Takuya Sakamoto

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Member of the Management Board at Captain's Eye

Tokyo, Japan

Overview

Takuya Sakamoto is the CEO and Founder of MOL PLUS, the corporate venture capital arm of shipping giant Mitsui O. S. K. Lines (MOL). A graduate of Kyoto Universitys Faculty of Agriculture, he established the fund through MOLs internal venture program to invest in global startups and drive innovation in the maritime industry.

His professional interests include creating new ocean-related businesses and fostering growth by engaging with startups in emerging markets like India and Africa. He aims to launch the first business incubation initiative in the ocean shipping industry, demonstrating a deep passion for fostering innovation within his field.

Unique fact: Takuya Sakamoto successfully pitched and launched MOLs first-ever corporate venture capital fund as an employee through the companys internal proposal system.

Personality Overview

Overcautious

Status Quo Seeker

Process Oriented

The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.  They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach. Being observant comes to them naturally.

Topics They Care About

Corporate Venturing
As the founder of MOL PLUS, his primary role is to lead investment in early to mid-stage startups to create synergies with the parent company, MOL.
Maritime Innovation
He is focused on transforming the shipping industry by investing in startups specializing in logistics, decarbonization, and new marine business models.
Global Startup Ecosystems
He actively expands his firm's global presence, with a stated interest in engaging with startups in growing markets like India and Africa to foster collaboration.

Media Appearances

Takuya has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2025
Member of the Management Board at Captain's Eye
4-2021
CEO at MOL PLUS
4-2012 - 3-2021
Project Manager at 株式会社 商船三井

Education

2008 - 2012
農学部食料環境経済学科 from Kyoto University

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Insights For Selling To Takuya

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly
  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions
  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them

DONT's

  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly
  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Takuya is

  • Adoption by others is very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Takuya

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Takuya move?

  • They don't like to hasten, so their speed of decision-making may be slow.
  • Can Takuya take some risk or not?

  • They have little willingness to take risks, and prefer making calculated decisions.

You And Takuya

Personality Compatibility


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