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Kaoru Toyohama
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Lima Province, Peru
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- GGovernment AdvisorGovernment of PeruSep 2024 - Current (2 years 1 month)• Advised and played a key role in the tech adoption policies presented at APEC Summit 2024 to evolve the ecosystem, supported initiatives promoting startup building plans through access to new funding rounds, innovation hubs, and government-backed technology.
• Developed a national framework for integrating AI solutions into the healthcare system, transportation, logistics, and the newly inaugurated Port of Chancay to streamline operations and increase efficiency for different government institutions across the country in one cloud platform.
• Collaborated with government agencies to design a scalable and secure cloud infrastructure to enhance data accessibility, security, and usage across public services, successfully reducing - mChief Operation OfficermonnetoJan 2020 - Current (6 years 9 months)• Directed and oversaw over $350 million in digital assets and over $4B in fiat transactions, marking a monumental achievement and solidifying Monnet Payments as the fastest growing fintech startup in the region.
• Spearheaded market expansion into Asia and built from the ground up remote teams across the region to increase market expansion that led to an increase of 2X our total portfolio for high-risk companies and high-volume companies.
• Developed and fostered close relationships with Fortune 500 companies in our portfolio to act as a go-to leader to listen to feedback, key initiatives, updates, promote technical changes, and long-term contracts between companies.
• Managed, directed, and coached multinational A - OChief Operation OfficerOkbetJan 2018 - Dec 2019 (2 years)• Managed and executed market expansion strategies across SEA, Europe, and LATAM, driving $84M in revenue within the first year and surpassing the yearly quota by 60%.
• Established the company's operational backbone from inception, recruiting and building a high-performance workforce, including management and operational teams, to support rapid regional growth from 100 to 400+ in 1 year across 20+ countries.
• Formulated and executed strategic partnerships with prominent industry leaders from iGaming platforms and tech companies, resulting in an increase in market share revenue growth exceeding $13M by Q2 2019.
• Oversaw the operational expansion in over 15 countries, which involved the strategic management of investme - PDirector of OperationsParimatch.comSep 2016 - Dec 2017 (1 year 4 months)• Spearheaded the management and growth of the online crypto operations branch, achieving a total revenue of $135M across Western Europe.
• Created from scratch and launched the first industry's user point behavior, bracket and ranking system, revolutionizing customer engagement.
• Directed and executed high-profile Europe poker tournament from end-to-end with $1M grand prize and total pool exceeding $3M with over 500,000 views across platforms such as Twitch, YouTube, Snapchat, Instagram, Facebook Live, and Vimeo.
• Oversaw the development and deployment of new games and ensured cross-department collaborations to secure quality projects from inception to release.
• Managed key digital assets, including gami - FCEO & Co-FounderForttanaFeb 2016 - Jul 2024 (8 years 6 months)• Pioneering healthcare AI in the region specializing in personalized psychological therapy using generative AI with over 120,000 monthly users across 25 countries. • Established partnerships with over 500 local companies expanding market reach and increasing new demographics across the region. • Innovated a marketplace on demand for nutritionists and sport trainers, with online consultations for user's wellbeing.
- PCEO & Co-FounderPracticas.comMay 2014 - Jan 2016 (1 year 9 months)• Created a community with 30,000 plus unique monthly users contributing to a community of university students from 25 universities looking for part-time jobs and internships.
• Expanded our marketplace's network with over 150+ reputable companies such as PepsiCo, L'Oréal, Western Union, and Adidas.
• Managed and displayed over 3,000 monthly job listings, ensuring a diverse array of opportunities from various industries such as banking, retail, chain foods, and small tech companies.
• Led the initial investment acquisition, efficiently managing funds for the platform's development and scalability.
• Designed financial strategies to maximize return on investment, including monetization models and operational cost 
VP of MarketingKrakenMay 2014 - Aug 2016 (2 years 4 months)• Developed and launched targeted social media campaigns with live A/B testing, utilizing localized content for each country in the APAC region and partnering with key KOLs and influencers in the blockchain space, resulting in over 10 million views and 35%+ user acquisition in the span of 6 months. • Created a top-tier PR campaign across the APAC region, collaborating with journalists, blog writers, and KOLs for exclusive interviews and insights on upcoming features from the website, as well as the political-economic impact of Bitcoin, to enhance brand awareness and maintain top-of-mind presence for the company. • Developed a year-round content creation strategy focused on natural and organic growth through blogs and articles on the website- CCEO & Co-FounderCoinmarket.comFeb 2012 - May 2014 (2 years 4 months)• Founded and launched an exchange platform enabling seamless Bitcoin and Ethereum transactions, achieving over $2M in monthly sales volumes within the first year. • Developed and executed multi-channel marketing strategies, driving the platform adoption and establishing loyal user base in a competitive crypto marketplace. • Established partnerships with iGaming companies and crypto based companies with payment processors and blockchain networks.
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- Business ManagementUniversity of the PacificJan 2012 - Jul 2015 (3 years 7 months)