Ryo Kaneko
About Ryo Kaneko
Ryo Kaneko serves as the Director of Innovations at NEC X Inc. and has extensive experience as an advisor for multiple technology and healthcare companies, focusing on business development and innovation.
Current Role at NEC X Inc.
Ryo Kaneko serves as the Director of Innovations at NEC X Inc., a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he focuses on leveraging advanced AI and IoT technologies to drive innovation within the organization. His leadership has been instrumental in establishing NEC's Business Innovation Unit, which gained recognition through a Stanford Business School case study in 2021.
Advisory Roles at Various Companies
Kaneko holds multiple advisory positions across various companies. Since 2020, he has been advising Indellia. In 2021, he began advising Beagle Technology Inc. and Flyhound, and he continues in these roles for three years. More recently, he has taken on advisory roles at Seafood AI, BabelCast, MyMedCard Health, Inc., and Vibe Video, all starting in 2023.
Educational Background and Qualifications
Ryo Kaneko earned a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from Sophia University, studying from 1994 to 1999. He furthered his education by completing an Associate's degree in Business Administration and Marketing at UC Berkeley Extension from 2003 to 2004. Additionally, he attended Kellogg Executive Education, where he focused on Product Strategy from 2019 to 2020.
Professional Experience and Skills
Kaneko has extensive experience in global business development, having worked in various capacities, including as an Entrepreneur in Residence (EIR) in the US. His expertise spans marketing and sales, business consulting, service and platform design, and outsourcing business. He began his career in computer software technology research and has since expanded into corporate business strategy and corporate venture capital.
International Experience and Cultural Focus
Kaneko has spent six years working in Southeast Asia, which contributed to his international business experience. He is passionate about cultural change and human behavior, emphasizing the importance of fostering creativity and addressing unknown challenges in his work.