Born in Tokyo, Seishi Ono researches engineering and builds entrepreneurial ventures dedicated to widening access to knowledge through technology. He earned a B.A. in Economics from Musashi University and an MBA in Management Systems Science from the University of Tsukuba.
After holding various technical and managerial posts, he now serves as President of EdTec Japan LLC. He is also Vice-Chair of the NPO Consortium TIES, which designs and operates online learning platforms. In addition, he is President of CyberMate LLC. This company advances open access to scholarly information by bridging open science practices with data science tools.
Ono's primary passion today is large-scale online learning. He witnessed the late-1990s e-learning boom and the 2013 rise of Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs). These were two waves that briefly seemed poised to overhaul schooling. Yet they ultimately left the centuries-old system largely intact. He now focuses on fostering a third wave. This wave aims to transform education through decentralized platforms, Verifiable credentials (VCs), microcredentials, and data-driven learning communities.
Mr. Ono began academic research in economics focused on the Uno Theory. Although professional obligations shifted his path, he still hopes to publish his early ideas when possible.
Away from work, he follows a slow-life, slow-work ethos. He relishes the strategy of shogi (Japanese chess) and never misses an opportunity to enjoy delicate sashimi or sushi. Age may advance, but his curiosity and appetite remain undiminished. He is always eager to connect with friends and colleagues around the globe..
Blog page(in Japanese): Seishi Ono's Blog
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