6. Tomonobu Kumahira: NOT Your Typical Japanese Millennial
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On Brown University, “anthropological explorations”, conscience gap formed by 3.11, the “aha moment,” Komaza- Airbnb for forestry, asking the questions, solving the problems.   In the previous episodes, all of my guests have referred to the “younger generation.”  So, it is only fair to give that generation a say.  My guest, Tomo Kumahira is a bona fide millennial, turning 30 this year.  However, he is not a typical Japanese millennial.  He is an executive at a forestry company based in Kenya, and has been selected as one of the elite social entrepreneurs in East Africa.  Let see where he comes from, and what makes Tomo tick.   Vice President, Corporate Finance & Strategy, Komaza Acumen Fellow East Africa
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