Company
About Us
We are sports nerds and fanatics...
Sports have had a tremendous impact on our lives and shaping our personalities.
Have brought us joy, frustrations and the realization that dreams can come true.
Developed friendships and comradery.
Now it's time for us to give back to sports...
The human being that shape the sports world have taught us that there are no limits.
In Japan there are two general ways to enjoy sports = Playing and Supporting
We believe that the fun opportunities are larger and virtually endless.
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In the US sports are focused on increasing the entertainment and engagement aspects.
We believe that we can change and expand the definition of "playing" sports in Japan.
The value of sports participation will increase.
"Play Sports"
People who are not normally interested in sports should be intrigued by its collaborative powers.
What will sports teach us when more and more people become engaged?
We greatly look forward to the future of sports and hope you can all join our journey
Company Name:
Sporta Japan Corporation
Headquarters:
368 9th Ave, NY, NY, USA
Foundation Date:
August 2018
Founder:
Yusuke "Yu" Katoku
Sporta strives to create fun and new surprises in the sports world
We are general producers of sports entertainment with an emphasis on Technology
Company
Key Team Members
Founder / CEO
Yusuke Katoku
Keio University (LLB: Bachelor of Law)
Columbia University (Masters of Science)
2005-10: Keio University Athletic Lacrosse Club
Exchange Student at UNC (lacrosse manager)
2010-17: Mitsubishi Corporation
- International Business Development
- Oil and Gas; AI/IoT implementation
2018: Founded Sporta Japan Corporation
- desire to make sports more interesting through technology and data
- development of internal sports product
Sales & Operations Manager (Japan)
Ador Bitaraf
University of Hawaii (B.A. in Business)
2013-18：Overseas Sales Representative
- specialized trading company
- emerging markets
2019：Sporta Japan Corporation
- development and implementation of top
sports technologies in Japan
- fan engagement and event management
Head of U.S. Business Development
Nick Marotta
Macalester College (B.A.)
Columbia University (M.S.)
2013-17: Macalester College (NCAA Baseball)
- Starting pitcher
2017-19: Strategic & Marketing Roles
- Investment bank (Technology Division)
- ESPN (Sports media)
- NFL agency
2019: Co-founded a digital marketing company
2022– : Sporta Japan Corporation
- Head of U.S. Business Development
- Passion for sports and technology
Lecturer at Harvard University
2005-09: Northwestern University
Faculty of Economics and Faculty of Mathematics (BA)
2009-2011: Princeton University
Faculty of Economics (MA)
2011-12: Princeton University
Faculty of Economics (Ph.D.)
Head of Business Development in Japan
Kosuke Shimizu
Keio University (B.A. Economics)
2016-21: Joined Technology focused -department of Sumitomo Corporation,
engaged in agency sales operations and
venture investment operations for overseas vendors
2021-23: Joined dotD Corporation,
engaged in consultancy services to support
new business creation in the domestic automotive industry.
2024-: Joined Sporta Japan
Assistant
Reiko Kato
University of the Sacred Heart, Tokyo (B.A.)
2015-18: Engaged in retail sales at a specialized trading company handling overseas apparel brands
2018-22: Joined Mercari, Inc.
After working as a general affairs in planning and executing internal communication initiatives, engaged in mid-career recruiting as a human resources. Involved in hiring for a wide range of positions on the corporate and business side.
2023-: Joined Sporta Japan
Strategy Planner /
Basketball analytics and consulting
Jared Cramer
Bewernick Douglas
Waseda University
（B.A. / M.S. of Sport Sciences)
Athletic Career
2020–24:
Member & Vice Captain, Waseda University Fencing Club
Champion, All-Japan Intercollegiate Championship
Represented Japan in international competitions
2025/03-06:
Mar–Jun 2025: Interpreter, Ehime Orange Vikings (B.League)
2025/07-: Joined Sporta Japan