Takashi Hayashida has over 20 years of experience in investment banking and private equity. Formerly with Goldman Sachs, BNP Paribas, and Bank of America Merrill Lynch, he founded Elements Capital and Earth Elements Capital, managing private equity funds focused on small companies Since 2017, he has invested in web3 startups and joined EMURGO's Venture Capital Investment Committee in 2019. Takashi Hayashida is a seasoned professional who combines traditional financial acumen with a keen eye for emerging web3 opportunities.