Kay Makishi
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Amelia Hagen
Back in September 2012, Kay and I were the first 'non-Japanese' to get involved and take leadership roles within the TEDxFukuoka organization. Having worked with Kay on a variety of projects, I was thrilled to have her as a teammate once again. From scratch and amid challenges, she created a structure for reviewing, interviewing, and bringing new TEDxFukuoka volunteers on board our new and growing team, thus setting the high standard for future TxF events. Proactive, diligent, approachable, committed, creative, enthusiastic - I might run out of positive adjectives with which to describe Kay. With her 'impossible is nothing' attitude, I am certain she will achieve great things and she is only getting started.
Julia Mace
Kay's leadership was constantly positive and supportive her her team. She worked hard to ensure that each of her fellow council members were achieving their personal goals as well as serving the community we represented to the best of their ability.
Amelia Hagen
Back in September 2012, Kay and I were the first 'non-Japanese' to get involved and take leadership roles within the TEDxFukuoka organization. Having worked with Kay on a variety of projects, I was thrilled to have her as a teammate once again. From scratch and amid challenges, she created a structure for reviewing, interviewing, and bringing new TEDxFukuoka volunteers on board our new and growing team, thus setting the high standard for future TxF events. Proactive, diligent, approachable, committed, creative, enthusiastic - I might run out of positive adjectives with which to describe Kay. With her 'impossible is nothing' attitude, I am certain she will achieve great things and she is only getting started.
Julia Mace
Kay's leadership was constantly positive and supportive her her team. She worked hard to ensure that each of her fellow council members were achieving their personal goals as well as serving the community we represented to the best of their ability.
Amelia Hagen
Back in September 2012, Kay and I were the first 'non-Japanese' to get involved and take leadership roles within the TEDxFukuoka organization. Having worked with Kay on a variety of projects, I was thrilled to have her as a teammate once again. From scratch and amid challenges, she created a structure for reviewing, interviewing, and bringing new TEDxFukuoka volunteers on board our new and growing team, thus setting the high standard for future TxF events. Proactive, diligent, approachable, committed, creative, enthusiastic - I might run out of positive adjectives with which to describe Kay. With her 'impossible is nothing' attitude, I am certain she will achieve great things and she is only getting started.
Julia Mace
Kay's leadership was constantly positive and supportive her her team. She worked hard to ensure that each of her fellow council members were achieving their personal goals as well as serving the community we represented to the best of their ability.
Amelia Hagen
Back in September 2012, Kay and I were the first 'non-Japanese' to get involved and take leadership roles within the TEDxFukuoka organization. Having worked with Kay on a variety of projects, I was thrilled to have her as a teammate once again. From scratch and amid challenges, she created a structure for reviewing, interviewing, and bringing new TEDxFukuoka volunteers on board our new and growing team, thus setting the high standard for future TxF events. Proactive, diligent, approachable, committed, creative, enthusiastic - I might run out of positive adjectives with which to describe Kay. With her 'impossible is nothing' attitude, I am certain she will achieve great things and she is only getting started.
Julia Mace
Kay's leadership was constantly positive and supportive her her team. She worked hard to ensure that each of her fellow council members were achieving their personal goals as well as serving the community we represented to the best of their ability.
Credentials
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日本語能力試験１級
日本国際教育支援協会、国際交流基金,Jan, 2011- Sep, 2024
Experience
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BeyondTrucks
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United States
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Growth Officer
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Dec 2021 - Present
Chief Growth Officer at BeyondTrucks. BeyondTrucks makes growing a great trucking business easy, transporting carriers into the future with smart technology, powering operations, finances, and people. We are fueled by Pear VC, Alumni Ventures, Liquid2, Gaingels, and other leading investors. WE ARE HIRING! Chief Growth Officer at BeyondTrucks. BeyondTrucks makes growing a great trucking business easy, transporting carriers into the future with smart technology, powering operations, finances, and people. We are fueled by Pear VC, Alumni Ventures, Liquid2, Gaingels, and other leading investors. WE ARE HIRING!
