OUR TEAM

Sachino Taki・Japan

Co-Founder & CEO / Chief Strategic Designer

Her experiences living in both the US and Japan inspired her to become a better communicator across cultures. At JETRO, a Japanese government agency, she initiated innovative projects to support Japanese startups/SMEs and accelerate large corporations' open innovation. Combining her public sector experience with an MS in Strategic Design and Management from Parsons School of Design, she excels in design research, project facilitation, and impact entrepreneurship. Outside of work, Sachino enjoys exploring new places and meeting people for inspiration, reading and playing with her kitten, Heladita!

Sachino's Professional & Educational Experience:

Ex-JETRO (Japanese Government Agency)
MS Strategic Design & Management, Parsons School of Design, NY
BA Culture, Media & Society, Waseda University, Tokyo
Design Research & Strategy
Japanese (Native) / English (Business Proficient) / Korean (Conversational)

Alex Siordia・USA

Co-Founder & CFO/COO / Operations & Analytics Director

He seeks to understand the economy and society to make a positive difference. His background at JPMorgan brings essential financial and operational perspective to every engagement, including client negotiation, transaction execution and management. His passion is to help clients make informed decisions for their business expansion. Originally from Hawai’i, Alex enjoys outdoor activities like hiking and camping, as well as reading economics and science fiction novels.

Alex's Professional & Educational Experience:

JPMorgan
BA/MA Economics, Boston University
Data Analysis / Fixed Income Analysis
English (Native) / Spanish (Native) / Chinese (Conversational) / Japanese (Conversational)

Anne Nestler・Germany

Co-Founder & CDO / Creative Director

Believing that curiosity and an open mind nurture creativity, she studied Graphic Design and Media Design at the University of the Arts London and obtained a master's degree in Strategic Design and Management from Parsons School of Design. She excels in effectively communicating ideas and concepts, through prototyping and visualization techniques to convey strategies efficiently. Outside of work, Anne enjoys spending time with friends, immersing herself in different cultures through travel, and staying active at the gym.

Anne's Professional & Educational Experience:

Pentagram Design Berlin
MS Strategic Design & Management, Parsons School of Design, NY
BA Graphic & Media Design, University of the Arts, London
Design experience at LoSiento, Barcelona
Strategy & Communication Design
German (Native) / English (Business Proficient) / Spanish (Conversational)

Sylvia Tan・China

Public Relations Specialist

Growing up in Beijing and pursuing her college education in the U.S., she developed a strong interest in global business. After graduating from Parsons School of Design with a BBA in Strategic Design and Management, she set her career path toward the intersection of marketing, branding, and design strategy. With experience in PR and curating, she applies her cross-cultural mindset to event curation, influencer marketing, and social media optimization. In her personal life, Sylvia enjoys foods and drinks by cooking and bartending. She also likes to connect with nature, going to beaches and mountains.

Sylvia's Professional & Educational Experience:

BBA Strategic Design & Management, Parsons School of Design, NY
PR Specialist, Chao.S PR Agency
Influencer Marketing / Event curate and execute
Chinese (Native) / English (Business Proficient) / Korean (Conversational) / Japanese (Conversational)