Where does Yo Shibata work?

Yo Shibata is Founder of Tailor.

Where did Yo Shibata go to school?

Yo Shibata studied at The University of Tokyo (BA, Economics).

Yo Shibata

Founder

Founder at Tailor

Mountain View, California, United States

FoundedTailor · YC

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Yo Shibata is co-founder and CEO of Tailor. He previously founded Smapo, which was acquired by Rakuten in retail technology, and Shoppi, acquired by IMJ as a mobile application; he also co-founded ventures in fintech and healthcare technology, and worked as a consultant at McKinsey.

Founder at Tailor YC S22

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Yo went through Y Combinator (Summer 2022) — any YC alum in your network can reach them through the YC community.

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Tailor's investors · 7

ANRITokyo Global BrainTokyo · $100K checks · since 2022 Globis Capital PartnersTokyo · $18M checks i-nest capitalTokyo Spiral CapitalTokyo Spiral Innovation Partners Y CombinatorSan Francisco · $500K checks · since 2022

Co-founders at Tailor

Misato TakahashiFounder

Experience

tailor inc.Co-Foundercurrent2021 — presentSan Francisco Bay Area
Watashikampo, Inc.Co-Foundercurrent2017 — presentTokyo, Japan
Funds, Inc.Co-Foundercurrent2016 — presentTokyo, Japan
Spotlight, inc. (Japan)Founder/CEO2011 — 2015Tokyo, Japan
McKinsey & CompanyAssociate2007 — 2011
Code Start Inc.Founder/CEO2010 — 2011
Alco, inc. (Japan)Marketing Director / Founding member2005 — 2007Tokyo, Japan

Skills & more

Entrepreneurship2ConsultingProduct ManagementManagementLeadershipProduct DevelopmentProduct Marketing

Languages English · Japanese

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Yo Shibata?: Yo Shibata is co-founder and CEO of Tailor. He previously founded Smapo, which was acquired by Rakuten in retail technology, and Shoppi, acquired by IMJ as a mobile application; he also co-founded ventures in fintech and healthcare technology, and worked as a consultant at McKinsey.
Where does Yo Shibata work?: Yo Shibata is Founder of Tailor.
What companies did Yo Shibata found?: Yo Shibata founded Tailor.
Where did Yo Shibata go to school?: Yo Shibata studied at The University of Tokyo (BA, Economics).