After receiving her MBA from the Rady School of Management at UC San Diego in 2018, Saki joined Scrum Ventures in San Francisco, where she spearheaded investments in women’s health and facilitated collaborations with major Japanese corporations. Notably, she served as the only Japanese judge at significant industry pitch contests, establishing a community alongside several local VC firms to serve as a bridge between Japan and the US. Saki has also made substantial contributions to startup communities in the U.S. and Europe as a mentor. As a Japanese female investor residing in the U.S., she actively shares insights into the startup ecosystem by speaking at events and contributing to media outlets, leveraging her unique position to foster cross-cultural understanding and cooperation.
