Yuzzy Itaba

Founder & CEO @Wizard Ventures

Chiyoda, JP

Launched an AI-powered edtech startup focused on automating English essay evaluation for cram schools in Japan. Currently partnered with Stardy, a leading prep school with over 1.5M YouTube subscribers.Key Responsibilities & Achievements: • Spearheaded product vision and UX logic for an NLP-based automated grading tool tailored to Japanese University entrance exam requirements • Collaborated with engineers to design prompt logic, rubric alignment, and feedback automation for high-volume student essay scoring • Partnered with cram school stakeholders to test the MVP in live classroom environments, reducing teacher workload by up to 20% • Integrated qualitative feedback from educators to iterate product features and improve pedagogical effectiveness • Developed go-to-market strategy, including monetization model, pitch materials, and client outreach • Led early-stage fundraising and advisor engagement while overseeing product development, business planning, and user research