About
Hisano Shimizu is a Program Manager at Scrum Ventures, working within the firm's HFX program and open innovation initiatives. The role focuses on connecting Japanese corporations with global startups and supporting new business development.
Experience
- Scrum VenturesProgram Managercurrent2026 — present
- Scrum VenturesSenior Associate2024 — 2025
- Scrum VenturesProgram Associate2022 — 2023Tokyo, Japan
- Hokkaido F Village XProgram Managercurrent2025 — present
- KPMGジャパン／KPMG JapanConsultant2020 — 2022Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Education
- International Christian UniversityBachelor of Arts - BA, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- University of LeedsExchange Student, Business2018 — 2019
- Kooperative Gesamtschule NorderneyGymnasium2012 — 2013
Skills & more
Event ManagementCross-functional CoordinationOperations ManagementStrategic ThinkingStructural AnalysisRapid LearningClient RelationsCross-functional CollaborationsCultivate team cultureDue Diligence / ResearchTeam BuildingOpen Innovation
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Project ManagementCritical ThinkingCreativity and InnovationLanguages English · German · Japanese
- Orthomolecular Nutrition Expert（認定ONE） — ＮＰＯ法人オーソモレキュラー分子栄養医学協会
- 化粧品成分検定 2級 — Cosmetic Ingredient Licensing Association
- German Diploma in Japan (grade 2) — Diploma Deutsch in Japan
From Hisano's professional profile.
Colleagues at Scrum Ventures
Ai Kashii
Fund Operations Senior Associate at Scrum Ventures
Akane Miura
Director of Marketing at Scrum Ventures
Akash Bhat
Investor at Scrum Ventures
Akihiro Tada
Advisor at Scrum Ventures
Akira Hagiwara
Senior Analyst at Scrum Ventures
Ashley Huang
Research Analyst at Scrum Ventures
Barak Berkowitz
Advisor at Scrum Ventures
Chris Park
Advisor at Scrum Ventures
Frequently asked questions
- Where does Hisano Shimizu work?
- Hisano Shimizu is Program Manager at Scrum Ventures.
Same school
Also attended International Christian University5
Also attended University of Leeds127
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Shared employers
Also worked at Scrum Ventures17
Tak MiyataInvestor at Scrum VenturesRyan MendozaPartner at Scrum VenturesMichael MatsumuraPartner at Scrum VenturesRyo HayashimaDirector of Portfolio Growth at Scrum VenturesMichael PromanPartner at Scrum VenturesMasami TakahashiGeneral Partner and Executive Chairman at Scrum Ventures
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