Final Aim, Inc., the leading smart contracts platform for post-signing contract management in design and manufacturing, is proud to announce the company has been selected for “Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub,” a program designed by Microsoft to support startups at an early stage of their development.

The program offers a range of benefits, including access to Microsoft technologies, including Azure, OpenAI, GitHub, and Microsoft 365, as well as technical support and guidance.
Beyond access to technology, Microsoft for Startups Founders Hub will empower entrepreneurs to innovate and grow by connecting them with mentors who will provide them with industry, business, and technical support to guide them through their next business milestones. In addition, the founders will have access to various startup programs to help them build connections with customers and accelerate their growth.

Final Aim is set to revolutionize its product development across various domains, including blockchain, smart contracts, and AI, through this strategic program by Microsoft.

About Final Aim
Final Aim has been driving the global adoption of blockchain and smart contracts technologies in industrial design and manufacturing. In November 2021, the company announced the beta version of its blockchain platform, “Final Chain.”
In April 2022, the company established its headquarters in the United States. In September of the same year, Final Aim was accepted into “Berkeley SkyDeck,” a world-renowned Silicon Valley startup accelerator. In February 2023, it was also chosen as “The Most Likely to Become the Next Unicorn” within the Berkely SkyDeck program. In June 2023, the company won the “Japan-US Innovation Awards – Innovation Showcase,” a co-program by the Japan Society of Northern California and the Stanford University US-Asia Technology Management Center.

Company Name: Final Aim, Inc.
Location: Headquarters – Delaware, US / Subsidiary – Tokyo, Japan
Founders: Masafumi Asakura, Chief Executive Officer / Yasuhide Yokoi, Chief Design Officer
Business Description: Drive the adoption of blockchain and smart contracts technologies for design and manufacturing.
Website: https://final-aim.com
Contact: contact@final-aim.com

San Francisco, US, October 2nd, 2023 – Final Aim, Inc., the leading smart contracts platform for post-signing contract management in design and manufacturing, is proud to announce the company has been accepted into “AlchemistX,” operated by Alchemist Accelerator, one of the world-renowned Silicon Valley startup accelerators dedicated to enterprise ventures.

In this program, the company has been selected for the Enterprise Business (B2B) Course in the Global Startup Acceleration Program run by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), together with the Cabinet Office, and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) of Japan.

Final Aim will leverage AlchemistX’s strategic connections and world-class know-how within the intensive program, especially its structured path to sales and fundraising for startups monetizing from US enterprises.

About AlchemistX
Alchemist Accelerator aids in developing early-stage technology startups that monetize from enterprises.
Top-tier funds like Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia Capital, Accel, Greylock Partners, Founders Fund, and Bain Capital Ventures have backed the graduated startups.
AlchemistX, Alchemist’s extension program, leverages the core Alchemist Accelerator curriculum and network to startup ecosystems and innovation hubs worldwide.

Alchemist’s original methods provide a unique acceleration such as:

– Key Pathways
Methodologies and structure have resulted in a market-leading founder success rate, as evidenced by our high follow-on-funding rates.

– Strategic Connections
The accelerator holds mentors and coaches who are industry experts with extensive experience as operators, entrepreneurs, and investors across diverse sectors. They will provide startups with valuable insights into every industry and help companies navigate the challenges in the US market.

– World-Class Network
The Vault, specifically curated by Alchemist Accelerator Founders, provides invaluable program resources and opportunities. A community of 35,000+ innovators, investors, and customers, facilitated through the proprietary Alchemist Vault, will input startups’ important insights into the sector and assist in overcoming any obstacles that may occur.

Alchemist website:
https://www.alchemistaccelerator.com/

About JETRO – Global Startup Acceleration Program
JETRO, together with the Cabinet Office and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI), supports startups to expand global business. In the program, world-class accelerators such as Alchemist, Berkeley SkyDeck, CIC, Plug and Play Japan, and Techstars will provide specialized courses by leveraging their strengths and providing individual support for Japanese startups to expand business overseas while closely working with them.
In all courses, participant companies will aim at overseas market expansion and network building. They will receive support for business plan development and promotion activities and have Demo Days geared toward international investors and visiting local ecosystems.

