Airi kiku
Co-Founder · Asia Partner
I have not advised
from
the outside.
I have built from
the inside
Based between Shanghai, Tokyo, and Germany — I work at the intersection of Asia and Europe, helping global companies enter markets they don’t yet understand from the inside.
Japanese — Native
Mandarin Chinese — Native
English — Business
German — Business
Japan
China
Singapore
Europe
10+
Years cross-border
market development
market development
100M
Monthly video views
built in 3 months
built in 3 months
3
Continents of
direct experience
direct experience
4
Languages at business
level or above
level or above
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What I bring
``` Intelligence
Market Research & Intelligence
Trained at Ipsos — the world's third-largest research firm. Qualitative and quantitative studies that inform real investment decisions.
Market Entry
Asia Market Entry
From strategy to execution across Japan, China, Singapore, Thailand, and beyond — including local partner search and negotiation, remote sales support, and on-the-ground marketing.
Sourcing
Sourcing
On-the-ground supplier identification, due diligence, and negotiation in Asia. Based in Shanghai — acting as your local buying partner.
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Career
``` Torii Partners / myGorilla GmbH
Co-Founder & Asia Partner · Cross-border marketing agency, Germany
Wargaming Japan
Japan Marketing Manager · User acquisition & brand partnership negotiations · 160M+ registered players globally
C CHANNEL Inc.
Head of Overseas Business, East Asia · Digital media startup founded by LINE's former CEO
DeNA Co., Ltd.
Project Manager, New Business Research · TSE-listed internet company, Tokyo
Ipsos
Senior Research Manager, International Division · World's third-largest market research firm
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