Paul T. Masuda
InvestorCo-Founder and Partner at Sage Capital Β· Venture Partner at Sozo Ventures
Tokyo, Japan
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About
Paul T. Masuda joined Sozo Ventures in June 2022, bringing over 30 years of experience in new business and innovation development across logistics, transportation, and e-commerce. He previously served as Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer and Senior Vice President at Yamato Transport U.S.A. Inc. and earlier worked as a Project Manager for Yamato Holdings and Yamato Transport, leading joint venture projects in India, Vietnam, and South Korea. At Sozo, he helps startups extend their business development between the U.S. and Japan; he holds a B.A. from Rikkyo University and became a Certified Logistics Master in 2000.
Invests in
Logistics & Supply Chain
Experience
- Sozo VenturesVenture Partnercurrent2024 β presentTokyo, Japan
- Sozo VenturesSenior Director2022 β 2024Tokyo, Japan
- YAMATO TRANSPORT U.S.A., INC.Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer, Senior Vice President | Corporate Planning2017 β 2022Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- YAMATO TRANSPORT U.S.A., INC.General Manager | Corporate Planning2016Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- YAMATO TRANSPORT U.S.A., INC.Senior Manager | Sales Development2015Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
- YAMATO HOLDINGS CO., LTD.Project Manager | Business Development2012 β 2014Tokyo, Japan
- YAMATO TRANSPORT CO., LTD.Project Manager | Business Development2006 β 2012Tokyo, Japan
- BOOK SERVICE CO., LTD.Director | Business Development2004 β 2005Tokyo, Japan
- YAMATO TRANSPORT CO., LTD.Manager1998 β 2003Greater Tokyo Area
- YAMATO TRANSPORT CO., LTD.Project Specialist1990 β 1998Tokyo, Japan
Skills & more
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MarketingCRMAccount ManagementCertified Logistics Master 2000: Japan Institute of Logistics SystemsLeadershipStrategyLanguages ζ₯ζ¬θͺ Β· θ±θͺ
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Paul T. Masuda?
- Paul T. Masuda joined Sozo Ventures in June 2022, bringing over 30 years of experience in new business and innovation development across logistics, transportation, and e-commerce. He previously served as Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer and Senior Vice President at Yamato Transport U.S.A. Inc. and earlier worked as a Project Manager for Yamato Holdings and Yamato Transport, leading joint venture projects in India, Vietnam, and South Korea. At Sozo, he helps startups extend their business development between the U.S. and Japan; he holds a B.A. from Rikkyo University and became a Certified Logistics Master in 2000.
- Where does Paul T. Masuda work?
- Paul T. Masuda is Co-Founder and Partner at Sage Capital.
- What does Paul T. Masuda invest in?
- Paul T. Masuda invests in Logistics & Supply Chain.
- Where did Paul T. Masuda go to school?
- Paul T. Masuda studied at Rikkyo University (Bachelor of Arts, Law & Politics).
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Also attended Rikkyo University13
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Also worked at Sozo Ventures22
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