JETRO – Global Startup Acceleration website:
https://www.jetro.go.jp/en/startup/acceleration/

About Final Aim
Final Aim has been driving the global adoption of blockchain and smart contracts technologies in industrial design and manufacturing. In November 2021, the company announced the beta version of its blockchain platform, “Final Chain.”
In April 2022, the company established its headquarters in the United States. In September of the same year, Final Aim was accepted into “Berkeley SkyDeck,” a world-renowned Silicon Valley startup accelerator. In February 2023, it was also chosen as “The Most Likely to Become the Next Unicorn” within the Berkely SkyDeck program. In June 2023, the company won the “Japan-US Innovation Awards – Innovation Showcase,” a co-program by the Japan Society of Northern California and the Stanford University US-Asia Technology Management Center.

Company Name: Final Aim, Inc.
Location: Headquarters – Delaware, US / Subsidiary – Tokyo, Japan
Founders: Masafumi Asakura, Chief Executive Officer / Yasuhide Yokoi, Chief Design Officer
Business Description: Drive the adoption of blockchain and smart contracts technologies for design and manufacturing.
Website: https://final-aim.com
Contact: contact@final-aim.com

Image source: https://techcrunch.com/events/tc-disrupt-2023/

San Francisco, US, September 12th, 2023 – Final Aim, Inc., the leading smart contracts platform for post-signing contract management in design and manufacturing, is proud to announce the company has been selected to exhibit at “TechCrunch Disrupt 2023,” the world’s leading authority conference in debuting revolutionary startups, from 19th to 21st of September at Moscone West, San Francisco, US.

TechCrunch Disrupt is a high-profile annual conference that attracts approximately 10,000 startup professionals, including entrepreneurs, investors, and technologists.

As part of the J-StarX Program run by the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO), Final Aim has been selected as one of the emerging Japanese Startups to exhibit at the JAPAN Pavillion inside TechCrunch Disrupt 2023.

Final Aim will showcase its smart contracts platform for the design and manufacturing industry, with the latest project key partners like Sony Design Consulting, Panasonic Design, and Autodesk.

About TechCrunch Disrupt 2023
Date: September 19th – 21st, 2023
Location: Moscone West, 800 Howard St, San Francisco, CA 94107
Final Aim Booth Location: No. PV4 – D16
Event URL: https://techcrunch.com/events/tc-disrupt-2023/
Tickets URL: https://techcrunch.com/events/tc-disrupt-2023/tickets/

About Final Aim
Final Aim has been driving the global adoption of blockchain and smart contracts technologies in industrial design and manufacturing. In November 2021, the company announced the beta version of its blockchain platform, “Final Chain.”
In April 2022, the company established its headquarters in the United States. In September of the same year, Final Aim was accepted into “Berkeley SkyDeck,” a world-renowned Silicon Valley startup accelerator. In February 2023, it was also chosen as “The Most Likely to Become the Next Unicorn” within the Berkely SkyDeck program. In June 2023, the company won the “Japan-US Innovation Awards – Innovation Showcase,” a co-program by the Japan Society of Northern California and the Stanford University US-Asia Technology Management Center.

Company Name: Final Aim, Inc.
Location: Headquarters – Delaware, US / Subsidiary – Tokyo, Japan
Founders: Masafumi Asakura, Chief Executive Officer / Yasuhide Yokoi, Chief Design Officer
Business Description: Drive the adoption of blockchain and smart contracts technologies for design and manufacturing.
Website: https://final-aim.com
Contact: contact@final-aim.com

Delaware, US, August 30th, 2023 – Final Aim, Inc., the leading smart contracts platform for post-signing contract management in design and manufacturing, is proud to announce the company has raised an angel investment from James Prenton, a seasoned international business lawyer and co-founding partner at InterFocus Law, LLP. The company has also announced the appointment of James as Final Aim’s Strategic Advisor. Based on his unique qualifications, James will advise on matters relating to the company’s product development and strategic plans.

