Erika Ishikawa

Critic
DISC Type : C

Chair at OMG Japan

Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan

Overview

Erika Ishikawa is the CEO of ete holdings and DXIA, Inc. , Chair at OMG Japan, and CTO of the Digital Twin Research Institute. A Harvard graduate, she is an expert in digital twins, AI, and global digital transformation. Colleagues describe her as a knowledgeable, professional, and supportive leader.

Possessing a blend of curiosity and adventure, Erika is passionate about how supportive environments shape development, inspired by her own upbringing. Her academic interests are diverse and include astronomy, reflecting an intellectual curiosity that extends beyond her professional focus.

Her company developed "Sapis, " a cognitive digital twin AI engine designed to simulate the human brain for applications in education, urban planning, and the space industry.

Personality Overview

Negotiator

Objective Thinker

ROI Driven

Unless the value is proven by data, they are unlikely to value fancy features.  They choose to analyze logically and value facts to emotions. They like to do things independently and don’t look for support from others.

Topics They Care About

Cognitive Digital Twins
Her work focuses on advanced applications, including developing "Sapis, " an AI engine that simulates the human brain for various industries.
Global DX Strategy
Her professional passion lies in advising on and executing digital strategy on a global scale, utilizing cutting-edge technologies.
Regional Innovation
She actively promotes technology outside major hubs, highlighted by her "Sapis" AI exhibition at Setouchi Tech LAB to solve regional challenges.

Media Appearances

Erika has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2025
Chair at OMG Japan
4-2025
Chair at Digital Twin Consortium RBO - Japan
1-2022 - 12-2023
Outside Director at Colorkrew Inc.
9-2021 - 7-2022
Digital Innovation Principal at Kiraboshi Consulting
5-2021
CEO at ete holdings PTE. LTD.

Education

2014 - 2017
Master of Arts - MA from Harvard University
5-2022 - 12-2024
Executive MBA from ESCP Business School

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Exp : 26 Location : Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan Job Level : Leadership Designation : Chair at OMG Japan
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Insights For Selling To Erika

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Tell them what ROI they can expect
  • Be ready for penetrating questions and critical examination of your pitch
  • Use phrases like ‘expect X% improvement’, ‘data clearly shows’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t try too hard to build a relationship with them
  • Do not use very emotional or colorful language
  • Make extra effort to not seem pushy or confrontational

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Erika is

  • Proven ROI, pricing and objective proof points are the factors that sway their decision.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Erika

  • They are comfortable saying no if they are convinced that it is the correct decision.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Erika move?

  • Their decision-making is neither very fast nor very slow, they are somewhere in between.
  • Can Erika take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks if their analysis shows that it would be worth it.

You And Erika

Personality Compatibility


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