Hi, I'm Yusuke Hatano, an entrepreneur/ author/ business designer/ psychedelic facilitator.

Trip Wizard connects travelers with locals and fellow travelers who share authentic insights and create personalized itineraries. Travelers submit their preferences to receive authentic, personalized itineraries crafted by locals and travel experts with deep destination knowledge. 

ZS is a professional services firm that works side by side with companies to help develop and deliver products that drive customer value and company results. 

Specialized in marketing strategy, value & access, and brand & messaging projects, utilizing insights from over 300 in-depth interviews with physicians, patients, and general consumers to refine customer engagement strategies and open new sales avenues. Tailored brand positioning and messaging to meet specific audience needs, significantly influencing customer behavior. Additionally, assessed the potential value and foreseeable access of new drugs entering the Japanese market, shaping impactful healthcare market strategies.

Zpeer develops and manages veterinary online community platform, which enables veterinarians and animal health companies to communicate with each other online. 

Led the domestic marketing of imported products, encompassing strategy planning, execution, data analysis, and content creation (translation, web, flyer creation, etc.). Successfully grew this segment into a business generating monthly sales of 10 million yen, demonstrating significant market penetration and brand establishment within the veterinary sector.

gBETA is a free accelerator to build your company, meet mentors, and pitch investors.

As an associate, managed business development, program coordination, and ensured strategic alignment with goals. Worked with the team to tailor program offerings, directly supporting 10 startups in refining business strategies and preparing for investor pitches. Facilitated key networking opportunities, enhancing startup visibility and access to resources. Played a crucial role in marketing efforts, broadening the program's reach within the startup ecosystem.

BIOTOPE is a co-creative strategic design firm that blows life into each individual’s imagination and vision by rethinking businesses and organizations as living organisms. 

Collaborated with a Japanese corporation to craft their R&D vision and business model for 2030, facilitating innovative strategies and future planning. This partnership focused on developing a sustainable and forward-thinking roadmap, integrating cutting-edge technologies and market insights to position the corporation at the forefront of industry innovation.

PrmaCeed runs several websites in education industry to deliver better education opportunities to high school students in Japan.

Tasked with web advertisement management, content creation, and UX/UI analysis of their website. Responsibilities included optimizing online advertising campaigns, generating engaging content tailored to the target audience, and conducting thorough analyses to enhance the website's user experience and interface, directly contributing to improved user engagement and educational outreach.

Psychology major, Spanish minor

Cumulative GPA: 3.7/4.0

Activities and societies: Varsity Cross Country, Track and Field

Oregon State Licensed Psychedelic Facilitator Training Program

Comprehensive training in psychedelic-assisted therapy

Focus: Clinical safety, therapeutic integration, ethical practice