| Name | Title | Contact Details |
|---|---|---|
Ralph Yamamoto |
Vice President, Research and Development | Profile |
Koto Studio is a creative agency based in London, incorporated in 2014. The company specializes in bridging the gap between design education and professional practice, serving as a digital hub for brand education. They offer a collection of e-books and resources aimed at enhancing brand understanding and development. Koto Studio focuses on designing meaningful and scalable motion systems that enhance branding by guiding attention and building memory. The studio provides brand and digital work, collaborating with various companies, particularly in the gaming industry. They create comprehensive branding experiences that shape how audiences feel and engage with brands. Notable projects include a campaign for Microsoft celebrating its 50th anniversary, showcasing their ability to work with impactful clients across different sectors. Koto Studio is committed to innovation and social responsibility, reflecting awareness of broader social and environmental issues in their branding strategies.
With over 180 franchises awarded and a total of over 2,700 courts, Pickleball Kingdom is the largest indoor pickleball entity in the world. Its high revenue and labor-light model make it the best in class for Americas fastest growing sport.
MS Transverse Insurance Group is a property and casualty program carrier based in Princeton, New Jersey. As a subsidiary of Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group and part of MS&AD Insurance Group Holdings, it operates as a hybrid fronting carrier. Founded in 2018, the company specializes in program administration, reinsurance partnerships, and alternative capital solutions, serving as a link between reinsurers, program administrators, and Managing General Agents (MGAs). The company offers a range of services, including program administration for niche risks, reinsurance solutions with over 100 reinsurer relationships, flexible risk retention structures, and fronting services that ensure regulatory compliance and claims management. MS Transverse is recognized for its strong financial standing, holding an A (Excellent) rating from A.M. Best, and has been named Fronting Carrier of the Year in 2022 and 2024. With offices in New York, New Jersey, and Texas, it ranks among the top 10 U.S. fronting carriers by direct premiums written.