Yuko Konno Email & Phone Number

I have experiences in corporate sales at a pharmaceutical company and recruitment consulting at a recruitment agency. I studied languages and wine in France, Spain, and New Zealand before starting my own business.I am a Founder and CEO of Almundo, Inc., a wine import and sales company established in 2009.As an importer with winemaking experience in Burgundy, I am traveling to wineries around the world to purchase high quality wines and provides wine consulting services for restaurants including Michelin stars and luxury hotels. In addition I have successfully completed numerous business collaborations with various industries including TV stations, embassies, department stores, real estate companies, gaming, IT, and finance.As a female entrepreneur, I have given many lectures on entrepreneurship at universities and municipalities.Since 2021 I have joined wov, Inc., a philosophical experience company, as co-CEO to develop and manage the business. “wov" is a service provider of Philosophium, that is a virtual laboratory for intellectually curious people from across the world. Here, you can explore your own way of life and engage in philosophical inquiry that brings to light assumptions and insights.The value of philosophy is often recognized as one of academic framework and limited for researchers, but we will create new value of philosophy in people’s decision-making and recognition in everyday life, and expand “Philosophy as a Business” globally.Our goal is to blend wisdom and insight, and deliver positive impact on individuals and societies. Striving for a more meaningful life and an empathetic world, we provide opportunities for profound contemplation and deep dialogue.I also launched Philosophy Technologies as a Co-Founder and Co-CEO in Silicon Valley in April 2023 to bring the benefits of philosophy, which is often closed to academia, to a wider population through the use of technology.We are developing cutting edge applications, drawing on the experience and insights of philosophers.

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  早稲田大学 Waseda University

  商学部