Shinya Yamamoto

About

Shinya Yamamoto is a venture investor and startup ecosystem contributor serving as Founder & CEO at Link & Innovation. His work spans venture creation, business development, investment, and support for entrepreneurs building new products and markets. Shinya brings a broad ecosystem perspective on startup strategy, founder development, collaboration between business and academia, and the pathways through which new ventures can gain the resources, relationships, and institutional support needed to grow. The role provides direct exposure to how investors assess teams, markets, differentiation, traction, and a company’s ability to grow beyond its initial market. Shinya is particularly relevant to conversations around fundraising readiness, investor decision-making, venture-scale growth, and the signals that help founders build conviction with capital partners.