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Yoko Okano

Investor

Founding Partner at First Row Partners · Scout at Crosscut Ventures

Seattle, Washington, United States

About

Founding Partner of First Row Partners who has co-invested in 20+ pre-seed startups across the US and Canada since 2020.

Contact· self-published, not guessed

Invests in

AI & Machine LearningData & InfrastructureEnterprise SoftwareMedia & EntertainmentSaaS

Experience

  1. First Row PartnersFounding Partnercurrent2019 — presentGreater Seattle Area
  2. Crosscut VenturesScoutcurrent2021 — present
  3. University of Washington Master of Science in EntrepreneurshipLecturercurrent2022 — presentSeattle, Washington, United States
  4. Find VenturesAdvisory Board Membercurrent2021 — present
  5. Self-employedAngel Investorcurrent2015 — present
  6. Venture OutInvestor & Mentorcurrent2019 — present
  7. Seattle Angel ConferenceFund Manager (XIV), Participant (X, XI, XIII, XV), Sponsor (XVI, XVIII)2016 — 2020Greater Seattle Area
  8. GrubstakesCore Team, Investor2017 — 2019Seattle, WA
  9. Actively Learn (acquired by Achieve 3000)Advisor2018
  10. Actively Learn (acquired by Achieve 3000)Director of Product2016 — 2018Seattle, WA
  11. SmartwhereProduct Marketing2015 — 2016Seattle, WA
  12. Google, Inc.Strategic Partnerships2013 — 2015Seattle, WA
  13. Google, Inc.Strategist, Google Books and News2009 — 2012Mountain View, CA and Seattle, WA
  14. Google, Inc.Associate, Google Books and News2008 — 2009Mountain View, CA
  15. Google, Inc.Associate, Google AdWords2007 — 2008Mountain View, CA
  16. Kenny Endo Taiko Ensemble/Taiko Center of the PacificProfessional Ensemble Member2006 — 2007Honolulu, HI
  17. Summer Taiko @ StanfordAssistant Teacher2003 — 2007Stanford, CA
  18. Doi Luke & Miyatake, LLLCOffice Staff2006 — 2007Honolulu, HI
  19. Stanford Program in International and Cross-Cultural EducationFreeman Spogli Research Intern2005 — 2006Stanford, CA

Skills & more

Digital Media16Content Strategy16Strategy19Cross-functional Team Leadership11Research9Leadership8Training6Online Operations6Social Networking5Public Speaking5E-commerce4Content Management4
+12 moreNew MediaDigital StrategyStrategic PartnershipsAnalyticsUser ExperiencePublishingEntrepreneurshipPartner ManagementJapaneseFacebookMobile AdvertisingMarketing Strategy

Languages English · Japanese

From Yoko's professional profile.

Colleagues at First Row Partners

Aqil Pasha
Vice President at Jump Capital
Kayla Renz
Chief of Staff at First Row Partners
Minda Brusse
Founding Partner at First Row Partners

Frequently asked questions

Who is Yoko Okano?
Founding Partner of First Row Partners who has co-invested in 20+ pre-seed startups across the US and Canada since 2020.
Where does Yoko Okano work?
Yoko Okano is Founding Partner at First Row Partners.
What does Yoko Okano invest in?
Yoko Okano invests in AI & Machine Learning, Data & Infrastructure, Enterprise Software, Media & Entertainment, SaaS.
Where did Yoko Okano go to school?
Yoko Okano studied at Stanford University (B.A., Music (History)).

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Shared employers

Also worked at University of Washington Master of Science in Entrepreneurship13

Minda BrusseFounding Partner at First Row PartnersNathan McDonaldManaging Partner & CEO at Keiretsu CapitalJake RhynerAnalyst at Syno Capital, LLCIzzy JohnsonSenior Fund Accountant at S2G InvestmentsJP NicolsCofounder & Managing Director at Alloy LabsMarty CollinsHead of Portfolio Development at M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)

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Also worked at Find Ventures3

Martina WelkhoffManaging Partner at WXR FundJen HallerPartner and Chief of Staff at Ascend Venture CapitalLaura CloseFounder at Included

Also worked at Seattle Angel Conference5

Aqil PashaVice President at Jump CapitalMinda BrusseFounding Partner at First Row PartnersDesney TanVenture Partner at SeaX VenturesJonathan KagleManaging Partner at VentureUsMarion DesmazièresPortfolio Development at M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)

Also worked at Grubstakes3

Minda BrusseFounding Partner at First Row PartnersDavid GrampaVenture Partner at Graham Walker VentureMarion DesmazièresPortfolio Development at M12 (Microsoft's Venture Fund)