Silicon Valley Ventures supports fast-growing startups in Japan and around the world, as well as large corporations, family offices, venture capital firms, CVCs, financial institutions, accelerators, universities, and governments.

John Kojiro Moriwaka(森若幸次郎), widely known as “Crazy John,” is a global innovation advisor and international keynote speaker working at the intersection of capital, frontier technologies, and long-term economic transformation.
He advises family offices, venture capital firms, institutional leaders, and high-growth enterprises on strategic capital allocation, market positioning, and cross-border expansion. His approach bridges emerging technologies with disciplined capital strategy, helping organizations navigate rapidly evolving global markets.
An alumnus of Harvard Business School (PLD 2013), he was appointed Visiting Professor of Entrepreneurship at the age of 33, a rare distinction in Japan.
John is the CEO of Silicon Valley Ventures, where he advises family offices, venture capital firms, large corporations, and high-growth startups.
He also serves in advisory and venture partner roles across leading global venture capital firms.

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