At SIIFIC, we are committed to harnessing the power of capital to drive positive change in society and to pave new pathways toward wellness equity. Our mission extends beyond investment: we value the cultivation of future leaders and meaningful dialogue with the next generation, as part of our broader vision of building a society where everyone can live better.
As part of this mission, our internship program offers young people from diverse backgrounds the opportunity to engage with SIIFIC’s work, deepen their understanding of impact investment and the startup ecosystem, and bring fresh perspectives into our organization.
This past summer, we welcomed Lily and Kai, whose global outlooks enriched our activities in many ways. Now, with the arrival of autumn, we are delighted to welcome Scarlette and Airi. Each of them brings an international background and unique interests, and has shared an introduction that reflects their personality and aspirations. We look forward to the diversity and new possibilities they will bring to SIIFIC.
Scarlette Gilby
Scarlette originates from Suffolk, in the United Kingdom. She has spent the last five years in Sheffield, where she earned both her undergraduate degree in History and master’s degree in International Relations, receiving awards for both respective dissertations. With SIIFIC, she aims to improve existing skills in research and academic writing, and gain new insights into impact investment and the Japanese startup ecosystem. Scarlette is particularly passionate about gender equity and looks forward to exploring this topic within Japanese culture—specifically how gender issues in Japan differ from those in her native country. In her leisure time, she enjoys reading, watching films, hiking, appreciating coffee, listening to music, and cooking.
Airi Shinobe
Hi, I am Airi Shinobe (18). With a Swiss-Japanese background and a total of 10 years spent abroad, I have been exposed to a wide array of cultures and values. I am currently a first-year student at the School of International Liberal Studies at Waseda University, exploring a broad range of subjects in search of my calling.
Through SIIFIC, I aim to develop reportage skills and the ability to communicate effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds, helping to explain and share their causes. Though my knowledge is still limited, I firmly believe in Japan’s domestic potential and am particularly interested in how new technologies developed in Japan can eventually be effectively communicated and commercialized abroad.
In my leisure time, I enjoy swimming, going on city walks, and eating Cantonese food.
