Sakuya (Zak) Morimoto

1. About carbon nanotubes (CNTs) Today many industries are looking at CNTs as new structural or functional materials. CNTs have 100 times stronger mechanical strength than steel, yet are lightweight and flexible. CNTs are used as structural materials in space development and aeronautics, as well as construction and civil engineering. CNTs are also used as functional and composite material in the semiconductor and energy sectors (LiBs etc.) taking advantage of electrical conductivity resistance, which is around 1,000 times higher than that of copper. CNTs also have extremely high thermal conductivity and heat resistance. 2. Our uniqueness CarbonFly has developed a unique technology to grow CNTs with uniform control of diameter and length on a commercial scale. This has enabled the mass production of CNTs with higher quality, compared with conventional production processes. With this technology, Carbonfly offers 100% CNTs in a variety of forms (powders, films and cables) so that our clients can process this material easily. At the same time, our equipment is compact enough to install even in standard offices. 3. Carbon recycle technology As a tech-driven company on this planet, environmental impact is a key driver of our R&D roadmap. We are developing CNTs production process using carbon dioxide (CO2) as a raw material with commercial viability. We believe our CNTs make a significant contribution to the carbon-neutrality of the world.

Epicore Biosystems is a digital health company developing advanced sweat-sensing wearables that provide real-time personalized health insights for hydration, stress, and wellness. Our clinically validated products are deployed globally and licensed by leading brands in the sports and fitness, occupational safety, and clinical trials industries.

Pegasus Tech Ventures is a global venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley. We invest in emerging technology companies around the world and work with them to expand sales in North America, Asia, and Europe. Our 110+ person team operates out of offices in seven different countries and offers a wide range of domain expertise. Pegasus Tech Ventures currently has several venture capital funds under management. We look for world-class management and technical teams that are targeting disruptive opportunities in IT, HealthTech, Artificial Intelligence, IoT, Robotics, Big Data, Quantum Computing, FinTech, and Next Generation Technologies. As a global investor, our portfolio includes companies with operations that range from Silicon Valley and across the US to the UK, Israel, Korea, Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Bangladesh, and beyond. By helping entrepreneurs break down geographical barriers and enter new markets, Pegasus Tech Ventures is helping to bridge innovation ecosystems around the world. Pegasus also founded and sponsors Startup World Cup, one of the biggest and richest startup competitions in the world. Startup World Cup extends to over 60 countries across six continents, with a Grand Finale in Silicon Valley featuring a $1 million investment prize. The goal of Startup World Cup is to support regional innovation ecosystems and connect them to Silicon Valley. Startup World Cup brings together entrepreneurs, investors and prominent thought-leaders, such as Steve Wozniak (Co-Founder of Apple), Reid Hoffman (Founding CEO of LinkedIn), John Chambers (Chairman Emeritus of Cisco), Vinod Khosla (Co-Founder of Sun Microsystems; Founder of Khosla Ventures), Marc Randolph (Co-Founder of Netflix), Adam Cheyer (Co-Founder of Siri), and many others who have participated in Startup World Cup events around the world.

The Japanese Chamber of Commerce of Northern California (JCCNC) was founded in 1950 to promote business, mutual understanding, and goodwill between Japan and the United States. In 1951, JCCNC was incorporated as a California nonprofit. JCCNC is the only chamber of commerce for Japanese businesses originally founded by Japanese Americans. One of its unique qualities lies in the fact that it comprises of Japanese and Japanese American businesses, corporations and organizations, all with ties between Northern California and Japan. JCCNC provides assistance to businesses from Japan wishing to open a Northern California office. It also works in conjunction with the Consulate General of Japan to convey information through a joint disaster crisis management system. In the U.S., volunteerism and corporate responsibility is considered an important part of business. JCCNC members support local communities, organizations, and programs as a means to encourage corporate responsibility. JCCNC continues to promote goodwill and friendship between Japan and the United States. It provides networking opportunities as well as informational seminars that educate Japanese corporations about doing business in California.

1. About carbon nanotubes (CNTs) Today many industries are looking at CNTs as new structural or functional materials. CNTs have 100 times stronger mechanical strength than steel, yet are lightweight and flexible. CNTs are used as structural materials in space development and aeronautics, as well as construction and civil engineering. CNTs are also used as functional and composite material in the semiconductor and energy sectors (LiBs etc.) taking advantage of electrical conductivity resistance, which is around 1,000 times higher than that of copper. CNTs also have extremely high thermal conductivity and heat resistance. 2. Our uniqueness CarbonFly has developed a unique technology to grow CNTs with uniform control of diameter and length on a commercial scale. This has enabled the mass production of CNTs with higher quality, compared with conventional production processes. With this technology, Carbonfly offers 100% CNTs in a variety of forms (powders, films and cables) so that our clients can process this material easily. At the same time, our equipment is compact enough to install even in standard offices. 3. Carbon recycle technology As a tech-driven company on this planet, environmental impact is a key driver of our R&D roadmap. We are developing CNTs production process using carbon dioxide (CO2) as a raw material with commercial viability. We believe our CNTs make a significant contribution to the carbon-neutrality of the world.

Epicore Biosystems is a digital health company developing advanced sweat-sensing wearables that provide real-time personalized health insights for hydration, stress, and wellness. Our clinically validated products are deployed globally and licensed by leading brands in the sports and fitness, occupational safety, and clinical trials industries.

Pegasus Tech Ventures is a global venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley. We invest in emerging technology companies around the world and work with them to expand sales in North America, Asia, and Europe. Our 110+ person team operates out of offices in seven different countries and offers a wide range of domain expertise. Pegasus Tech Ventures currently has several venture capital funds under management. We look for world-class management and technical teams that are targeting disruptive opportunities in IT, HealthTech, Artificial Intelligence, IoT, Robotics, Big Data, Quantum Computing, FinTech, and Next Generation Technologies. As a global investor, our portfolio includes companies with operations that range from Silicon Valley and across the US to the UK, Israel, Korea, Indonesia, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Bangladesh, and beyond. By helping entrepreneurs break down geographical barriers and enter new markets, Pegasus Tech Ventures is helping to bridge innovation ecosystems around the world. Pegasus also founded and sponsors Startup World Cup, one of the biggest and richest startup competitions in the world. Startup World Cup extends to over 60 countries across six continents, with a Grand Finale in Silicon Valley featuring a $1 million investment prize. The goal of Startup World Cup is to support regional innovation ecosystems and connect them to Silicon Valley. Startup World Cup brings together entrepreneurs, investors and prominent thought-leaders, such as Steve Wozniak (Co-Founder of Apple), Reid Hoffman (Founding CEO of LinkedIn), John Chambers (Chairman Emeritus of Cisco), Vinod Khosla (Co-Founder of Sun Microsystems; Founder of Khosla Ventures), Marc Randolph (Co-Founder of Netflix), Adam Cheyer (Co-Founder of Siri), and many others who have participated in Startup World Cup events around the world.

Honda Xcelerator Ventures is the global Honda program for open innovation and corporate venturing, across North America, Europe, Israel, Japan and Southeast Asia. It is designed for innovators across all stages seeking to transform technology and business. Honda created this program to engage innovators in the global startup community in an open dialogue to build the carbon-neutral future of mobility. Its focus areas are intentionally broad, supporting the Honda goal to realize carbon neutrality and zero fatalities involving Honda vehicles by 2050, with capabilities that include support for direct investment, strategic partnership, co-development and prototyping. Innovators and startups that are interested in collaboration opportunities are encouraged to visit https://xcelerator.hondainnovations.com/.