Yojiro Koshi

Yojiro Koshi is an experienced professional in international business and entrepreneurship with over 15 years of experience across Japan, the US, and Southeast Asia. He currently holds multiple leadership positions:

1. Program Director at APT-Women (Acceleration Program in Tokyo for Women)
2. CEO of TalentEx
3. General Manager at KOMPEITO

Career Background

Yojiro Koshi was born in 1984 and graduated from the University of Tokyo in 2008.12 His professional journey includes:

• 2009: Joined JMA Consulting, Inc. as a management strategy consultant and member of the Asia marketing team.12
• 2011: Moved to Nobot, Inc. (later acquired by KDDI subsidiary mediba Inc.), where he contributed to establishing the Overseas Strategy Department.1
• 2013: Founded TalentEx in Bangkok, with headquarters in Singapore.1
• 2021: Became Program Director at APT-Women.3
• 2023: Assumed the role of General Manager at KOMPEITO.3

Entrepreneurial Ventures

TalentEx, Koshi's HR tech startup, operates "WakuWaku," Thailand's largest recruitment platform specializing in Japanese language talents.1 The company initially focused on supporting overseas talent coming to Japan and later expanded to include talent from Eastern Europe.1

Challenges and Recovery

In 2021, due to the impact of COVID-19, Koshi faced the challenge of laying off all employees and withdrawing from the business.1 However, he identified new opportunities in digital transformation (DX) and accelerator support. The company recovered from the pandemic's impact and relaunched WakuWaku.1

Recent Developments

In January 2024, TalentEx was acquired by PORTERS Inc. (TSE Growth 5126) and joined the group.1 As a member of the PORTERS group, Koshi continues to pursue the vision of connecting life and work opportunities between Japan and the world.1

Yojiro Koshi's diverse experience and resilience in the face of challenges have shaped him into a respected figure in the international business and entrepreneurship landscape, particularly in the context of Japan-Asia relations.