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Born in 1984 and originally from Oita Prefecture, Japan.After completing his graduate studies at Kyushu University, he joined ITOCHU Corporation.

He was engaged in project management for pharmaceutical import/export and overseas plant construction, traveling extensively across Asia, Europe, and North America. In 2016, he transitioned into trading as a petrochemical futures trader.

His encounter with Bitcoin was a turning point. With his background in international trade, he was deeply struck by the potential of cryptocurrencies to transfer value without relying on traditional financial institutions such as banks.

Convinced that fintech would transform the world, he founded STANDAGE Inc. in March 2017 with his former colleague from ITOCHU—now Executive Vice President—Kenta Omori.
Currently, he leads the development and operation of “DiGiTRAD,” a trade platform that includes an innovative international payment system powered by blockchain technology. He is also actively supporting the export expansion of Japanese SMEs.

Kenta Omori completed his graduate studies in Chemical and Biological Engineering at the University of Tokyo in 2012. During his university years, his research focused on developing materials for diagnostic agents aimed at the early detection of cancer cells.

With a passion for travel, he prioritized international business opportunities in his career and joined ITOCHU Corporation, a major general trading company. There, he was primarily involved in the trade of pharmaceuticals and healthcare products, as well as M&A activities with overseas companies.

Having also engaged in reselling businesses on Amazon and eBay as a hobby, he became acutely aware of the slow pace of digital transformation in B2B trade. Convinced of the vast potential for DX (Digital Transformation) in this field, he co-founded STANDAGE Inc. in 2017 with Akihito Adachi—then his senior at ITOCHU and now CEO of STANDAGE.

Currently, as the head of Sales and Marketing, he is actively driving user acquisition, partner alliances, and business development.

Yuzo Tsutsumi began his career at SMS Co., Ltd., where he gained a solid foundation in sales and marketing at a publicly listed mega-venture company.
He then joined Medtronic Japan, a global leader in the medical device industry, where he acquired cutting-edge sales skills and a strong sense of commitment to excellence.

Subsequently, he served as an Executive Director at Ashita-Team Co., Ltd., where he was responsible for business strategy, marketing, and sales—playing a key role in driving the company’s growth.

He is currently the Director and CMO of STANDAGE Inc., dedicated to further advancing the company’s business development.

Born in Nigeria in 1970.

After graduating from Lagos State University, Dave began his career by providing consulting services to major Japanese manufacturers expanding into the African market. He successfully supported the entry of battery and precision equipment products into the region, gaining extensive knowledge and experience in African market dynamics.

He went on to support numerous projects across the continent, becoming well-versed in local market trends and business practices throughout Africa.
In 2017, he joined STANDAGE Inc., where he has since led the company’s expansion into Africa with strategic approaches tailored to the unique characteristics of each region.

As West Africa Director, he currently oversees business development in the region, playing a pivotal role in driving STANDAGE’s global growth.

Drawing on his deep insight and leadership gained over the years, Dave is dedicated to becoming a bridge between Japan and Africa, working tirelessly to promote cultural and business exchange between the two regions.
A proud Nigerian with a deep love for Japan, he is fully committed to realizing STANDAGE’s vision through his work.

Born in Egypt in 1983.

After graduating from Cairo University, Hiroshi Amuro was involved in numerous overseas business projects, gaining wide-ranging experience in market research, sales channel development, procurement, sales, and operations management.

He has particular expertise in marketing within North Africa and the Middle East, where he has achieved success through strategic approaches grounded in the unique dynamics of the regional markets.

Currently serving as North Africa Director at STANDAGE Inc., he leads the company’s business development efforts in the region and has made significant contributions to its overall growth.

To realize the company’s vision, he actively promotes strategies tailored to the specific needs of each market, aiming for sustainable growth.
In his personal life, he is a devoted father who cherishes time with his daughter—an ability to maintain balance that also positively influences his approach to business.

Born in 1969.

After graduating from Chabot College, Joel Millin gained extensive experience in designing and building a wide range of human interaction-focused solutions—spanning architectural design, programming, multimedia, information systems, and financial systems.

He has successfully led projects across diverse fields, consistently pursuing the integration of technology and design.

Currently serving as Product Manager at STANDAGE Inc., he plays a key role in driving the development of cutting-edge products, significantly contributing to the company’s growth and market competitiveness.

Leveraging his wealth of experience and expertise, he champions user-centered product design and is committed to delivering sustainable innovation.

After studying IT—mainly programming and project management—at a university in France, Nicolas Germineau began his career as a support agent at Apple.

Driven by an entrepreneurial spirit, he went on to found a SaaS company, where he spent five years developing and selling appointment scheduling software. At the time, the system—designed for hospitals, beauty salons, and other service providers—was rare in the market and gained significant recognition, especially in the United States.

He has also lived in various countries. In the U.S., he worked as a full-stack engineer at a startup, gaining experience as a senior engineer and taking on management responsibilities. He later expanded his international experience by relocating to Canada.

Currently, as Chief Technology Officer of the Product Division at STANDAGE Inc., he leads the formulation and execution of the company’s technical strategy, contributing to its ongoing growth and innovation.