Ren Ito is co-founder and representative director of Sakana AI, a Tokyo-based AI research and development company. He previously served as Sakana AI’s COO, COO of Stability AI, and an executive leading Mercari’s global business. Earlier in his career, he worked in Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and at the World Bank.
Ren Ito is co-founder and representative director of Sakana AI, a Tokyo-based AI research and development company. He previously served as Sakana AI’s COO, COO of Stability AI, and an executive leading Mercari’s global business. Earlier in his career, he worked in Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and at the World Bank.
Career
Ren Ito studied at University of Tokyo (Bachelor of Laws), New York University School of Law (LL.M.), and Stanford University (Graduate degree).
Co-Founder and Representative Director at Sakana AI from 2023 to PresentCo-founded Sakana AI in 2023. Leads the company as representative director after previously serving as COO.