About Shingo (ポチエ真悟) Potier de la Morandière
Shingo Potier de la Morandière is a strategist, ecosystem builder, and co-founder of Impact Hub Tokyo, one of Japan’s most influential coworking and social innovation platforms. Over more than a decade, he has played a central role in growing Impact Hub Tokyo into a thriving hub for entrepreneurs, startups, and organisations working at the intersection of business and social impact.
As Chief Strategy Officer, Shingo has led the development of innovation programmes, partnerships, and large-scale ecosystem projects, helping accelerate over 150 ventures from early concept to market. His work goes beyond coworking, focusing on building fully functioning innovation ecosystems that connect corporates, governments, and startups through physical spaces, strategic design, and operational execution.
Through Impact Hub Tokyo, he has collaborated with major organisations including financial institutions, global corporations, and public sector partners—designing innovation hubs, startup programmes, and cross-border initiatives that drive real economic and social impact. His approach combines strategy with hands-on implementation, ensuring that ideas translate into sustainable ventures and communities.
With a background spanning finance, entrepreneurship, and ecosystem development, Shingo brings a unique perspective on how spaces, networks, and decision-making come together to shape innovation. His work continues to influence how coworking and innovation hubs evolve—not just as places to work, but as platforms for systemic change.