Based in San Francisco, James Prenton has a 25-year legal career representing domestic and international clients, including VCs, CVCs, digital entertainment and content providers, and others in the AI, deep/machine learning, Web 3.0/blockchain, manufacturers, construction, and industrial design. James is a former corporate partner in the Silicon Valley office of global law firm K&L Gates LLP. Fluent in Japanese and having lived in Japan for 18+ years, he has extensive experience assisting Japanese clients in navigating the U.S. and APAC markets.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesprenton/

With James’ angel investment, Final Aim will further accelerate our business development and blockchain technology adoption in the design and manufacturing industries worldwide. Moreover, with his proven track record as an advisor to investors and startups alike, we are honored to welcome James as a Strategic Advisor and look forward to benefiting from his contributions.

“I am delighted to be part of the growth journey of the exemplary team at Final Aim. The angel investor and strategic advisor roles provide a rare opportunity to help solve significant workflow issues in the industrial design and manufacturing space by leveraging latest Web 3.0/blockchain technologies. I look forward to collaborating with Masa and Yasu as they pursue and implement their strategic vision,” commented James.

Masafumi Asakura, Co-Founder and CEO of Final Aim, commented on the appointment, “We are very pleased to have James, who has extensive experience as a lawyer in the U.S. and Japan, join us as an angel investor. We are also very encouraged to have him on board as a Strategic Advisor, as he has deep knowledge of technology, M&A, intellectual property, and fundraising.”

Yasuhide Yokoi, Co-Founder and CDO of Final Aim, also commented, “We are excited to welcome James to Final Aim as an Angel Investor and Strategic Advisor. The addition of James affirms our commitment to grow the business and increase value to our customers and partners in the design and manufacturing industries worldwide.”

About Final Aim
Final Aim has been driving the global adoption of blockchain and smart contracts technologies in industrial design and manufacturing. In November 2021, the company announced the beta version of its blockchain platform, “Final Chain.”
In April 2022, the company established its headquarters in the United States. In September of the same year, Final Aim was accepted into “Berkeley SkyDeck,” a world-renowned Silicon Valley startup accelerator. In February 2023, it was also chosen as “The Most Likely to Become the Next Unicorn” within the Berkely SkyDeck program. In June 2023, the company won the “Japan-US Innovation Awards – Innovation Showcase,” a co-program by the Japan Society of Northern California and the Stanford University US-Asia Technology Management Center.

Company Name: Final Aim, Inc.
Location: Headquarters – Delaware, US / Subsidiary – Tokyo, Japan
Founders: Masafumi Asakura, Chief Executive Officer / Yasuhide Yokoi, Chief Design Officer
Business Description: Drive the adoption of blockchain and smart contracts technologies for design and manufacturing.
Website: https://final-aim.com
Contact: contact@final-aim.com

Delaware, US, July 31st, 2023 – Final Aim, Inc., the leading smart contracts platform for post-signing contract management in design and manufacturing, is proud to announce the company has raised an angel investment from Tom Moss, a serial entrepreneur and currently a CEO of Skydio GK.

Tom Moss is a serial entrepreneur and seasoned executive with deep hardware & software experience with an international background such as Silicon Valley and Tokyo.
His experience includes Android Executive at Google; Founder & CEO at 3LM, which was acquired by Motorola; Entrepreneur in Residence at Accel Partners; Founder & CEO at Nextbit, which was acquired by Razer; Senior Vice President & General Manager of Mobile at Razer; Co-founder of several other exited startups including 1 IPO.

