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Taizo Son - aVenture Research

Taizo Son

AddedMar 31, 2024

UpdatedOct 16, 2026

Taizo Son

Taizo Son

Co-Founder & CEO, Mistletoe

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$8.7BHelsinki, Uusimaa, FI

Board Member· Board

GungHo

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Mistletoe

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Movida Japan

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