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Our Innovation Advisor
&
AI Innovation Advisor
Mariel Asami Fukase
Founder

COO
Robo Founders

Hiro Umemoto
CFO

Bong Hao JIe
Chief AI officer(CAO)

Mai
Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)

Celine
Cross Border Business Manager

Masa Manabe
Cross Border Business Manager

OniLema
Chief Happiness Officer

Humans and Robots. Working Together.
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Mariel Asami Fukase
Founder
Founder
Former venture capitalist who supported the IPOs of four IT companies.
Supported IT companies as a venture capitalist at one of Japan’s oldest VC firms and invested in two companies that later went public. Joined a FinTech business as its first employee, which was later acquired by Yahoo for ¥21 billion (USD 236M at the time).
Founded RoboFounders in the U.S. and Japan, and currently building a Physical AI Platform that integrates AI and robotics.
Hiro Umemoto
CFO
He completed his ACCA professional examination in 2023, marking a significant achievement. He began his career as an audit assistant executive at a mid-sized accounting firm, later transitioning to the tax division and earning a promotion to tax manager. With a decade of expertise and a Master’s in Accounting and Finance from the University of Bath, he is a member of ACCA, MIA and CTIM.
He has been living in Malaysia since 2015.
Yukiyo Fujimoto
Open Innovation Manager
After graduating from Kansai Gakuin University, worked in insurance sales at Dai-ichi Life Insurance Company. then worked in advertising sales and web marketing at Recruit Co., Ltd.
She is in charge of business development and web marketing.
She has been living in Malaysia since 2018.
Bong Hao Jie
Chief AI officer(CAO)
Born in Sarawak. Specialized in AI technology at a university in Japan. Fluent in Japanese, English, Malay and Chinese. Specializes in AI technology Responsible for overseas market strategy, system design, and UI for AI startup
Roger
Incubator Specialist
Born and Living in Sarawak Malaysia. Studied chemistry at a national university in Japan. Worked in development at a semiconductor and paint development company in Japan. Fluent in Japanese, English, Malay and Chinese. Specializes in semiconductors, chemistry and consumer business.
Mai
Chief Marketing Officer (CMO)
She leads Customer Success with expertise in system design, project management, and web UI design. Previously involved in BPO operations and project design at a major printing company.
Ken Shima
Customer Success Team
He oversees Customer Success in Japan, specializing in photography, video production, SNS advertising, and sales support across industries like medicine and hospitality. His expertise also includes event and tour planning in Thailand.
Celine
Cross Border Business Manager
Born in Sarawak, Malaysia. After graduating from a master's degree in commerce at a private university in Japan, she worked in IT at a Japanese company.
Worked in the materials procurement department at a Japanese listed company in Malaysia for over 5 years, in charge of parts procurement. Provided Japanese language education and support for students wishing to study in Japan for 15 years.
Specializes in business development in Japan and Asia, and Japanese language education.
Masa Manabe
Cross Border Business Manager
Born in Japan.
After graduating from a private university in Japan,
he worked in area marketing at a Japanese franchise consulting company.
In the food and beverage industry, he worked as a store consultant, developing strategies for multi-store expansion and diversified management.
He was involved in launching a real estate-related company and experienced its IPO as the sales manager for eastern Japan.
He was in charge of launching new businesses and business strategies for senior businesses, including real estate, inheritance, and identity guarantees.
He specializes in new business development and sales strategies,
and oversees the sales departments of more than 10 companies, including domestic real estate companies.
He specializes in business development and sales strategies in Japan and Asia.
Thao
Danang Team Officer
With over 15 years of experience, he has led the development of AI and enterprise systems for major industries across Japan and Southeast Asia. He has worked at top-tier Japanese IT firms such as NTT Data and GMO, leading over 100 projects to success.
Specializing in AI and fintech, he possesses deep expertise in natural language processing, machine learning, and risk management systems. A hands-on engineer, he excels at accurately analyzing business challenges and delivering practical, scalable solutions from concept to implementation.
Nguyen
AI Engineer
After completing an MBA program in Vietnam, worked as an engineer in autonomous driving development at a leading Japanese automotive manufacturer. Later served as a data analyst at Vietnam’s largest AI company, one of the world’s top 20 AI research institutions. Has played a key role in advancing autonomous driving and AI development in both Vietnam and Japan.
Timi
AI & Marketing Expert
A graduate of Computer Science specializing in Artificial Intelligence. He has worked with globally recognized Venture Capitals as an AI and Software Engineer. Currently embarking on his series titled Diary of a Photographer (DOPE).
Our Team
Our Teams by Region
Japan Team
Mariel - CEO
Hiro - CFO
Mai - CMO(Chief Marketing Officer)
Bong - Chief AI officer(CAO)
Masa Manabe - Cross Border Business Team
Mariel - CEO
Hiro - CFO
East Malaysia Team
Mariel - CEO
Hiro - CFO
Celine - Cross Border Business Manager
Danang Team
Mariel - CEO