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Office Hours with a Sustainability Alum: Aki Manda, Kajima

Details

April 10, 2026

Type

Student Event

Areas

Sustainability

Format

Online

Contact

Kjersti Lukens

Ready to get real career advice from someone who’s been in your shoes? Sign up for a 15-minute virtual “coffee” chat with Akihiro "Aki" Manda, Venture Manager - Innovation Incubation Office, Kajima. Aki is a MBA '23 working at the intersection of innovation and construction in silicon valley.

Sign up for a chat with him to gain insights such as:

  • Circularity and Sustainability in Construction
  • How AI is affecting Sustainability in Construction
  • Startups in Sustainability

Spaces are limited, so sign up now and get your personalized link to chat. Don’t miss this chance to hear from someone who’s been where you are!

About Aki: Aki Manda is a Class of 2023 Full-Time MBA graduate of the Scheller College of Business, with a concentration in Sustainability and the TI:GER® Program. He was a Sustainability Fellow from 2021–2022. With over 15 years at Kajima, he has worked globally in construction management, delivering complex infrastructure projects including bridges and tunnels. He is currently based in Silicon Valley, where he leads innovation initiatives—scouting startups and building strong relationships across the startup ecosystem, industry leaders, academia, and investors to drive the future of construction.

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