Hi, I'm Kazusa Shinohara - Policy & External Affairs at 株式会社eiicon
I am deeply driven by the intersection of policy and corporate innovation. I thrive in complex environments where I can build bridges between stakeholders, fostering meaningful connections that ignite growth.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Spearheaded external affairs and strategic policy initiatives at the prominent corporate innovation hub eiicon.
Currently shaping high-level policy frameworks and driving external relations to accelerate ecosystem growth and connectivity.
Provides deep expertise on corporate innovation policy, bridging the gap between legislative frameworks and private sector growth.
🚀 Career trajectory
Governmental Foundation
Spent two decades at MEXT building deep knowledge in national policy and administrative governance.
✦ Policy Design
✦ Public Administration
Ecosystem Transition
Pivoted into the innovation sector at eiicon, applying public sector rigor to startup engagement.
✦ Open Innovation
✦ External Affairs
💪🏻 Superpowers
Public Sector Navigator
Bridging governmental frameworks with private innovation
✦ Decode complex regulatory environments to de-risk innovation projects.
✦ Align startup initiatives with national educational and economic policies.
Ecosystem Architect
Designing collaborative structures for startup growth
✦ Facilitate partnerships between large corporations and agile tech firms.
✦ Design frameworks for regional innovation hubs like STATION Ai.
Institutional Strategist
Translating bureaucratic requirements into market advantages
✦ Navigate institutional processes to secure collaborative opportunities.
✦ Translate academic and governmental objectives into tangible business metrics.
I'm excited about
✦ Seeking to exchange insights on global regulatory trends impacting startup ecosystems.
✦ Looking to engage with leaders building regional innovation hubs and tech-led economic zones.
✦ Exploring new frameworks for cross-sector collaboration to scale early-stage venture impact.
I can help with
✦ Provide guidance on navigating Japanese governmental regulations and research support programs.
✦ Offer perspectives on aligning corporate innovation strategies with national science and technology policies.
✦ Connect innovators with institutional partners to facilitate large-scale regional development projects.
I would love your help on
✦ Need insights on international best practices for corporate-startup collaborative governance models.
✦ Seeking connections with international policy experts focused on fostering regional technology hubs.
✦ Looking for case studies on successful policy interventions that accelerated local venture ecosystems.