Folks

Who We Are

We create a loving and sustainable Well-Being by inspiring a view of life and deepening kinship.

Our Leadership

We believe in the power of tech to bring families closer together. We will continue to create a world full of love with big dreams.

Sayumi Hirata

CEO・Co-founder

Sayumi is dedicated to creating amazing products. She brings with her 10 years of experience in project management and branding strategies. She is constantly optimizing the company's performance. Prior to founding Folks, she was a real estate strategy and transaction specialist for MUTB, successfully brokering real estate transactions for numerous large corporations.

Can Ngo

CBO・Co-founder

Can Ngo is a serial entrepreneur developing businesses in the education, entertainment, and technology sectors. He brings over 20 years of extensive knowledge in systems integrations and executive leadership. Most recently he has led business ventures for private equity. He currently leads the development of our international footprint, accelerating the growth of Folks.

Jason Hardy

Executive Adviser

Jason spent 15 years in management consulting, initially with Deloitte/PwC focusing on technology transformation, and later with Kearney supporting Japanese trading companies with cross-border M&A. He left consulting and formed two investment companies, one in the US focused on alternative investments, and one in Japan focused on small business acquisitions. He is working with Folks on business strategy, growth, and corporate value creation.

David

Executive Adviser

John Smith is a serial entrepreneur developing businesses in the education, entertainment, and technology sectors. He brings over 20 years of extensive knowledge in systems integrations and executive leadership. Most recently he has led business ventures for private equity. He currently leads the development of our international footprint, accelerating the growth of Folks.

Join Our Team

We are looking for people that dream big, believe in strong family ties, and those that want to use the power of tech to build a world full of love together! If you are interested in investing, a highly motivated individual, or an organisation that wishes to collaborate, please get in touch with us through our contact page.