Kristen Mashikian

Kristen Mashikian is a seasoned technology and investment professional with extensive experience in startup environments. Currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Mad Realities and an Angel Investor at Gambit Investments, Kristen co-founded Gambit Investments to support underrepresented founders in early-stage startups. As a co-founder and advisor at Envision Accelerator, Kristen plays a pivotal role in diversifying the entrepreneurship landscape for young, diverse founders. Previous positions include roles at notable companies such as Authentic (Interim Head of Engineering), Grasshopper (Engineer), and Neeva (Software Engineer), along with founding contributions to SaaSWorks, where Kristen helped scale revenue significantly. Kristen's academic background includes a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Brown University, where teaching assistant roles were held in entrepreneurship courses.