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SOMA CONNECTPEOPLE & PERSPECTIVES

Human at the heart.

Founder-led, with a project network built around the work.

MEET OUR TEAM

Different perspectives. One shared purpose.

KAO TOYAMA

KAO TOYAMA

Partnership Manager

MAIKA SOMEDA

MAIKA SOMEDA

Founder/CEO

SAM COMAN

SAM COMAN

Creative Director

POL SEGURA OLIVER

POL SEGURA OLIVER

Video/Photographer

Maika Someda / 染田 舞華MAIKA SOMEDA
FOUNDER & CEO
FOUNDER-LED. PERSONALLY INVOLVED.

Meet Maika.
Your creative partner.

SOMA Connect began with the belief that connections make new challenges possible. Through digital, events, music and community, we bring the value of businesses and people to those they have yet to meet.

My career in recruitment at Michael Page Japan has taught me to understand businesses, people and what makes a strong match. As a founder, community builder and DJ, I bring that business perspective into creative projects, with direct involvement and support in Japanese and English.

Maika SomedaFounder & CEO, SOMA Connect LLCMeet the founder

FOUNDER’S PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

Experience across industries.

Organisations Maika has worked with or interacted with throughout her career, including her current employer, Michael Page.

Mitsuoka Motors
Michael Page
Mitsubishi Fuso
McKinsey & Company
EY
CBRE
ASML
Amazon

Founder’s career experience; these organisations are not presented as SOMA Connect clients or endorsers.

Maika Someda / 染田 舞華

Born in Japan and raised in Manila, Maika brings a multicultural perspective to marketing, recruitment, photography, events and DJ culture. Based in Tokyo, she founded SOMA Connect and created Network & Beats and DJCONNECT to connect people, opportunities, businesses and communities.

Instagram @mdsomeda

Creative & project network

We assemble external specialists according to each project’s needs. This network is distinct from an employee team.

Creative directionWeb developmentDesignPhotography & videoEvent productionDJ talentMarketingBilingual coordination
VOLUNTEERS & COLLABORATIONS

Help bring local events to life.

We welcome people interested in supporting our events through social media, promotion, photography, video and event documentation. Whether you would like to volunteer or propose a creative collaboration, we would love to hear about your interests and what you can contribute.

Social mediaEvent promotionPhotography & videoEvent documentation

Tell us your interests, relevant experience or portfolio, and availability. We will discuss the role, time commitment, expenses and any compensation arrangements before agreeing on participation.

LET’S CONNECT

What does your business
need next?

Tell us your goals, current challenges and available resources. We’ll discuss the support that fits your business, whether monthly or for a specific project.

Discuss support for your businesscontact@somaconnect.jp
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