Carmen Feliciano

Carmen Feliciano is a seasoned business leader and investment professional currently serving as the Managing Director at Access Ventures, a position she has held since 2019. Based in Tokyo, Japan, she is known for her passion for innovation and technology, focusing on launching and growing products and businesses with strong profit and loss performance across various sectors, including multinational corporations and technology startups.1

Professional Background

Current Role

• Managing Director, Access Ventures (2019 - Present)
  • Leads initiatives in venture capital, emphasizing innovative solutions and strategic investments.

Previous Experience

• Principal, AMDG Ventures (2016 - Present)
• Director of Strategy and Consulting, Publicis Sapient (2018 - 2019)
• Co-founder/Chief Doer, Penny and Mary (2013 - 2015)
• Business Development, International Raw Materials Ltd. (2011 - 2013)
• Various roles in technology research, marketing management, and brand management at notable companies such as Nestlé and Globe Telecom.1

Contributions and Engagements

Carmen is actively involved in mentoring and judging for several organizations, including:

• Anita Borg Institute
• NYU Social Innovation Symposium
• Startup Weekend Social Impact
• ERA Accelerator
• Startup Chile
• Parallel18

Her approach combines analytical skills with empathy to drive meaningful change within the industry.1