About Shintaro Yamada
Born 1977. Shintaro Yamada is a Japanese businessperson.
is a Japanese businessman, and the founder, CEO and one-third owner of the online marketplace Mercari.
Early life Yamada earned a degree in mathematics from Waseda University.
Career His first job after college was as an intern at Rakuten, then a little-known e-commerce company, for whom he developed an auction website.
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Who is Shintaro Yamada?
Japanese businessman
When was Shintaro Yamada born?
Shintaro Yamada was born on 21 September 1977.
What is Shintaro Yamada's occupation?
Shintaro Yamada is a businessperson.
What nationality is Shintaro Yamada?
Shintaro Yamada is Japanese.
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