Shino Furukawa

Shino Furukawa is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in corporate venture capital, investor relations, and financial consulting. Currently serving as a Corporate Venture Capital and Corporate Development professional at POLA ORBIS HOLDINGS INC. since January 2016, Shino played a pivotal role in establishing the company's CVC arm and managing investor relations, including organizing global meetings and financial disclosures. As a co-founder and director of Tokyo Women in VC, Shino actively supports female professionals in the venture capital sector in Japan. In addition, Shino holds the position of CEO at Eclat Advisors, LLC, focusing on corporate open innovation and enhancing dialogue with investors regarding ESG considerations. Previous roles include strategic advisory for consumer companies and consulting for EY, specializing in risk management for global financial institutions. Shino's educational background includes a Bachelor of Business Administration from Yokohama National University and an international exchange program at Cardiff University.