Ayaka Unno has been with Pegasus Tech Ventures since 2011, handling operations, corporate partnerships, and deal sourcing across Japan and Asia after more than 20 years in corporate planning, business development, and investor relations at major Japanese companies. She has led Startup World Cup Japan since its first year and is known for helping Japanese corporations partner with startups, including work connecting companies like Osaro and Calbee with Pegasus's network.