Justin Yoshimura

Justin Yoshimura is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of CSC Generation Holdings, a successful startup that has achieved "unicorn" status.1 Here are some key details about his background and career:

Professional Experience

Justin founded CSC Generation in March 2015 and has been leading the company for over 9 years.1 The company's goal is to transform traditional retail brands into "digital-first" businesses, aiming to generate over $2 billion in revenues for 2023-2024.1

Entrepreneurial Journey

Early Success:: At just 19 years old, Justin's first venture, a marketplace for unlocked cell phones, was acquired by a family office.1

500friends:: He later founded 500friends, a leading loyalty and retention marketing platform for retailers. This company merged with Merkle in 2014 and was subsequently acquired by Dentsu Aegis in 2016.1

Investing Activities

Justin is an active investor, typically investing between $50,000 and $1 million in various companies and funds.1 His investments include:

• Consumer Internet Companies: Hipmunk, Dropoff, Dave, Imperfect Produce
• SaaS/B2B Companies: Firebase, Zencoder, BounceX, Mux
• Funds: Bling Capital, Ovo Fund, Luma Capital Partners

Other Roles and Recognitions

• Executive Chairman of Sur La Table (since August 2020)1
• General Partner at ECGF LP, a friends and family investment fund with over $100 million in assets under management1
• Member of YPO (Young Presidents' Organization)1
• Included in prestigious lists such as Forbes 30 under 30 and Inc 5001

Personal Interests

Justin is an animal lover, particularly fond of dogs, cats, dolphins, whales, and several other species. He supports wildlife conservation efforts.1

Education

Justin attended Y Combinator from 2009 to 2010.1

Justin Yoshimura's entrepreneurial success, investment acumen, and leadership in the retail technology space have established him as a notable figure in the business world.