 2016, leading its 2018 IPO on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, and later as Chairman until March 2022. Ohta co-founded Blue Laser Fusion Inc. with Shuji Nakamura and holds a Ph.D. in Energy Science from Kyoto University.
- Where does Hiroaki Ohta work?
- Hiroaki Ohta is General Partner at Waseda University Ventures.
- Where did Hiroaki Ohta go to school?
- Hiroaki Ohta studied at Kyoto University (Ph.D, Energy Science, Physics, Applied Physics).
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Shared employers
Also worked at McKinsey & Company2,000
Ann Miura-KoCo-founding Partner at FloodgateJeremy LiewPartner at Lightspeed Venture PartnersMike SpeiserManaging Director at Sutter Hill VenturesJeremy LevinePartner at Bessemer Venture PartnersFabrice GrindaCo-founder & Managing Partner at FJ LabsJeppe RindomCo-founder & CEO of Pleo
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Also worked at University of California, Santa Barbara69
Erica DelamareInvestor at DaphniChris DegierePartner, Data Intelligence Group at TCVJustin FengSenior Associate at Atlas VentureMatthew StottsCo-founder and Partner at Cerulean VenturesTim ArnoldInvestor at Steamwork VenturesEmily SimsInvestor at VMG Partners
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Also worked at Kyoto University19
Shinobu SuzukiScientific Advisor at RDiscoveryYuki HasegawaHead of Healthcare Investment at Whiz Partners Inc.Shota OzawaDirector at MC Healthcare VenturesAnis UzzamanFounder and CEO at Pegasus Tech VenturesOlivier TakJunior Partner at Curie CapitalYoshinori HaraJapan Advisory Board Member at Benhamou Global Ventures
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