Gen Kanai is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in marketing, product management, business development, evangelism, and community development across Asia and the West. He is a graduate of Dartmouth College, where he studied Geography.

Kanai's expertise lies in expanding the internet in Asia through consumer and mobile platforms and services. He has significant experience in the Japan market, having worked with leading Japanese brands like Sony and Toyota. Currently, he serves as the Director of Strategic Partnerships at Animoca Brands, a Hong Kong-based mobile game developer. Kanai also advises multiple Asia-based startups as a mentor with two of the most prominent startup accelerators in Asia.

Kanai's illustrious career has seen him serve various organizations in different capacities. Previously, he was the Director of Community Engagement and Director of Evangelism, Asia at Mozilla. Additionally, Kanai was the Director of Marketing at Mozilla Japan and has served in various advisory roles, including Claritas Global, Inc., and Brandma International Group. He was a Chapter co-Chair at H2, a TEDx-style presentation platform.

In summary, Kanai is an experienced professional with a passion for expanding the internet in Asia through consumer and mobile platforms and services. With a wealth of experience across marketing, product management, business development, evangelism, and community development, he brings tremendous value to the organizations he serves.