I have been involved in addressing the shortage of managerial talent of university-originated research in Japan for over ten years, including my previous position. In my current role, my mission is to discover and develop entrepreneurs and support the growth of our portfolio companies. As part of this mission, we operate Japan's largest co-founding matching program, the "INNOVATION LEADERS PROGRAM," and provide the EIR-style deep-tech startup program "APOLLO." Through these initiatives, we have offered over 500 business professionals opportunities to collaborate with outstanding researchers in co-founding ventures.If you are interested in founding a company in the deep tech field, particularly in collaboration with researchers, or if you are considering joining our portfolio companies as a CXO, please feel free to contact me.For more information, please visit the website.https://beyondnextventures.com/jphttps://beyondnextventures.com/jp/insight/shota-sagiyamaAbout Beyond Next VenturesBeyond Next Ventures is an independent venture capital firm aiming to address global social challenges through the societal implementation of innovative science and technology, working in collaboration with researchers and entrepreneurs. Specializing as a lead investor in supporting deep-tech startups during the seed stage, the company accelerates the practical application of research outcomes through incubation activities, the formation and development of management teams and personnel, and the operation of a shared wet lab in the city center. Beyond Next Ventures goes beyond the traditional boundaries of VC to build a comprehensive deep-tech ecosystem.