Yusuke Kohno

Chief Operating Officer at ARCALIS Inc.
Summary
Yusuke Kohno is a successful serial entrepreneur with a strong background in the biotech industry. He co-founded Jitsubo Co., Ltd., focusing on peptide therapeutics, and later led the company as CEO through significant fundraising efforts and an M&A deal with Sosei Group Corporation.
Yusuke's educational background includes a Master of Science in Organic Chemistry and a Bachelor of Science in Organic Chemistry, both from Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology.
Throughout his career, Yusuke has held key positions at various organizations, including Chief Operating Officer at ARCALIS Inc., Visiting Professor at the Graduate school of Science, Technology and Innovation at Kobe University, CEO at Luidabio LLC, CFO and VP of business development at FIMECS, Inc., and President and CEO at Jitsubo Co., Ltd. He has also worked as a Director of Business Development at Jitsubo Co., Ltd. and as a Senior Researcher at DIC Corporation.
Yusuke Kohno's expertise lies in business development, fundraising, leading M&A deals, and collaborative research and development initiatives in the biotech industry. His entrepreneurial skills and leadership have proven instrumental in driving successful ventures and establishing strategic partnerships.