Haruka Mera

CEO of READYFOR

Graduated from the Faculty of Economics at Keio University and the Graduate School of Media Design (KMD) at the same university. In March 2011, launched READYFOR (https://readyfor.jp/), Japan’s first and one of the largest crowdfunding platforms. Incorporated the business in 2014 and became CEO. Selected as a member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Shapers in 2011. Attended the Davos Conference as the youngest Japanese participant in history, and was selected as a Young Global Leader in 2025. Appointed as a private-sector member of various government advisory councils, including the Council for Designing the 100-Year Life Society and the Future Investment Council. Currently serves as a private-sector member of the Council for the Realization of New Capitalism under the Cabinet Secretariat. Since October 2022, also serves as the Representative Director of the Impact Startup Association, a general incorporated association.