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CEO
We’re often asked—are we an insect food company? A protein alternative startup? But our vision goes beyond that. By combining Japan’s strengths in sericulture and scientific research—especially in nutrition—we aim to reinvent a fading tradition and contribute to solving global health challenges.
Graduated from the University of Tokyo, Faculty of Education. While at university, conducted practical research in protein, amino acids, and sports nutrition as a member of the American football team. Started professional career at Itochu Corporation’s Textile Division, managing raw material sourcing and OEM production. Later joined venture capital firm Samurai Incubate, promoting open innovation between Japanese corporations and global startups, and supporting new business development across the chemical, energy, and trading sectors. Co-founded Morus Inc. in 2021 with Professor Kazuo Shiomi of Shinshu University, a leading expert in silkworm research.
Executive Officer
Received Master’s degree in Materials Engineering from the University of Tokyo.
Worked at Nippon Steel and Algoage, engaging in data analysis and business development.
Served as a product manager and service lead before joining Morus in 2021.
Nutrition Scientist
Graduated from Occidental College and earned Ph.D. in Nutrition from the University of Illinois.
Worked in nutritional research and product development at companies such as Abbott, GSK, and Danone.
Former Executive Officer at Dome Corporation and currently served as the Scientific Officer at DNS.
On top of Morus, acts as the Representative Director of the International Society of Sports Nutrition.
Food Scientist
Graduated from California State University, Long Beach.
Worked in pharmaceutical development at Otsuka Pharmaceutical, then returned to the U.S. to join Beyond Meat, where she focused on R&D of plant-based meat alternatives.
Joined Morus in 2023.
Head of Business Development
Graduated from the University of Tokyo.
At IBM Japan, led business planning, new business development, and organizational transformation for the manufacturing and distribution sectors.
Seconded to a major advertising agency to manage and grow a joint venture with IBM, then joined Walt Disney Japan as a business planner for the consumer products division.
Joined Morus in 2025.
While in school, he was devoted to lacrosse and has been the general manager of the Japanese national lacrosse team in multiple categories since 2023.
Head of Marketing
Graduated from Aoyama Gakuin University.
After earning MBA in Europe, worked in marketing at P&G, Unilever, and Disney to lead various brands and categories.
Served as Vice GM at Rakuten before launching her own marketing consultancy.
Joined Morus in 2024.
Graduated from Long Beach City College in California.
Worked as a counselor at a preparatory school supporting children and students in their education.
Handled international trade operations for machinery products in the U.S. and China before joining Morus in 2023.
Advisory
SDG Impact Japan Inc.
Innovate 360 CEO
DQ Associates LLP
Partnership
Singapore
US
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