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Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Foundation
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Advisor
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Apr 2020 - Present
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Invest Tokyo
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Japan
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Executive Offices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Ambassador
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Oct 2021 - Present
Connect global supply chain startups to Japanese investors/corporate customers https://www.investtokyo.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/en/ Connect global supply chain startups to Japanese investors/corporate customers https://www.investtokyo.metro.tokyo.lg.jp/en/
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Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator
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United States
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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1 - 100 Employee
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Mentor
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2017 - Present
NYC-based VC fund/tech accelerator. 230+ portcos, $1b+ raised, $6b+ market cap NYC-based VC fund/tech accelerator. 230+ portcos, $1b+ raised, $6b+ market cap
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KEM Growth
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Principal
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2017 - Present
Growth for VC-backed B2B supply chain tech startups. Operational partner to founders. Capital intros to FoF/VC/PE Growth for VC-backed B2B supply chain tech startups. Operational partner to founders. Capital intros to FoF/VC/PE
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Makishi Apparel
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United States
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Retail
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Founder
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2017 - 2020
Managed entire supply chain (manufacturing, logistics) and go-to-market for a sustainable women’s travelwear brand https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/littlebamboodress/little-bamboo-dress-5-pockets-and-packable Managed entire supply chain (manufacturing, logistics) and go-to-market for a sustainable women’s travelwear brand https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/littlebamboodress/little-bamboo-dress-5-pockets-and-packable
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Erasmus For Young Entrepreneurs
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Strategic Management Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Development
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2016 - 2018
Scaled EU supply chain startups to US/Japan Scaled EU supply chain startups to US/Japan
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University of Oxford
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United Kingdom
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Research Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Masters
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2015 - 2016
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Central Asia
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United States
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Restaurants
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Solo cycled the Silk Road from China to Uzbekistan 5000 miles before Oxford
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Apr 2015 - Aug 2015
Because I wanted to, said I would, so did. https://silkpeacecycle.wordpress.com/about/ Because I wanted to, said I would, so did. https://silkpeacecycle.wordpress.com/about/
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The Association for Japan Exchange and Teaching (AJET)
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Japan
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Government Relations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chair
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2013 - 2014
Peer-elected out of 4000+ people to lead a 20-person national council to spearhead multiple projects. Peer-elected out of 4000+ people to lead a 20-person national council to spearhead multiple projects.
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Pacific Forum
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United States
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International Affairs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Fellow
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2012 - 2014
Design thinking high-level policy innovation e.g. climate change, security solutions, and nuclear nonproliferation at global institutions e.g. United Nations. Non-resident Sasakawa Peace Fellow and Pacific Forum CSIS Young Leader. Design thinking high-level policy innovation e.g. climate change, security solutions, and nuclear nonproliferation at global institutions e.g. United Nations. Non-resident Sasakawa Peace Fellow and Pacific Forum CSIS Young Leader.
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Japan Exchange and Teaching Program(me) (JET)
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International Affairs
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700 & Above Employee
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Coordinator For International Relations
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2011 - 2014
Designed and implemented projects as part of Japan's $400MM internationalization program. Designed and implemented projects as part of Japan's $400MM internationalization program.
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TV Travel Host
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Jun 2012 - Jul 2012
TV host for two travel show projects: 1- Received funding from Japanese philanthropist Handa Haruhisa in collaboration with the Cambodian Consulate in Fukuoka Japan to research Japan-Cambodia grassroots relationships in the context of human rights and security relations. Had a film crew document the experience, aired on Japanese TV (西日本新聞メディアプラネット) 2- Hosted actor Benedict Goh around Kyushu Japan to promote famous tourist destinations and cuisine, aired on Singaporean TV (Channel… Show more TV host for two travel show projects: 1- Received funding from Japanese philanthropist Handa Haruhisa in collaboration with the Cambodian Consulate in Fukuoka Japan to research Japan-Cambodia grassroots relationships in the context of human rights and security relations. Had a film crew document the experience, aired on Japanese TV (西日本新聞メディアプラネット) 2- Hosted actor Benedict Goh around Kyushu Japan to promote famous tourist destinations and cuisine, aired on Singaporean TV (Channel News Asia) Show less TV host for two travel show projects: 1- Received funding from Japanese philanthropist Handa Haruhisa in collaboration with the Cambodian Consulate in Fukuoka Japan to research Japan-Cambodia grassroots relationships in the context of human rights and security relations. Had a film crew document the experience, aired on Japanese TV (西日本新聞メディアプラネット) 2- Hosted actor Benedict Goh around Kyushu Japan to promote famous tourist destinations and cuisine, aired on Singaporean TV (Channel… Show more TV host for two travel show projects: 1- Received funding from Japanese philanthropist Handa Haruhisa in collaboration with the Cambodian Consulate in Fukuoka Japan to research Japan-Cambodia grassroots relationships in the context of human rights and security relations. Had a film crew document the experience, aired on Japanese TV (西日本新聞メディアプラネット) 2- Hosted actor Benedict Goh around Kyushu Japan to promote famous tourist destinations and cuisine, aired on Singaporean TV (Channel News Asia) Show less
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Digitas North America
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United States
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Analyst (acq’d $1.3 billion)
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2009 - 2010
Analyzed and optimized multiple digital marketing campaigns for Fortune 500s. Started as digital project manager intern ended as analyst for Media Operations and Technology team. 4A's MAIP Multicultural Excellence Award. Analyzed and optimized multiple digital marketing campaigns for Fortune 500s. Started as digital project manager intern ended as analyst for Media Operations and Technology team. 4A's MAIP Multicultural Excellence Award.
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Vector Marketing
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India
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Graphic Design
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales Manager
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2006 - 2008
I sold knives. Yep, kitchen knives. Built a 6-figure business recruiting, training, and managing 60 representatives in NJ to sell knives too. Ranked #1 recruiter in region, #1 sales rep in Amish Co PA (where I grew up and started). Great gig at 17, 18! I sold knives. Yep, kitchen knives. Built a 6-figure business recruiting, training, and managing 60 representatives in NJ to sell knives too. Ranked #1 recruiter in region, #1 sales rep in Amish Co PA (where I grew up and started). Great gig at 17, 18!
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Education
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University of Oxford
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Penn State University
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Sophia University
Study abroad
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