TEAM

Our Team

We bring deep expertise in life sciences, computer science, and software engineering.
We are also supported by experienced advisors from across the industry.

Founder

Yosuke Ozawa Ph.D.

Co-founder, CEO

Ph.D. in Systems Biology
ex IBM Research
Over 20 patents
UK startup experience (Financial Times growth ranking: 83rd in Europe, 2012-15)

Studied bioinformatics at Keio University and worked as a researcher at IBM Research. He then moved to the UK, single-handedly built the core system and 9 fundamental patents for startup Ecrebo, growing it to a valuation exceeding 10 billion yen. After returning to Japan, he led information systems development for the experimental robot 'Mahoro' at AIST technology transfer venture RBI Inc., before founding Epistra. Published original papers in mathematical optimization, databases, and computational biology.

Takeshi Sakurada PMP

Co-founder, COO

MA in Bioinformatics
US PMI certified PMP
Serial entrepreneur
Experience in project management and operations management of large-scale systems

Studied systems biology at Keio University and demonstrated project management skills in software development while still a student. He accumulated extensive management experience in IT companies, including development and operations of mobile carrier payment systems, oversight of development departments, ISMS, and establishment of new companies. He also contributed to the establishment of NPO Whole Brain Architecture Initiative. Joined RBI Inc. and later co-founded Epistra. US PMI certified PMP.

Koichi Takahashi Ph.D.

Co-founder, Technical Advisor

Ph.D. in Systems Biology
Team Leader, RIKEN BDR
Chief System Architect, The E-Cell Project
ex-CIO, Robotic Biology Institute Inc.

Team Leader at RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research. Holds concurrent positions including Specially Appointed Professor at Keio University, Visiting Professor at Osaka University, and Director of Whole Brain Architecture Initiative. Developed E-Cell, the world's first whole-cell simulator, and was involved in establishing RBI Inc. as its first CIO. Published numerous papers in robotic biology, cell simulation, and brain-inspired AI. Advocate of AI-driven science.