Hikaru Kasai
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Krishna Reddy
If you’re looking to work with someone who can help you reach your full potential, Hikaru is that person. I’ve worked with Hikaru for several years, and he played an integral role in helping me develop my skills in this industry. He positively influenced my career trajectory and helped me build confidence in this challenging field. Thanks Hikaru.
Krishna Reddy
If you’re looking to work with someone who can help you reach your full potential, Hikaru is that person. I’ve worked with Hikaru for several years, and he played an integral role in helping me develop my skills in this industry. He positively influenced my career trajectory and helped me build confidence in this challenging field. Thanks Hikaru.
Krishna Reddy
If you’re looking to work with someone who can help you reach your full potential, Hikaru is that person. I’ve worked with Hikaru for several years, and he played an integral role in helping me develop my skills in this industry. He positively influenced my career trajectory and helped me build confidence in this challenging field. Thanks Hikaru.
Krishna Reddy
If you’re looking to work with someone who can help you reach your full potential, Hikaru is that person. I’ve worked with Hikaru for several years, and he played an integral role in helping me develop my skills in this industry. He positively influenced my career trajectory and helped me build confidence in this challenging field. Thanks Hikaru.
Credentials
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Blockchain Essentials
IBMJul, 2019- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Elevate Ventures [EV]
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Hong Kong
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Information Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Partner
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Jul 2020 - Present
• Analyzes and performs due diligence on projects in DeFi, Blockchain Protocols, Decentralized ID, Crypto Compliance, Data and more• Researches uses cases and technical integration opportunities for DeFi, Blockchain, Crypto and related companies• Designs presentations, marketing material and business analysis reports • Implements workflows and SOPs to enhance operational efficiency
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Executive Vice President
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Nov 2018 - Jul 2020
• Researched emerging technologies, created 17+ business use cases, performed due diligence and identified 70+ strategic partners to analyze growth strategies for clients/portfolio projects• Analyzed and explained blockchain, AI, DLT, cryptocurrency and related technology concepts in simple business lingo to C-levels• Hired, trained and managed a team of 8 across Research, Media, Digital and Ventures divisions to execute operations and business strategies• Closed advisory clients and partners, such as with a $990M annual volume global FinTech payments company• Orchestrated business relations by introducing clients/portfolio projects to strategic partners in FinTech, blockchain, compliance, exchanges and analytics firms• Led project management in website development, social media, use case research and case study analysis. Organized campaign to reach 1000 new users in 4 days for portfolio company• Designed standard operating procedures and workflows with Trello, Google Drive, Slack, Zoho and other tools Show less
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The Human & Machine Podcast
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Host
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Mar 2021 - Present
About The Human & Machine Looking for different ways to make complex knowledge available to the average person, Hikaru AKA The Very Boring Machine and Tlahui AKA The Very Average Human have joined forces to develop a podcast that simplifies Web3 projects. Hikaru and Tlahui take advantage of their massively different personalities to try injecting a human touch and sense of humor to what is otherwise technical and challenging to understand. The Co-Hosts interview Web3 projects to get simplistic answers—so simple that even The Human understands—sometimes :P Show less
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Blockchain at UCI
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lead Member
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Dec 2017 - Jun 2019
• Lead Member of the University of California, Irvine blockchain organization bringing together students, faculty, companies and community in a professional environment • Lead organizer for events such as Women in Blockchain (~400 people) and Blockathon (blockchain workshop for developers) • Hosted weekly events with companies such as NEM, ConsenSys, Deloitte, BlockApps to bring education and networking opportunities • Lead Member of the University of California, Irvine blockchain organization bringing together students, faculty, companies and community in a professional environment • Lead organizer for events such as Women in Blockchain (~400 people) and Blockathon (blockchain workshop for developers) • Hosted weekly events with companies such as NEM, ConsenSys, Deloitte, BlockApps to bring education and networking opportunities
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Irvine Crypto
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United States
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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Member
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Dec 2017 - Jun 2019
• Irvine Crypto brings together the community to promote, discuss, and educate about the emerging cryptocurrency market • Researched token economics, market trends and blockchain developments • Educated members on blockchain and crypto projects, business use cases and market trends • Irvine Crypto brings together the community to promote, discuss, and educate about the emerging cryptocurrency market • Researched token economics, market trends and blockchain developments • Educated members on blockchain and crypto projects, business use cases and market trends
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LUXSENS
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Hong Kong
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Retail Luxury Goods and Jewelry
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Business Analyst
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Feb 2018 - Nov 2018
• Developed content for whitepaper, websites, one-pagers, decks • Created reports, research and business cases for application of blockchain and luxury goods • Led business development and cross-coordinated strategic partnerships, product development and marketing strategies • Researched and performed due diligence on competitors, potential partners, investors and market landscape to guide C-levels on business decision making • Developed content for whitepaper, websites, one-pagers, decks • Created reports, research and business cases for application of blockchain and luxury goods • Led business development and cross-coordinated strategic partnerships, product development and marketing strategies • Researched and performed due diligence on competitors, potential partners, investors and market landscape to guide C-levels on business decision making
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Engineering Student Council (UC Irvine)
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Webmaster
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Mar 2016 - May 2018
• Developed the official website for the UC Irvine Henry Samueli School of Engineering's Engineering Student Council (ESC) using HTML5, CSS, and Bootstrap • Improved the student registration system for ESC organized events to serve ~5,000 engineers • Managed IT system and liaised with university personnel to support the organization’s backend system • Developed the official website for the UC Irvine Henry Samueli School of Engineering's Engineering Student Council (ESC) using HTML5, CSS, and Bootstrap • Improved the student registration system for ESC organized events to serve ~5,000 engineers • Managed IT system and liaised with university personnel to support the organization’s backend system
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iD Tech Camps
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United States
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Education Management
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300 - 400 Employee
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Programming Instructor
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Jul 2017 - Aug 2017
• iD Tech Camps is the #1 summer tech camp in the world for ages 7-17, with over 20 years of expertise and 400,000 alumni • Taught Python programming and computer building courses (Pi-Top) to 40+ students with personalized teaching strategies for effective learning • Developed weekly agenda for students to learn, practice, and enhance life + STEM skills under a tight summer camp schedule • Assessed student learning progress and dynamically adjusted personalized teaching plans according to each student's skill level Show less
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Education
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UC Irvine
Bachelors of Science, Computer Engineering
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