Epistra

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.

Founders

Founders

Yosuke Ozawa

Co-founder, CEO

Yosuke Ozawa Ph.D.

  • 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

Co-founder, COO

Takeshi Sakurada PMP

  • 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.

Taku Tsuzuki

Co-founder, CTO

Taku Tsuzuki Ph.D.

  • Ph.D. in Robotic Biology
  • Concurrent Associate Professor at Chiba University
  • Serial entrepreneur
  • Led over 30 optimization projects for productivity, cost, and functionality in production processes

Studied bioinformatics at Osaka University and serves as CTO at Epistra. Also holds a concurrent position as Associate Professor at Chiba University. A serial entrepreneur who has led over 30 optimization projects for productivity, cost, and functionality in real production processes.

Koichi Takahashi

Co-founder, Technical Advisor

Koichi Takahashi Ph.D.

  • 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.

Advisers

Advisers

  • Masayo Takahashi

    Masayo Takahashi

    • CEO, Vision Care Inc.
    • RIKEN Retinal Regenerative Medicine R&D Project
  • Hiroaki Kitano

    Hiroaki Kitano

    • Senior Executive Vice President, Sony Group Corporation
    • President & Director, Sony CSL
    • Chairman, Systems Biology Institute
  • Sam Lawrence

    Sam Lawrence

    • Mobilize.io Chief Customer Officer
    • 500 Startups EIR and Mentor
  • Eiji Takagi

    Eiji Takagi

    • Country Manager, Horizon Discovery
    • Former CEO, RBI Inc.
  • Hisashi Kashima

    Hisashi Kashima

    • Professor, Graduate School of Informatics, Kyoto University

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