He is currently a CEO of Skydio GK, the Asia-Pacific subsidiary of Skydio Inc., a maker of the world’s most advanced autonomous drones, which recently announced a $230 million Series E fundraising round at a $2.2 billion valuation backed by prominent venture capitals such as Linse Capital, Andreessen Horowitz, Next47, IVP, DoCoMo, Nvidia, UP.Partners, Hercules Capital, and Axon.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommoss/

Final Aim is excited to welcome Tom Moss as an Investor and to benefit from his experience. With this angel investment, the company will further accelerate its business development and blockchain technology adoption in the design and manufacturing industries worldwide.

About Final Aim
Final Aim has been driving the global adoption of blockchain and smart contracts technologies in industrial design and manufacturing. In November 2021, the company announced the beta version of its blockchain platform, “Final Chain.”
In April 2022, they established a headquarters in the United States. In September of the same year, Final Aim was accepted into “Berkeley SkyDeck,” a world-renowned Silicon Valley startup accelerator. In February 2023, they were chosen as “The Most Likely to Become the Next Unicorn” within the program. In June, the company won the “Japan-US Innovation Awards – Innovation Showcase,” a co-program by the Japan Society of Northern California and the Stanford University US-Asia Technology Management Center.

Company Name: Final Aim, Inc.
Location: Headquarters – Delaware, US / Subsidiary – Tokyo, Japan
Founders: Masafumi Asakura, Chief Executive Officer / Yasuhide Yokoi, Chief Design Officer
Business Description: Drive the adoption of blockchain and smart contracts technologies for design and manufacturing
Website: https://final-aim.com
Contact: contact@final-aim.com

Delaware, US, July 27th, 2023 – Final Aim, Inc., the leading smart contracts platform for post-signing contract management in design and manufacturing, has appointed finance and operations executive Rob Kazmarek as an Advisor.
Rob first met co-founders Masafumi Asakura and Yasuhide Yokoi through Berkeley SkyDeck, the prestigious university accelerator the founders were accepted into in 2022, and at which Rob is an advisor and member of the selection committee.

Prior to his involvement with Berkeley SkyDeck, Rob led trading and analytics for Bay Area-based Kingsford Capital and spearheaded creation of multiple new revenue-generating business models for international hospitality chain Dusit Thani. He began his career at Adobe, building up to a regional operations role that saw him at various times oversee responsibility for San Francisco, the east coast of the US, LATAM, and the entirety of the Japan and Asia-Pacific region.
Rob has lived overseas for nearly eight years, including three in Tokyo, Japan. He received his MBA from the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business, specializing in finance and general management.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-kazmarek/

With Rob’s proven global track record especially in the US and Japan, Final Aim is honored to welcome him as an Advisor and benefit from his experience and accomplishment.

“I was instantly drawn to Masa-san and Yasu-san,” said Rob. “Not only do they have remarkable Tier-1 customer traction at such an early stage – SONY and Panasonic as just a few – but their vision of an integrated legal tech solution is compelling. They both bring that ‘it’ factor that you want to bet on and be a part of,” commented Rob.

Masafumi Asakura, Co-Founder and CEO of Final Aim, commented on the appointment, “Rob was our Key Advisor during Berkeley SkyDeck (Batch15 IPP), advising Final Aim on all aspects of management and business. He is a wonderful colleague who supported Final Aim from the beginning when we were growing our US experience. Rob has been part of the team since Berkeley SkyDeck, as if we were in the same boat, playing an integral part. We are thrilled to have Rob join us on this global journey even after Berkeley SkyDeck, continuing to advise all around Final Aim, such as business, finance, marketing, and hiring. His ability to help us focus on accelerating our path to scalable success has been invaluable.”

Also, Yasuhide Yokoi, Co-Founder and CDO of Final Aim, commented, “I am delighted to welcome Rob, such an outstanding expert in startup development. He has been our Key Advisor in the Berkeley SkyDeck program and, ever since, has been extremely helpful in many aspects where startups struggle. I do not doubt that his significant experience would further accelerate our moonshot.”

