Hikaru Yasuhara

SUSUMU International (USA), Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of a leading Japanese manufacturer holding the top global market share in thin-film precision resistors

• Managed all sales operations for U.S. East Coast, LATAM, and select U.S. West Coast territories, achieving 10%+ YoY growth despite EV market slowdown.

• Served as account manager for largest customer, overseeing pricing, defect resolution, audits, and new projects, exceeding sales targets by 15%.

• Expanded LATAM presence by building distributor network, partnering with a Mexican distributor to extend market reach.

• Provided technical consultation on thin film chip resistor applications, leading to 30+ new design-in negotiations

Pegasus Tech Ventures is a global venture capital firm managing $2B+ in assets, investing in startups and facilitating corporate–startup collaboration worldwide

• Closed two CVC fund partnerships totaling $50M, managing negotiations, deal structuring, and executive relationships.

• Successfully secured sponsorship agreements from 14 major corporations for the inaugural “Startup–Corporate Speed Dating” program, driving participation from nearly 100 startups; managed end-to-end project planning, sponsor relations, participant coordination, and event-day operations.

• Directed fundraising projects for high-profile startups including SpaceX, coordinating cross-border investor relations and fund closing.

• Secured consulting engagements with major corporations for startup sourcing, research, and strategy (close to $100k in revenue).

• Led corporate and investor engagement for Startup World Cup Japan, attracting 3,000+ attendees and achieving the highest conversion rate from any single outreach channel; awarded Employee of the Month.

• Managed a corporate SDGs seminar, overseeing research, content development, and multi-speaker coordination, earning strong participant feedback.

Fortune Global 500 conglomerate; Strategic Planning Dept., Battery Division

• Identified and negotiated with potential partners for a next-generation lithium-ion battery business model, securing three partnership prospects and collaborating with Japanese

government agencies on cross-border investment incentives.

• Conducted market analysis, competitive research, and user interviews for new product applications; presented strategies to overseas subsidiaries, influencing sales plans and product development considerations.

• Served as sub-leader for corporate website content creation, managing schedules and quality control.

• Revamped product website FAQ using analytics and behavior data, improving conversion rates by 50% YoY.