Keiko Mitsunobu

Founder & CEO @Spark At Stanford

San Francisco, CA, US

At Up-Well, I integrate deeply with clients as an embedded partner, working side-by-side with biotech leaders and investors to accelerate global growth through strategic cross-border alliances.I provide hands-on, senior-level support to:• Source and structure high-value partnerships with global pharma (with a strong focus on Japan)• Lead end-to-end deal execution—from due diligence to negotiation, technology transfer, and integration• Design scalable global strategies for early-stage biotechs, from seed through exit• Translate science into business strategy, bridging R&D, commercial goals, and cultural dynamics across bordersWith roots in Japan and extensive experience in U.S. biotech startups in the San Francisco Bay Area, I offer a unique blend of cultural fluency, operational expertise, and strategic execution. Now, with an expanded presence in Europe, Up-Well helps clients on both sides of the Pacific—and beyond—build lasting partnerships.

Kobe Pharmaceutical University

Bachelor’s Degree