
Hiro Maeda is a managing partner of BEENEXT’s ALL STAR SAAS FUND. The fund is focused on investing in SaaS companies in Japan. With a degree in computer science and economics from Bucknell University, he has been an early stage investor in over 100 companies, including Instacart, Everlane, and SmartHR. Previously, he led the investment division at BEENOS. In 2010, he launched Japan’s first startup accelerator, Open Network Lab, in partnership with Digital Garage and Kakaku.com. Hiro was selected as one of the 2016 Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 in the finance and venture capital category.
Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Managing Partner - ALL STAR SAAS FUND
BEENEXT PTE. LTD
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Jun 2015 - Present
Singapore
Managing Partner | Executive Officer
BEENOS Inc. (formerly netprice.com, Ltd.)
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Jul 2009 - Mar 2015
Managing Partner
Open Network Lab
Jun 2010 - Dec 2013
Teaching Assistant for Introductory Java Programming Courses
Bucknell University
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Jan 2007 - May 2008
Flash Programmer
Bucknell University
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May 2006 - Jan 2007
Network Engineering Intern
Canadian Academy
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May 2007 - Aug 2007
Web and System Application Developer
Shin Caterpillar Mitsubishi LTD
Jun 2007 - Jun 2007