About
We're a Tokyo based team that loves stories and everything about the process, working to build our own story by helping others to share theirs!
The Team
Ben Watanabe
Pretending to know product design and development; while reusing lessons from co-founding past startups, and working with 50 Cent and Cookpad.
(CEO & Founder)
Dave Smith
Keeping things on track, getting to know our customers through more than marketing and giving straight feedback and advice like he did as a VC at DG.
(Co-Founder & Operations)
Alice Tomaselli
Bringing a happy attitude into the office and spreading that to artists all around the world while growing a community of talented writers.
(Community Outreach)
Corrine Chan
Supporting our community through twitter, emails, blogging, and on our intercom; all while making sure our bird feeder and birds are full!
(Marketing and Cust. Support)
Interns
Baptiste D.
(Marketing)
Hannah P.
(Creative Writing)
Manasa S.
(Marketing)
Nancy T.
(Design)
Past Contributors
We're lucky to have friends and a network that got involved in the short-term, to help us move projects along faster!
Lee Hericks
A master of all things text, and implementer of Rough Draft's strikeouts.
Eric Roberts
An awesome intern that got Rough Draft features and guest posts everywhere!