About Final Aim
Final Aim has been driving the global adoption of blockchain and smart contracts technologies in industrial design and manufacturing. In November 2021, the company announced the beta version of its blockchain platform, “Final Chain.”
In April 2022, they established a headquarters in the United States. In September of the same year, Final Aim was accepted into “Berkeley SkyDeck,” a world-renowned Silicon Valley startup accelerator. In February 2023, they were chosen as “The Most Likely to Become the Next Unicorn” within the program. In June, the company won the “Japan-US Innovation Awards – Innovation Showcase,” a co-program by the Japan Society of Northern California and the Stanford University US-Asia Technology Management Center.

Company Name: Final Aim, Inc.
Location: Headquarters – Delaware, US / Subsidiary – Tokyo, Japan
Founders: Masafumi Asakura, Chief Executive Officer / Yasuhide Yokoi, Chief Design Officer
Business Description: Drive the adoption of blockchain and smart contracts technologies for design and manufacturing
Website: https://final-aim.com
Contact: contact@final-aim.com

Delaware, US, July 19th, 2023 – Final Aim, Inc. announced the appointment of Naeem Zafar as the company’s Business and Financial Advisor. Naeem Zafar is a seasoned executive who has led five high-tech businesses as the CEO. His last ventures include TeleSense, which was acquired by UPL, and Bitzer Mobile, which Oracle acquired. He is also a faculty member at UC Berkeley, where he teaches entrepreneurship and strategy.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/naeemzafar/

Naeem Zafar’s specialties include raising capital for startups, corporate strategy, product positioning, marketing, business development as well as M&A.

He has led five high-tech businesses as the CEO and guided dozens as a Board member or an advisor. He works with CEOs as a coach and a Board advisor. His last venture, TeleSense (an AgTech company reducing spoilage for the post-harvest grain industry using IoT and AI), was acquired by UPL, a global provider of sustainable agriculture products and solutions, with annual revenue exceeding $6bn. Also, one of his last companies in the enterprise mobility and security space, Bitzer Mobile, was acquired by Oracle.

Naeem has been teaching entrepreneurship as a faculty member at the University of California, Berkeley, since 2005 as a part of the Haas Business School MBA program and in the College of Engineering to graduate and undergraduate students. He has consistently been one of the highest-ranked professors in entrepreneurship and strategy. Naeem is the faculty director and Professor of the Practice at Northeastern University (D’Amore McKim School of Business), San Francisco campus, where he teaches courses on Investments and Entrepreneurial Finance.

Furthermore, Naeem is a charter member of TiE (The Indus Entrepreneurs), where he chairs the TiE Institute. He is also a charter member of OPEN Silicon Valley, where he served as the Board Chair and the President.

More profile details on: www.NaeemZafar.com

With Naeem’s proven track record in Silicon Valley and ambition to create global impact, Final Aim is honored to welcome him as a Business and Financial Advisor and benefit from his experience and accomplishment.

“I am very excited to be a part of Final Aim as they are solving the problem of companies working with outside design firms in product specification, design and manufacturing where creating trust and efficiency is key. Their approach is built on Web3 and that will be a main differentiator as they build the company,” commented Naeem Zafar.

Masafumi Asakura, Co-Founder and CEO of Final Aim showed his excitement about the appointment and stated, “I am confident that Naeem’s participation will further accelerate Final Aim’s growth, as he is an accomplished entrepreneur in addition to teaching at UC Berkeley. I will never forget the impact I had when I first spoke with him. His proven track record in enterprise-side strategy development, sales growth, and equity financing will be a great addition to Final Aim’s expansion.”

Also, Yasuhide Yokoi, Co-Founder and CDO of Final Aim, commented, “Naeem’s impressive background and achievement as an innovative entrepreneur, particularly in Silicon Valley and worldwide, aligns with Final Aim’s mission of developing new solutions to design and manufacturing enterprises. We are pleased to have Naeem’s expertise to accelerate every aspect of our company, like, corporate strategy, business and product development, and financing.”

