Ryo Iwamoto is a distinguished tea expert who became the youngest tea professor at the Urasenke Tea Association of Japan. Born in 1997, he holds a degree in Political Science and Economics from Waseda University. With a passion for revitalising the tea industry, Iwamoto founded TeaRoom Inc. at age 21 to tackle sustainable production challenges. He also established THE CRAFT FARM Inc., a tea corporation in Shizuoka Prefecture, specialising in vertically integrated tea production. Recognized for his innovative contributions, Iwamoto was named to the prestigious Forbes JAPAN 30 Under 30 and Forbes Asia 30 Under 30 lists. He is also a member of the Davos Forum's Global Shapers and serves as an external director for Nakagawa Masashichi Shoten Co., Ltd. Iwamoto combines art and science in his teaching, aiming to transform the Japanese tea industry while preserving its traditions.