OK. The question has been asked too many times. It's time to come out in public ...
I know many people wonder how I do what I do and what exactly what I do for a living ... but only a few people ask. So here's the spiel.
Who is Andrew Shuttleworth?
I'm just a regular guy who decided to live a life experiment and build a career from the things I love doing. I'm passionate about helping people connect as every good connection leads to a better world.
What do you do?
3 years ago I started working independently to helping great vendors in Tokyo to find customers, and customers find great vendors - business matching. When I make a good match I get paid by the vendor. That's how I pay my bills, in addition to spot consulting projects. (Some people, have assumed I'm independently wealthy, but unfortunately that's not the case - I do work for a living).
In 2008, I followed my passion for the internet and started helping cool web startups (such as smart.fm) to connect with the community and strategic partners in Tokyo. I spent a LOT of time nurturing the Tokyo 2.0 community that I co-founded in 2007 as well as a lot of time building my personal brand and network. This year I started co-organizing CGM Night with Danny Choo which quickly became one of the top blogger/vlogger events in Japan.
I have a bazillion different side projects and people I'm helping, but it's time to focus, grow and bring all I'm doing under one umbrella.
So what now?
I'm a fanatic networker obsessed with the web and other technologies that help people communicate and connect. I also speak fluent Japanese and have 10 years business experience and a large network in Japan.
I want to work with a cool overseas web brand and help them to succeed in Japan. I'd love to work with a company like Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn or Google. Or with a VC company deal sourcing and supporting their existing ventures.
I'm crowdsourcing my next life move. What should I do? Who should I work for? Post your comments and suggestions here, tweet me, refer me. I'm ready and listening.
