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Satoshi Sugie is a Co-Founder and serves as Chief Executive Officer & Board Member at WHILL. He co-founded WHILL Inc. Satoshi Sugie is a Co-Founder and serves as Chief Executive Officer & Board Member at WHILL. He co-founded WHILL Inc. Sugie moved to San Francisco, California in 2012 to become WHILL’s CEO. He has received worldwide recognition for his work, including the prestigious Silicon Valley Business Journal's 40 Under 40. Read more

Experienced finance executive with a demonstrated work history in Entertainment, Media and Telecommunications industries. Successfully launched several businesses taking them Experienced finance executive with a demonstrated work history in Entertainment, Media and Telecommunications industries. Successfully launched several businesses taking them from idea infancy to consumer launch. Read more

Managing team of accountants and analysts Leading cross-functional teams to ensure corporate-wide objectives are met Developing, reviewing, and analyzing North Managing team of accountants and analysts Leading cross-functional teams to ensure corporate-wide objectives are met Developing, reviewing, and analyzing North American budgets and key performance indicators Reporting and reviewing monthly financial statements Read more

Experienced business development leader, strategic planner, general manager/P&L owner, and startup founder steeped in successfully building, launching, and operating complex Experienced business development leader, strategic planner, general manager/P&L owner, and startup founder steeped in successfully building, launching, and operating complex businesses. A rare “utility player” who finds creative ways to squeeze additional profitability and performance from existing assets and mature businesses. Read more

Experienced Sales & Marketing leader specializing in emerging and evolving consumer products. Successfully brought three products from “cocktail napkin” ideation Experienced Sales & Marketing leader specializing in emerging and evolving consumer products. Successfully brought three products from “cocktail napkin” ideation through venture capital prospecting to product launches, all with leading national retailers to achieve industry disruption and profitability. Read more

With 25 years of experience in business management and general management, I bring a strategic yet hands-on approach to leadership. With 25 years of experience in business management and general management, I bring a strategic yet hands-on approach to leadership. My career has spanned all aspects of business operations, including CX strategy, financial oversight, team development, process optimization, and revenue growth. Read more

Currently works on delivering innovative autonomous personal mobility services in facilities such as airports and hospitals around the world at Currently works on delivering innovative autonomous personal mobility services in facilities such as airports and hospitals around the world at WHILL. Read more

Developing brands and building teams to drive growth are my passions. I love work that involves growing brands from the Developing brands and building teams to drive growth are my passions. I love work that involves growing brands from the ground up. I thrive in ambiguity and assemble the teams and resources needed to drive work forward. I enjoy the creative process and I am passionate about understanding the consumer and creating identities that resonate with people. Read more

Results driven, diversified, strategic leader experienced in global operations management, customer relationship management, process re-engineering and program/change management. Ambitious professional Results driven, diversified, strategic leader experienced in global operations management, customer relationship management, process re-engineering and program/change management. Ambitious professional skilled at creating strategic alliances with organization leaders to effectively develop, align with and support key business initiatives. Read more

Insightful Information Technology with 8+ years of IT leadership experience including oversight of infrastructure, application support and security services. Dedicated Insightful Information Technology with 8+ years of IT leadership experience including oversight of infrastructure, application support and security services. Dedicated to customer satisfaction with focused delivery of technical solutions. Proven leader in directing operations, maintenance and support of complex systems. Read more

Proven executive and results driven leader with the ability to plan, communicate and execute key corporate objectives. Comprehensive experience in Proven executive and results driven leader with the ability to plan, communicate and execute key corporate objectives. Comprehensive experience in leading organizations through complex periods of change including mergers and acquisitions, growth, consolidation and bankruptcy. Read more

Strategic sales leader and Business Development Executive with 20+ years demonstrated history of success in the printing and shipping industry, Strategic sales leader and Business Development Executive with 20+ years demonstrated history of success in the printing and shipping industry, specialized in commercial real estate in the Hospitality industry. A history of suppling cost savings and increased customer experience to my clients by identifying opportunities and developing comprehensive programs to provide services to their guests. Read more

With over 15 years of experience as an HR executive, I specialize in navigating organizations through dynamic, high-growth phases. From With over 15 years of experience as an HR executive, I specialize in navigating organizations through dynamic, high-growth phases. From implementing HRIS systems to crafting comprehensive compensation packages, my expertise extends to building HR functions from the ground up. Beyond traditional HR responsibilities, I am dedicated to fostering strong workplace cultures, even in remote settings. I excel at developing innovative incentives, improving internal communication, and ensuring teams remain united. Let's connect to explore how my adaptable skills and strategic insights can contribute to the success and growth of your organization.With over 15 years of experience as an HR executive, I specialize in navigating organizations through dynamic, high-growth phases. From implementing HRIS systems to crafting comprehensive compensation packages, my expertise extends to building HR functions from the ground up. Beyond traditional HR responsibilities, I am dedicated to fostering strong workplace cultures, even in remote settings. I excel at developing innovative incentives, improving internal communication, and ensuring teams remain united. Let's connect to explore how my adaptable skills and strategic insights can contribute to the success and growth of your organization. Read more