Yusuke Tanaka

Yusuke Tanaka is a Japanese entrepreneur and the co-founder of a venture-backed startup called Stealth, based in San Francisco, California. He has a background in hospitality and technology, having previously founded Pod Room, a company that introduced the concept of capsule hotels to the U.S. market. His experience spans various roles in startups and investment, including being a founding member of a seed fund focused on early-stage tech companies in Japan.

Professional Background

• Co-Founder at Stealth (September 2022 - Present)

• Founder and CEO at Pod Room (October 2016 - March 2020)
  Pod Room aimed to provide affordable and comfortable sleeping pods in urban areas, winning accolades such as the Booking.com Guest Review Award for two consecutive years.

• Owner of Biwako House (March 2015 - October 2016)
  A traditional Japanese hostel near Kyoto that he rebranded and revitalized, gaining recognition in Japanese media.

• Associate at CyberAgent Ventures, Inc. (August 2014 - March 2015)
  Involved in early-stage tech investments and market research.

Education

• University of Washington: Studied Entrepreneurship (2013 - 2014)

• Kobe University: Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services (2010 - 2015)

Languages

Yusuke is fluent in both Japanese and English.12