Aki Ohashi

Aki Ohashi serves as the Vice President at Evolution, a venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley. His role involves key responsibilities such as fundraising, business development, and deal sourcing. Ohashi has over 20 years of experience in venture capital, technology research and development, and business development, particularly focusing on fostering connections between Japanese corporations and startups in the Bay Area.12

Professional Background

Before joining Evolution, Aki Ohashi was the Director of Business Development at Xerox PARC, where he worked for 11 years managing markets in Japan, Australia, and Southeast Asia. He also held a partnership position at NGI Group, Inc. in Japan, where he led investments in Internet-related startups across the U.S., Japan, and Israel.13

Education

Ohashi earned an MBA from the Tepper School of Business at Carnegie Mellon University. He also holds a Bachelor of Architecture and a Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering from the University of Texas at Austin.13

Personal Life

Originally from the United States, Aki has spent over five years living and working in Japan. He is fluent in both English and Japanese. Outside of work, he enjoys activities like road cycling, running, and mentoring entrepreneurs.13