Takahiro Shoji

Takahiro Shoji, known as Taka, is the founding partner of Hike Ventures, a prominent figure in the investment and startup ecosystem. Before establishing Hike Ventures, Taka held a key role as the managing director at DG Incubation, an investment arm of Digital Garage. At DG Incubation, he spearheaded the Hands-On team, providing valuable data analysis support and strategic guidance for portfolio companies looking to expand into the Japanese market. Taka was also responsible for overseeing DG's investments in various regions including the US, India, and Asia. His rich educational background includes a Bachelor's in Asia Pacific Management from Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University.