Masato Iino

Masato Iino is the Co-Founder of Scale Out Corp., a company focused on innovation and digital transformation management.4 He has extensive experience in entrepreneurship, venture capital, and startup acceleration.

Professional Background

Masato Iino spent over 10 years as a partner at a venture capital firm before co-founding Scale Out Corp. His expertise lies in helping entrepreneurs and enterprises start new ventures through planned trials and errors. He is an evangelist of the Customer Development Model and Lean Startup methodologies.1

Education and Academic Roles

Iino holds a law degree from the University of Tokyo and an MBA from Harvard University.1 He currently serves as a Visiting Professor at Waseda University and an Associate Visiting Professor at Nagoya University.1

Entrepreneurial Focus

At Scale Out Corp., Iino's mission is to research, develop, and introduce startup know-how, particularly the Customer Development Model, to entrepreneurs.3 He has developed a concept called "Entre-fullness" which integrates various entrepreneurial methodologies and thoughts.1

Additional Roles and Interests

Masato Iino is also involved with the Japan Innovation Network as a board member.2 Outside of his professional life, he is a devoted soccer fan, enjoys listening to heavy metal music, and participates in marathons as a novice runner.1

Publications

Iino has translated books related to the Customer Development Model, including "The Four Steps to the Epiphany" by Steve Blank.1

Through his work at Scale Out Corp. and his various roles, Masato Iino continues to support innovation, digital transformation, and entrepreneurship in Japan and beyond.