Hi, I'm Mikiko Ujihara - Chief Operating Officer at Recursive
I am driven by the potential of AI to engineer a more sustainable future. I thrive at the intersection of technical complexity and business strategy, where I bridge the gap between ideas and execution.
At a glance
Curated signals on strengths, focus areas, and how they can help.
Started career by mastering complex fluid dynamics and systems engineering at Boeing.
Currently scales sustainable innovation as a COO focused on cutting-edge AI technologies.
Can help by mentoring technical leaders on business integration and strategic global partnership development.
🚀 Career trajectory
Aerospace Engineering Roots
Began as a fluids engineer at Boeing, mastering precision in complex systems.
✦ Mechanical Engineering
✦ Systems Thinking
Strategic Pivot
Transitioned into business strategy via MBA and consulting to influence high-level decision making.
✦ MBA
✦ Strategy Consulting
Ecosystem Leadership
Managed global partnerships at Google, bridging the gap between tech giants and new markets.
✦ Partnerships
✦ Big Tech
AI Innovation Leadership
Currently scaling sustainable AI solutions as a COO in the startup space.
✦ COO
✦ AI Innovation
💪🏻 Superpowers
Technical-to-Commercial Translator
Connecting engineering rigor with business scaling
✦ Architects high-level AI strategy for sustainable business models.
✦ Translates complex technical requirements into actionable commercial roadmaps.
✦ Aligns cross-functional engineering teams with long-term financial objectives.
Operational Architect
Driving organizational performance at scale
✦ Leads operational scaling for early-stage and growth-oriented ventures.
✦ Optimizes internal workflows for efficiency and sustainable development.
✦ Builds robust governance structures in fast-paced startup environments.
Global Partnership Navigator
Building alliances across diverse markets
✦ Cultivates strategic ecosystems across international technology sectors.
✦ Navigates diverse market dynamics in Japan and North America.
✦ Leverages cross-cultural fluency to forge high-impact business alliances.
I'm excited about
✦ Exploring cross-sector collaborations to accelerate AI-driven sustainability solutions.
✦ Connecting with leaders focused on scaling impactful, deep-tech infrastructure.
I can help with
✦ Advising early-stage founders on operational scaling and strategic partnership formation.
✦ Mentoring engineers looking to transition into business strategy and operations.
✦ Providing guidance on navigating complex cross-border technical partnerships.
I would love your help on
✦ Learning from peers who have successfully scaled AI companies in competitive markets.
✦ Discovering emerging methodologies for measuring sustainability in industrial AI applications.
✦ Finding opportunities to share experiences on bridge-building between engineering and executive leadership.