BACKGROUND
Masa Shinomiya is a senior mechanical engineer at Yamaha Motor Ventures, where he is responsible for providing engineering support for portfolio companies.
Previously, he worked as a body design engineer for a scooter in Yamaha Motor.
Prior to that, he worked as a CAE engineer. He supported structural design, such as for commercial motorcycles, race bikes, surface mounter, and various research projects.
Masa graduated from Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology with a master of Mechanical system engineering.
In his leisure time he enjoys riding motorcycles and skiing.
CONNIE NEUMAN
DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES
"Failure is simply the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently."
― Henry Ford
The most important thing I look for in an early stage company? Passion, ambition and the how the product can expand.
The hardest thing for early stage startups is understanding that failures are learning opportunities and only those who can move forward and embrace it will succeed.
My "superpower" is listening and being honest with feedback.
Outside of work, I'm an avid San Jose Sharks hockey fan. One season, I went to 38 out of 41 home games without having season passes!
BACKGROUND
As the company’s Director of Human Resources, Connie oversees all facets of human resources and office administration.
Prior to joining YMVSV, Connie has enjoyed building up several high-tech startups. While being a strategic partner to management, she has been able to heavily contribute to strategic overviews, shape cultures and build the human resources role into a place of trust and confidence.