14 January, 2022

Yusuke Kono

Yusuke Kono is an Investment team member with BEENEXT and is responsible for investment-related activities in Southeast Asia and India. Previously, he was a journalist for the Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK) for more than 10 years. At BEENEXT, he is keen to leverage his experience and bring new perspectives to exciting startups and founders that […]

Yusuke Kono is an Investment team member with BEENEXT and is responsible for investment-related activities in Southeast Asia and India. Previously, he was a journalist for the Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK) for more than 10 years. At BEENEXT, he is keen to leverage his experience and bring new perspectives to exciting startups and founders that want to have a positive impact on society. Furthermore, he will actively support portfolio companies with global expansion and partnerships, especially in Japan.

Yusuke holds a MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a Bachelor of Law from Keio University.