Primary Job Title Founder Primary Organization Intecur
Location Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan Regions Asia-Pacific (APAC) Gender Male Also Known As William Saito
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William Saito is a Japanese American venture capitalist and an authority on encryption, authentication and biometric technologies. His interest in technology started at a young age when he moved to Silicon Valley with his parents. It was there that he showed an interest in commercial software programming at age 10. He began his first business in
junior high and perfected it during his time in college. This business, which would later become I/O Software, was eventually sold to Microsoft in 2005. Among the accomplishments of the business are designing the fingerprint recognition system that Sony still uses today. In 1998, he received the title “Entrepreneur of the Year” among Ernst & Young, NASDAQ, and USA Today.
After selling I/O Software, Saito moved to Tokyo where he founded InTecur. This business is an international consultancy firm, and his knowledge of cybersecurity gained attention from many world leaders and authorities, including United States military personnel and the Japanese government. At the end of 2011, Saito served as the CTO of the Fukushima Nuclear Accident Independent Investigation Commission. From there, he went to serve the prime minister of Japan in 2012 as a council member on national strategy and policy.
William Saito is passionate about cybersecurity, but he is also committed to supporting entrepreneurs globally. He is a Shapers Foundation Board Member, a Young Global Leader and Global Agenda Council Member, and a member of the World Economic Forum. In addition, he lectures on entrepreneurialism and technology at universities worldwide. His book, An Unprogrammed Life: Adventures of an Incurable Entrepreneur, showcased his achievements and provided insight into his diverse background.
William Saito is an authority on encryption, authentication and biometric technologies. Saito took up commercial software programming at age 10. Incorporated own company a decade later. Sold the business to Microsoft. 2005, moved to Tokyo and founded InTecur. 2012, Council Member on national strategy and policy, National Policy Unit, Japan. From late 2011, Saito served as Chief Technology Officer, Fukushima Nuclear Accident Independent Investigation Commission. Global Shapers Foundation Board Member, Young Global Leader and Global Agenda Council Member, World Economic Forum. Advises governments. Saito has taught at various universities. In 1998, Saito was named Entrepreneur of the Year, Ernst & Young, NASDAQ and USA Today. One of the "100 Most Influential People for Japan", Nikkei.
