Engineer, founder, and outdoors enthusiast.

I’m Rena Nakajima, a mechanical engineer and entrepreneur based in Toronto, Canada. I’m the co-founder and CEO of Planni, where we build software to streamline pre-construction planning for property developers.

So what now? Writing the next chapter of my life story.

September 8, 2023

Starting a new phase of my life, no longer as a student, no longer as an athlete, but with a blank slate and a whole lot of opportunity.

Spending the summer as a Next36 Founder

August 27, 2023

I spent the summer in the Next36 program, building my first startup. I never could have imagined all the ways it challenged me to grow.

Reflecting on 5 years as a UofT Student Athlete

June 20, 2023

Engineer, athlete, design team executive, vice president, Trin resident, and mentor. How I made the most of my time at the University of Toronto.

Capstone Design: A solar water purification device

April 30, 2023

Enabling clean water access for all: a wood-biocarbon-based solar water purification device.

Work

Company
Planni
Role
Founder/CEO
Date
2023 Present
Company
Next Canada
Role
2023 Cohort
Date
2023 2023
Company
Lyrata Inc.
Role
Product Development Engineer
Date
2022 2023
Company
Deloitte
Role
Risk Advisory Analyst
Date
2021 2022

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