Ken Sumitani

Japan GTM Specialist | Direct Sales & Full-Stack Recruiting | Enabling Global Growth Tech Disruptors in AI/ML, Semiconductors, Embedded, Cyber Security & Cloud Infrastructure (President & Managing Director)

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Japan Entryex-Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd.

Japan GTM Specialist | Direct Sales & Full-Stack Recruiting Japan Entry Corporation is a premium strategic business development consultancy. Since 1989, we have been the trusted bridge for global tech disruptors looking to successfully penetrate and scale in the Japanese market.

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We don't just "consult"—we execute, sell, and build your foundation from Day 1. Our Track Record of Excellence: Red Hat, tableau, Citrix, Wind River, Nuance, com, AdRoll, PubMatic, Thingworx, brightcove, etc. Direct Sales Representation: Proven success in acting as your local sales arm to secure early-adopter reference customers—even for unknown startups. 250+ Strategic Partnerships: Established Tier-1 Distribution, OEM, and Joint Ventures. 120+ High-Impact Hires: Built complete teams including Country Managers, Sales Leaders, Pre-sales, and Tech Support. $150M+ in Transactions: Expertly negotiated strategic investments and M&A deals. Our Integrated Solutions: Direct Sales & GTM Execution: We act as your "boots on the ground," providing direct sales representation and OEM licensing to ensure immediate market traction and revenue generation. Full-Stack Recruitment: We build your entire "Founding Team." From the Country Manager to technical support, we source elite talent that understands both global speed and Japanese business culture. Strategic Partnership Development: Identifying and securing the right SIs and distributors to ensure long-term, scalable growth. Vertical Expertise: AI/ML & Cloud Infrastructure: Scaling Generative AI and enterprise platforms. Semiconductors & Embedded Systems: Deep experience with world-leading architectures (Brocade, Nuance, Wind River, ). Cybersecurity: Driving adoption of Zero Trust and Cloud-Native security solutions. AdTech & Digital Business: Introducing disruptive monetization and online business models. Industrial DX: Pioneering AR/VR/HMD and mission-critical enterprise solutions. Let’s Build Your Success in Japan. Japan is a high-reward market that requires a specialized navigator. We provide the strategy, the local network, the sales execution, and the talent you need to win. CONTACT: 📧 com 📱 +81 90-3815-5108 For a full list of our 250+ global clients (from Citrix to Nuance), please see the Experience section below 🌐 Explore our 20-year track record: com/past-clients/

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  1. JAPAN ENTRYJOB
    1. President, Managing Dir &…
      4Y 7M
    2. Managing Dir & GTM Launch…
      26Y 10M
  2. RECRUIT HOLDINGS CO.,JOB
    1. Dir of BizDev. LA Office,…
      3Y 9M

Time in market 35Y 4MOpen 1Closed 2Stints 3

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  1. Job: Japan Entry — President, Managing Director & Japan GTM Specialist | Direct Sales, Biz Dev & Full-Stack Recruitment · 2022-01 – present
  2. Job: Japan Entry — Managing Director & GTM Launch Lead · 1995-02 – 2021-12
  3. Job: Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. — Director of BizDev. LA Office, Recruit リクルート · 1991-04 – 1995-01

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Go-to-market StrategyRecruitingStrategic PartnershipsChannel PartnersSolution SellingExecutive SearchNew Business DevelopmentInternational SalesBusiness AlliancesGlobal Business DevelopmentJapaneseLocalizationAPACVenture CapitalProduct ManagementJapanese cultureSalesStart-upsEntrepreneurshipBusiness Development

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