Kei Onishi Yamaha Motor Ventures E33

Kei Onishi joins Jack Crawford to discuss his career journey and the objectives of Yamaha Motor Ventures. They explore the challenges and structure of Yamaha’s corporate venture arm, detailing their investment stages, check sizes, and the services offered to portfolio companies. The conversation covers current trends in corporate venture capital, collaboration strategies, and key performance indicators. They highlight Yamaha's industry focus, particularly in ag tech and AI, with examples from their portfolio. Kei shares insights into Yamaha's future investment strategies and participates in a rapid-fire session, offering personal insights and productivity tips. The episode concludes with closing remarks and thank yous.