we are mirai.

Your partner in building a data-driven future.

At Mirai, we are dedicated to the power of ai, big data & analytics in the world of technology talent. We firmly believe that the individuals we work with hold the key to shaping our future. Our candidates are the architects, engineers, innovators, and leaders who bring new technologies and solutions to life. In doing so, they operate within a culture that continually champions DE&I, driven by our commitment to be the change we want to see in the industry.

Meet the founder

I’m Emma, the founder of Mirai. I started the business back in April 2020, mid-pandemic, which certainly displayed our value of being brave! A few years and many lessons later, we continue to grow and evolve as a business.

I love this industry and am driven by a deep passion for DE&I in the workplace. I firmly believe that fostering DE&I is not only the right thing to do but also a key driver of innovation.

Inspired by my time in Japan, we’re guided by the principles of “Kaizen” (continuous improvement) and “Ikigai” (finding joy in life’s purpose). These concepts shape our approach to creating an inclusive, forward-thinking environment where everyone can thrive.

I strive to connect exceptional talent with companies that share our values, ensuring people and businesses can reach their full potential.

Emma Crabtree – Founder & Director

If you’d like to get in touch with Emma or any of our team, drop us a line – Contact Us

Meet our operations & contracts manager

Naomi – the glue that holds everything together behind the scenes! Whether managing payroll, handling contracts, or ensuring smooth onboarding for new team members, Naomi keeps things running seamlessly.

She’s also the go-to person for training, compliance, and ensuring we stay organised and efficient in all areas of contract management. Naomi‘s attention to detail and ability to juggle a million tasks make her an invaluable part of the team, always ensuring that things are sorted, so the rest of us can focus on recruitment!

Naomi Marriott-Jones – Operations & Contracts Manager

If you’d like to get in touch with Naomi or any of our team, drop us a line – Contact Us

Meet our digital marketing specialist

Tayo is an outstanding Digital Marketing Specialist with a strong grasp of the data community and the unique challenges faced by data leaders. His work not only amplifies our brand but also highlights our commitment to providing real solutions for the data sector.

Tayo’s expertise and dedication are vital to building meaningful connections and advancing Mirai’s DE&I purpose of creating an inclusive, forward-thinking data community where diverse voices drive innovation.

Tayo Cottrell-Oriogun – Digital Marketing Specialist

If you’d like to get in touch with Tayo or any of our team, drop us a line – Contact Us

our values

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Mirai is committed to leading the charge in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) within the tech, data, and analytics industries. Inspired by Kaizen, we focus on continuous improvement to foster an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and aims to close the gender gap in tech. Our efforts include gender-neutral job postings, celebrating women in data, and leveraging diversity reporting to measure our impact.

Dive into our strategies and gain actionable insights with our whitepaper, “10 Steps to Proactively Embrace DE&I.”

Read the whitepaper

Mirai’ (未来) is Japanese for Future. One of our directors Emma lived in Tokyo for 6 years, and was enamoured by their values of harmony, order and self-discipline.

Aside from our name, we were also inspired by the Japanese philosophy of Ikigai (生き甲斐), which has helped us understand our ‘reason for being’. Something the Japanese believe leads to fulfilment in life. We have used this to define, who we are, what we do and how we work. We use it to help match our candidates, and support our clients in their onboarding and recruitment strategies. It’s also the foundation of our staff development program, helping each and everyone one of us reach our personal and professional goals.

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