Koki Mashita

Koki Mashita is an accomplished professional with a diverse background in technology, venture capital, and culinary arts. Currently serving as a Member of Technical Staff at Atmo, Koki focuses on enhancing ensemble models for improved AI-weather forecasting. Simultaneously, Koki holds a position as a Machine Learning Researcher at Berkeley RISE Lab, working on large language model fine-tuning and evaluation. With experience in venture capital as both a Venture Scout and Venture Fellow at HOF Capital, Koki aids ambitious founders in building impactful companies. Previous roles include co-founding and managing Lallic Partners, where Koki oversaw investments exceeding $1.6 million, and serving as CEO and co-founder of Floe. Koki's culinary expertise was demonstrated through a brief stint as a stagiaire de cuisine at the renowned two-Michelin-star French restaurant Bernard Loiseau. Academic credentials include a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science from the University of California, Berkeley, and training in Culinary Science from Le Cordon Bleu Paris.