About Final Aim
Final Aim has been driving the global adoption of blockchain and smart contracts technologies in industrial design and manufacturing. In November 2021, the company announced the beta version of its blockchain platform, “Final Chain.”
In April 2022, they established a headquarters in the United States. In September of the same year, Final Aim was accepted into “Berkeley SkyDeck,” a world-renowned Silicon Valley startup accelerator. In February 2023, they were chosen as “The Most Likely to Become the Next Unicorn” within the program. In June, the company won the “Japan-US Innovation Awards – Innovation Showcase,” a co-program by the Japan Society of Northern California and the Stanford University US-Asia Technology Management Center.

Company Name: Final Aim, Inc.
Location: Headquarters – Delaware, US / Subsidiary – Tokyo, Japan
Founders: Masafumi Asakura, Chief Executive Officer / Yasuhide Yokoi, Chief Design Officer
Business Description: Drive the adoption of blockchain and smart contracts technologies for design and manufacturing
Website: https://final-aim.com
Contact: contact@final-aim.com

Delaware, US, July 12th, 2023 – Final Aim, Inc. (Delaware, US, CEO Masafumi Asakura, and CDO Yasuhide Yokoi) proudly announced the appointment of Shin’ichiro Matsuo as the company’s Technology Advisor.
As an expert in cryptography, information security, and international standardization, Shin’ichiro Matsuo will oversee the company’s technology.

Biography of Shin’ichiro Matsuo

Summary

– Aspects of specialties: Research scientist in cryptography, its applications, and privacy; Expert in international standardization.

– A research professor of computer science at Georgetown University and Director of Blockchain research at CyberSMART Research Canter, where he leads multi-disciplinary research among technology, economy, law, and regulation.

– Deeply involved in blockchain academic research: Co-founder of “BSafe.network.” building an international neutral academic research test network; Research on security analysis on blockchain technology; Co-chair of Blockchain Governance Initiative Network (BGIN); Committed to ISO TC307 standardization as a committee member and liaison between ISO/IEC JTC1 SC27 and ISO TC307. A member of OECD’s Blockchain Expert Policy Advisory Board (BEPAB).

– Designed cryptographic protocols from fundamental protocols to application protocols: Key management protocols suitable for smartphone and RFID tags; Digital cash schemes; Cryptocurrency and blockchain technology; Digital time-stamping schemes based on PKI and hash-chain; Digital voting schemes; Privacy-enhancing technologies including anonymous digital signature and anonymous entity authentication protocols.

– Expert in international standardization of cryptography and information security: Head of Japanese national body of ISO/IEC SC27/WG2; Editor of ISO/IEC 29128 (Verification of Cryptographic Protocols), ISO/IEC 20009-2 (Anonymous Entity Authentication), ISO/IEC 19592 (Secret Sharing Scheme) and Standing Document 4 (Analysis and status of cryptographic algorithms); Editor of ISO TR23576 (Security of Digital Assets Custodians); Member of Japanese Governmental committees for cryptographic technologies; Founder of an international consortium on security evaluation of cryptographic protocols, “CELLOS.”; Proposer of new evaluation criteria of hash functions suitable for real information system and a common evaluation platform for SHA-3 candidates, conducting an evaluation for 14 finalists.

Work Experience – Highlights

– Blockchain Governance Initiative Network (BGIN), Acting Co-chair
– Virginia Tech, Research Professor
– Georgetown University, Research Professor
– NTT Research Inc., Head of Blockchain Research
– Keio University, Project professor
– MIT Media Lab, Research Affiliate – Director’s Liaison for Financial Cryptography
– University of Tokyo, Research Fellow
– ISO/IEC JTC1 SC27/WG2, Head of Japanese National Committee
– National Institute of Information and Communications Technology (NICT), Director of Security Architecture Laboratory

About Final Aim
Final Aim has been driving the global adoption of blockchain and smart contracts technologies in industrial design and manufacturing. In November 2021, the company announced the beta version of its blockchain platform, “Final Chain.”
In April 2022, they established a headquarters in the United States. In September of the same year, Final Aim was accepted into “Berkeley SkyDeck,” a world-renowned Silicon Valley startup accelerator. In February 2023, they were chosen as “The Most Likely to Become the Next Unicorn” within the program. In June, the company won the “Japan-US Innovation Awards – Innovation Showcase,” a co-program by the Japan Society of Northern California and the Stanford University US-Asia Technology Management Center.

