Kaz Matsune

Kaz Matsune is a storyteller and speaker who uses food as a medium to share life lessons. Through engaging talks, hands-on sushi experiences, and writing, Matsune challenges assumptions, inspires curiosity, and helps people find meaning in simplicity—one bite at a time. His happiness stems from seeing the positive impact of his work on the world.

As the founder of Breakthrough Sushi -- the first and only sustainable team-building sushi company in the United States -- Matsune has redefined sushi-making as an interactive, mindful experience. Since 2012, he has taught over 20,000 participants, blending storytelling with culinary artistry to spark learning, laughter, and discovery.

A natural storyteller, Matsune is known for his humor, warmth, and ability to connect deeply with audiences. Whether leading sushi workshops, delivering keynote talks, or writing, he seamlessly weaves tradition, creativity, and personal growth into every experience.

Beyond the kitchen, Matsune is an Amazon bestselling author with four books, and his work has been featured in The Huffington Post, Apple News, and Slate. He has appeared on Food Network’s "Cutthroat Kitchen" and in ad campaigns for Adobe, Eventbrite, SurveyMonkey, and Grammarly, amassing over 30 million views on YouTube. As a speaker, he has shared insights at Adobe, Autodesk, and University of California, Berkeley, and he previously served as a board member of the San Francisco Professional Food Society.

Whether crafting sushi, sharing transformative stories, or rethinking the way people approach food and life, Matsune continues to inspire and delight audiences with his unique blend of culinary artistry, mindfulness, and storytelling.