Emi Kobayashi

Strategy consultant at the intersection of deep tech, AI, and industrial policy.

San Diego, CA

Summary

MBA candidate and strategy professional specializing in the convergence of AI, advanced manufacturing, and public-private investment. I help organizations navigate the complex landscape where technology policy meets capital allocation and market strategy.

Experience

Marketing Specialist

Jun 2025 – Present

Dassault Systèmes · Internship · San Diego, CA · Hybrid

  • Marketing Intern at BIOVIA, the life sciences brand within Dassault Systèmes, working on a dynamic global software marketing team supporting strategic campaign development and execution.

Global Marketing/Business Development Manager

Apr 2020 – Jul 2024

Moretec Group · Permanent · Tokyo, Japan

  • Directed B2B marketing and business development strategy, leading a cross-functional team that achieved 140% revenue growth over three years by leveraging data-driven insights and financial modeling tailored to business clients.
  • Streamlined international logistics in collaboration with key stakeholders, reducing major incidents by 90%.
  • Oversaw operations and managed the Japan department, ensuring efficient management of expenses. Prepared and delivered four comprehensive financial reports annually to the CEO, providing critical data analysis and actionable insights to support executive-level decision-making and long-term strategic planning.

Marketing/Business Development Team Lead

Apr 2019 – Apr 2020

Moretec Group · Tokyo, Japan

  • Spearheaded B2B marketing and business development initiatives, enhancing team performance through training, KPIs, and multichannel acquisition strategies (in-person meetings, digital, and phone outreach).
  • Exceeded sales targets by 25% through cross-border collaboration and market analysis across Japan, China, the U.S., and Europe; increased revenue by 30% through data-driven growth strategies.

Projects

From Policy to Practice: How Deep Tech and AI Reshape Sustainable Growth and Industrial Strategy

Jun 2025 – Sep 2025

Collaborated with a financial advisory firm, academic faculty, and a cross-functional MBA team to analyze how recent U.S. tech-industrial policies—such as the CHIPS Act, Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), and Stargate Project—are transforming capital flows into Deep Tech, AI, and advanced manufacturing.

  • Assessed how CHIPS, IRA, and Stargate influence strategic industry planning and public-private investment alignment.
  • Evaluated how policy signals trigger vertical integration, recapitalization, and consolidation across AI and Deep Tech sectors.
  • Identified emerging investment zones and strategic bottlenecks in supply chains and infrastructure.
  • Examined ripple effects of federal incentives on M&A strategy, private equity trends, and real estate investment patterns.

Physical AI and Robotics Consulting Project

Mar 2025 – Jun 2025

UC San Diego – Rady School of Management (Intel)

Partnered with a cross-functional MBA team to support Intel in exploring how AI will transform the global robotics industry over the next five years.

  • Conducted industry research on AI + robotics convergence: key trends, enabling technologies, and competitive dynamics across industrial and consumer sectors.
  • Evaluated global growth opportunities and potential market inflection points using stakeholder insights and secondary research.
  • Used consulting frameworks and strategic modeling to deliver data-driven recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Strengthened expertise at the intersection of AI, semiconductors, and automation.

San Diego Immersion Consulting Competition – 1st Place

Mar 2025 – Apr 2025

Collaborated with Israeli startup Bzigo to develop a U.S. market entry strategy for its AI mosquito detection device.

  • Combined short-term B2C targeting with a long-term B2B expansion plan.
  • Conducted market research and modeling; delivered 1st place-winning pitch recognized for innovation and strategic impact.

Skills

Strategy & Consulting

Industrial Policy Analysis · Strategic Financial Analysis · Strategic Analysis · Strategic Marketing · Go-to-Market Strategy · Business Modeling · Technology Consulting · Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) · Operations Management · Agile Project Management · Agile Methodologies

AI & Deep Tech

Artificial Intelligence (AI) · Robotics · AI and Advanced Manufacturing · Biotech & Pharma Strategy · Life Sciences · Materials Science · Scientific Informatics

Marketing & Growth

Digital Marketing Strategy · Market Research & Competitive Analysis · Content Development · Quality & Regulatory Marketing · Marketing · Event Planning & Logistics Management · CRM (顧客管理)

Tools & Technologies

Jira · Tableau · R Studio · MATLAB · JavaScript

Collaboration

Cross-functional Collaboration · Cross-Functional Project Coordination · Cross-Cultural Collaboration

Languages

Chinese Native or bilingual
English Full professional
Japanese Full professional
Shanghainese Native or bilingual