Company Name: Final Aim, Inc.
Location: Headquarters – Delaware, US / Subsidiary – Tokyo, Japan
Founders: Masafumi Asakura, Chief Executive Officer / Yasuhide Yokoi, Chief Design Officer
Business Description: Drive the adoption of blockchain and smart contracts technologies for design and manufacturing
Website: https://final-aim.com
Contact: contact@final-aim.com

Delaware, US, July 3rd, 2023 – Final Aim, Inc. (Delaware, US, CEO Masafumi Asakura, and CDO Yasuhide Yokoi) proudly announced the appointment of Jeep Kline as the company’s Board of Advisors. Jeep Kline is a seasoned venture capitalist, a senior executive at Intel and pre-IPO technology companies, a World Bank economist, and a faculty at UC Berkeley with more than 20 years of experience in the high-tech industry.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeepkline/

As a venture investor, Ms. Kline co-founded a venture capital fund investing in early-stage technology companies in Latin America, where she invested in notable impact-minded companies. She also served as a partner at a venture fund investing in early-stage high-growth companies across the US and Canada. Recently, she founded
SeaSky Lab an organization that brings knowledge and resources for tech entrepreneurs from Silicon Valley to Asia.

As an operating executive, Ms. Kline was the President of AHEAD Medicine – a life science company using machine learning for cell analysis – holding six global IPs. Prior to AHEAD Medicine, she was a senior executive at Intel Corp., where she pioneered, launched, and scaled the company’s first Android-based tablet device globally.

Ms. Kline was also an economist at The World Bank Group, where she supported Ministries of Finance in emerging markets to implement technology development projects in South America, Africa, Asia, and Eastern Europe. Ms. Kline is one of the first Thai women selected to lecture a popular MBA course Impact Venture Capital Investing – Sustainable & Impact Finance Curriculum – at the Haas School of Business, UC Berkeley. She also serves Berkeley Skydeck, a top accelerator program, as an investor and Global Ambassador to 48 countries in the Asia-Pacific region.

Her board work includes AHEAD Medicine (biotech), The Circulate Initiative by Circulate Capital (climate tech), Dietz Co. (health tech), and Intel Alumni Network (global tech executives). She is also an advisor to selected founders/CEOs at The Alchemist Accelerator and UCSF Health Hub Incubation in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Her multi-industry career paths are threaded together in one big theme: global impact. With this strong ambition and proven track record worldwide, Final Aim is excited to welcome Jeep to the Board of Advisors and to benefit from her experience and accomplishment.

“It’s rare to find a company that deploys technologies to create a large-scale impact on manufacturing and design. It’s even rarer to find two successful serial entrepreneurs from Japan who understand VC and impact entrepreneurship at a global scale. The combination of technology, business execution, and the founding team makes Final Aim a once-in-a-generation company from Asia.” said Jeep.

Masafumi Asakura, Co-Founder and CEO of Final Aim commented on the appointment that, “I am convinced that Jeep’s experience with the World Bank, Intel, venture capital, and her network in USA and Asia will help Final Aim grow to the next stage of its development. She is also a Professional Faculty of UC Berkeley Haas and I have learned a lot from her. I am honored to have this great opportunity to work with her.”

Also, Yasuhide Yokoi, Co-Founder and CDO of Final Aim stated, “Jeep has been fully supportive since our acceptance into Berkeley SkyDeck, and I am excited that she will be joining our moonshot as a Board of Advisors. Jeep’s incredible experience, especially in the US, Asia, and worldwide will be vital as we continue our ambitious plans to grow and develop blockchain solutions for our industry clients.”

