Koki Yasumoto

Program Manager @Brain Technologies, Inc

San Mateo County, CA, US

Leading the development and launch of an AI-driven device, overseeing product, program, GTM, and organizational execution from concept to global release.Product & Program Leadership - Spearheaded end-to-end development of an AI-driven smartphone, from concept through commercial launch- Defined product scope and AI roadmap, incorporating customer feedback to set clear market expectations- Translated business needs into requirements for design and engineering; implemented program tracking across software development and QA.Global Go-To-Market (GTM) Strategy & Execution - Designed product SKUs, pricing, and channel strategy for open-market and carrier sales- Established digital infrastructure including D2C platform, online user manuals, and user community- Oversaw supply chain operations (inventory, forwarding, and fulfillment)- Directed ATL/BTL marketing strategy and execution, integrating brand campaigns, digital, and retail activations- Built after-sales operations to drive customer satisfaction and retention.Finance & Operations- Structured corporate finance and tax strategy to support international expansion- Negotiated key commercial and technology agreements, securing favorable terms and ensuring compliance.Leadership & Organization Building - Established a foreign subsidiary entity to support market entry- Built and managing a 7-person cross-functional team (Program Management, Marketing, Engineering, QA, Legal, Finance, and HR).

The University of Tokyo

Master's degree, Artificial Intelligence (Computer Vision)

Stanford University Graduate School of Business

M.S. in Management, Sloan Fellow MSx

The University of Tokyo

Bachelor's degree, Artificial Intelligence & Robotics