Joe Saijo
Counterpart Ventures, Co-Founder and Partner
- Role
- Investor at Relay Robotics
- Location
- San Francisco, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Joe Saijo
Global business development (from US to JP and from JP to overseas)- Understanding of models and techs in SaaS, SMB, marketplace etc- Track records in venture investment(e.g. Palo Alto Networks (NYSE: PANW), Fitmob (Acq\'d by ClassPass), 99designs, DataRobot)- Diligence skills (business, financial and legal) in investment and M&A- Management capability to build goal, direction, strategy and process-oriented operation- Tech background as ex-engineer- Global Corporate Venturing\'s \"Top 100 Rising Star in
Experience
Investor
Oct 2016 — Present
Savioke (pronounced \"savvy oak\") is creating autonomous robot helpers for the services industry. We are passionate about delivering easy-to-use yet sophisticated robots that can help people. We aim to improve the lives of people by developing and deploying robotic technology in human environments - the places people live and work.Over time, personal robots will help people to achieve their potential, enhancing our strengths, overcoming our weaknesses, and endowing us with new capabilities we are just beginning to imagine. We are inspired by people who use technology to overcome disabilities, and we believe that robots have the potential to make all of our lives better.We treat our employees, our customers, our suppliers, our partners and most importantly those who use our technology with the respect that is due to all people. We enjoy what we do, and aim for our technology to bring joy those who encounter it. And we hold each other to a high level of responsibility and performance, so that as a company we can achieve great things.Focus, focus, focus. Every great journey begins with a single step. We will build the simplest mobile robot we can that provides value in the service industry, get them into the world, and grow from there.We are revolutionizing the way things move in hotels, elder care facilities, hospitals, restaurants… anywhere people sleep or eat. Our first product is not announced yet, so please stay tuned for more information.
Education
Osaka City University
BA, Marketing & Commerce
1997 — 2001
Skills
- Market Research
- Business Planning
- Business Alliances
- Management
- Mergers & Acquisitions
- Entrepreneurship
- Business Development
- Integration
- Marketing Strategy
- Venture Capital
- Go-to-Market Strategy
- Analytics
- Strategy
- Start-Ups
- Leadership
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