Kevin Mukai

Kevin Mukai has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Kevin is currently the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Hohonu, a position they have held since April 2021. Prior to this, Kevin worked at Bird, where they held the role of Senior Strategic Planning from September 2018 to March 2021. Additionally, they briefly worked as a Business Operations Associate at Bird from March 2018 to September 2018.

Before their time at Bird, Kevin co-founded NVdrones in January 2014. During their tenure at NVdrones, they successfully raised $400k in angel funding, including an investment from musician Jimmy Buffett. Kevin also completed three accelerator programs: USC Viterbi Startup Garage, Startup Next (a Techstars program), and Lightspeed Innovations (an aerospace accelerator). At NVdrones, Kevin was responsible for various tasks such as product development/management, customer acquisition, marketing and sales, fundraising, and day-to-day company operations.

Earlier in their career, Kevin held internships at Curious Minds Inc. in June 2014 and conducted research as a Research Assistant at USC AME Robotics Lab from January 2013 to May 2013. Kevin also co-founded Tamarisk Labs in April 2013 and served as Vice President of Logistics, Scheduling, and Recruiting for the University of Southern California Men's Club Volleyball from August 2011 to April 2013.

Furthermore, Kevin gained experience as an Assistant Basketball Coach and Teaching Assistant at Punahou School from June 2010 to August 2012 and from June 2008 to August 2011, respectively.

Kevin Mukai began their education at Punahou School in 1998 and completed their studies there in 2010. Kevin then attended the University of Southern California from 2010 to 2014, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. Kevin went on to pursue further education at the same university and obtained a Master of Science degree in Product Development Technology from 2014 to 2015.