Taisei IGARASHI/ Engineer

While enrolled in the Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering at the University of Aizu, he won the Grand Prize at JP HACKS, a hackathon hosted by the University of Tokyo. After graduating from graduate school with a master's thesis on blockchain, he designed and developed Hyperledger/Iroha at Soramitsu Corporation, which was adopted by the Linux Foundation. He subsequently worked on developing Bakong (CBDC) in collaboration with the National Bank of Cambodia. Currently focuses on blockchain system design and implementation, conducting research on DID/VC, developing various applications, and serving as an advisor.

Tokio NAKAMOTO / Global Strategy

After earning bachelor's and master's degrees in Applied Mathematics and Statistics from Johns Hopkins University, he worked in partnerships and marketing at Facebook (now Meta) Singapore. He subsequently founded and joined startups across multiple sectors, including mobility and digital finance, focusing on business development and company building. As COO of Slash Fintech Limited, he oversaw company-wide operations. At Questry, he is responsible for global strategy and investor relations.

Rika FUJINE/ Corporate

Graduated from Chiba University, Faculty of Letters. Worked as a public university staff member handling finance, executive secretarial duties, accounting tasks, and planning/operating public lectures. Subsequently worked in comprehensive roles at a staffing outsourcing company and a licensed/certified childcare facility operator. Joined Questory Inc. in May 2023. Responsible for back-office operations including accounting, labor affairs, and general affairs.

Hiroyuki TANIGUCHI/ Producer

After working at Nissho Iwai Corporation (now Sojitz Corporation), he became Representative Director of BBMF Co., Ltd. (now BeGreer Co., Ltd.) and launched “Manga Kingdom”. He is engaged in alliances with a wide range of industries including publishing, video, and games through the e-book business. He is a director of Showrunners Co., Ltd.

Bongwoo LEE/ Producer

Since 1989, he has produced and distributed over 250 films. He sparked the “Hallyu boom” through the distribution of films like “Shiri,” “JSA,” and “Memories of Murder.” His production “Patchigi!” ranked #1 on Kinema Junpo's Best Ten list, and “Hula Girls” won the Japan Academy Prize for Best Picture. He has received numerous awards, including the Busan Film Festival Asian Film Award and the 16th Yodogawa Nagaharu Award. He is a director of Showrunners Inc.

Mikio YAMAGUCHI/ CSO

After serving as Director and COO of Pocket Marche Co., Ltd. (now Amekaze Taiyo Co., Ltd.), he held various executive positions including Director at Urban X Technologies Co., Ltd., Managing Partner at SDG Impact Japan Co., Ltd., and Auditor at Rashinban Co., Ltd. He assumed the role of Auditor at Questory Co., Ltd. in February 2023 and has held his current position since September 2024.

Satoru OSHIRO/ COO

After graduating from Kobe University Graduate School, joined Hitachi, Ltd. in 2010 as a computer designer. Subsequently worked for nine years as a management consultant at PwC and Deloitte, primarily serving tech industries and handling a wide range of projects from strategic planning to business and system transformation. Joined Questory in July 2023 and assumed current position in September 2024.

Tomonobu IBE/ CEO

After graduating from the University of Tokyo, he joined Goldman Sachs in 2011. He worked for a total of 11 years, including two years at the New York headquarters, spending four years in the Foreign Exchange Sales Department and seven years in the Fixed Income Sales Department. He then founded Questory Inc. in 2022.