About Final Aim
Final Aim has been driving the global adoption of blockchain and smart contracts technologies in industrial design and manufacturing. In November 2021, the company announced the beta version of its blockchain platform, “Final Chain.”
In April 2022, they established a headquarters in the United States. In September of the same year, Final Aim was accepted into “Berkeley SkyDeck,” a world-renowned Silicon Valley startup accelerator. In February 2023, they were chosen as “The Most Likely to Become the Next Unicorn” within the program. In June, the company won the “Japan-US Innovation Awards – Innovation Showcase,” a co-program by the Japan Society of Northern California and the Stanford University US-Asia Technology Management Center.

Company Name: Final Aim, Inc.
Location: Headquarters – Delaware, US / Subsidiary – Tokyo, Japan
Founders: Masafumi Asakura, Chief Executive Officer / Yasuhide Yokoi, Chief Design Officer
Business Description: Drive the adoption of blockchain and smart contracts technologies for design and manufacturing
Website: https://final-aim.com
Contact: contact@final-aim.com

Delaware, US, June 22nd, 2023 – Final Aim, Inc. (Delaware, US, CEO Masafumi Asakura, and CDO Yasuhide Yokoi) is proud to announce the company has raised an angel investment from Craig Tegel, a former President, Representative, and Managing Director of Adobe in Japan, APAC, and Northern Europe. The company has also announced the appointment of Craig Tegel as Final Aim’s Business Advisor.

With over 30+ years of international professional experience, Craig Tegel has a strong track record in business, marketing and corporate development. His reputation as a strong leader saw him playing key roles in leading and scaling Adobe in Japan, APAC, and Northern Europe as a President, Representative, and Managing Director.

Now the Director of People Make the Difference, Craig uses his wealth of experience to offer executive coaching, team performance management, and leadership coaching to help others establish and build upon their own leadership skills to create high-performing teams.

Final Aim is excited to welcome Craig to the team and to benefit from his experience and leadership.

“I am excited to have the opportunity to be an angel investor in Final Aim. I was impressed with the leadership of the company and the vision that Masa and Yasu have for the solution and the way in which it can streamline complex contract workflows and leverages the latest blockchain technology.” said Craig.

Masafumi Asakura, Co-Founder and CEO of Final Aim, expressed his excitement about the angel investment and the advisor appointment, stating that, “Craig’s global perspective on the design industry and his business advice based on his experience as an executive at Adobe are very encouraging for Final Aim’s future growth in the world. I am confident that his joining Final Aim is a big step forward for the success of Final Aim.”

Also, Yasuhide Yokoi, Co-Founder and CDO of Final Aim, said, “Craig is a dynamic and accomplished leader with a track record of expanding creative tools and software like Adobe to industrial enterprises for many years and regions. With his experience, I believe he will be instrumental in helping Final Aim deliver the world’s leading smart contracts platform to our customers.”

With this angel investment and advisor appointment, Final Aim will further accelerate its business development and blockchain technology adoption in the design and manufacturing industries worldwide.

About Final Aim
Final Aim has been driving the global adoption of blockchain and smart contracts technologies in industrial design and manufacturing. In November 2021, the company announced the beta version of its blockchain platform, “Final Chain.”
In April 2022, they established a headquarters in the United States. In September of the same year, Final Aim was accepted into “Berkeley SkyDeck,” a world-renowned Silicon Valley startup accelerator. In February 2023, they were chosen as “The Most Likely to Become the Next Unicorn” within the program. In June, the company won the “Japan-US Innovation Awards – Innovation Showcase,” a co-program by the Japan Society of Northern California and the Stanford University US-Asia Technology Management Center.

Company Name: Final Aim, Inc.
Location: Headquarters – Delaware, US / Subsidiary – Tokyo, Japan
Founders: Masafumi Asakura, Chief Executive Officer / Yasuhide Yokoi, Chief Design Officer
Business Description: Drive the adoption of blockchain and smart contracts technologies for design and manufacturing
Website: https://final-aim.com
Contact: contact@final-aim.com