Akio Tanaka

Akio Tanaka is a founder and cryptocurrency enthusiast who currently serves as a partner at Infinity Ventures Crypto (IVC), a cryptocurrency-focused venture capital firm based in Tokyo, Japan. Tanaka holds a degree in Engineering from Kyoto University and has over 20 years of experience in the technology industry. Before launching Infinity Ventures Crypto, Tanaka worked as CEO at Infoteria Corporation, a software and consulting company that provides mobile device management and application development services to businesses. He has also been involved in various start-ups as a founding member and served as a board member for 10 public and private companies in Japan. Tanaka is passionate about blockchain and cryptocurrencies, and his expertise in the technology industry has helped IVC make strategic investments in various blockchain-focused companies in Japan and globally. Some of the notable investments made by IVC include bitFlyer, a cryptocurrency exchange, and Blockstream, a blockchain technology company. Aside from his work at IVC, Tanaka is also a mentor at the Hardcore SF accelerator program, where he helps start-ups that are focused on emerging technologies such as blockchain and AI. He is an active member of Japan's blockchain community and frequently speaks on the topic at various events and conferences.