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Aoi Kuriki

Builder. Engineer. Founder.

Co-founder & COO/CTO of Subitt LLC. CS + Finance at BYU-Idaho. I build products that are purposeful, precise, and people-first.

Next.jsTypeScriptReactNode.jsPython
RoleCOO / CTO
CompanySubitt LLC | Grid LLC
EducationBYU-Idaho
DegreeCS + Finance
Based inUtah, USA
Aoi Kuriki
2Startups Founded
5+Years Building
🇯🇵→🇺🇸Tokyo → Utah
About Me

From Tokyo to Silicon Slopes

I grew up in Tokyo, Japan — a city that taught me to find beauty in precision and meaning in the details. In 2020, I made the leap to the United States to study at BYU-Idaho, chasing a degree in Computer Science with a Finance certificate tucked alongside it.

College wasn't just about coursework. It was where I discovered that the most interesting problems sit at the intersection of technology and people. That conviction led me to co-found Subitt in 2023 — a startup born from a genuine frustration and built with a small team that cared deeply about what we were making.

In 2025, that same drive pushed me to start Grid. Each venture has taught me something the classroom couldn't: that building something real, with real stakes, is the fastest way to grow.

Today I sit at the overlap of engineering and leadership — writing code, making product decisions, and learning every single day. I build things that are purposeful, precise, and people-first.

2020Moved to the USA · BYU-Idaho
2023Co-founded Subitt
202４CS + Finance degree
2025Founded Grid
Experience

Where I've Been

OrbitStartup · In Development
Coming Soon

Next Project

  • "Orbit exists to protect founders from their own blind spots by forcing evidence-backed startup decisions before resources are committed."
ValidationFounder ToolsAI
GridStartup · Full-time
May 2025 – Present

Co-Founder & CTO

  • Founded a 3D print business and developed an AI chatbot to conceptualize exactly what customers want — then build and ship it directly to them.
  • Identified demand from other business owners wanting the chatbot, so rebuilt it as a dynamic, objective-driven, shareable AI chatbot platform.
  • Built a network of 3D modelers across the US to collaborate on personalized items — partnering with other 3D print services nationwide to utilize their free machine time and reduce shipping costs for customers.
Next.jsAI/LLMFirebase3D PrintingProductStripe
Subitt LLCStartup · Full-time
Oct 2022 – Apr 2025

Co-founder · COO / CTO

Subitt team
Subitt win day
  • Co-founded a subscription management platform helping small businesses build repeatable revenue and customer loyalty through simple, scalable tools.
  • Managed 100+ interns and developers across 10 countries, leading all engineering workflows using Agile methodology.
  • Owned the full technical stack as CTO — architecture, sprint planning, code reviews, and product roadmap — while operating as COO to align business and engineering goals.
ReactNode.jsAgileLeadershipTypeScript
BYU-IdahoPart-time · Academic
Sep 2022 – March 2023

Teaching Assistant — CS Data Structures

  • Supported students in understanding core data structures including arrays, linked lists, trees, and graphs.
  • Held office hours, graded assignments, and provided targeted feedback to improve student comprehension and performance.
PythonData StructuresMentoring
BYU-IdahoPart-time · Academic
Sep 2021 – Sep 2022

Teaching Assistant — English

  • Assisted international and domestic students with English writing, grammar, and academic composition.
  • Provided one-on-one tutoring sessions and detailed written feedback on essays and assignments.
CommunicationTutoringEnglish
Skills

What I Work With

From pixel-level CSS to cloud infrastructure — and everything in between.

Frontend

UI layer — from markup to interactive experiences

HTMLCSSSassJavaScriptTypeScriptReact.jsNext.jsReact NativeExpop5.jsSpline 3D

Backend & Cloud

Server logic, databases, and deployment infrastructure

Node.jsFirebasechatGPT APIPythonRuby on RailsC#C++CloudflareHeroku

Business & Finance

Startup operations, financial analysis, and process management

Agile / ScrumBalance SheetExcel MacroProduct RoadmappingSprint Planning

Soft Skills

Interview-validated strengths from real-world leadership

Logical ThinkingProblem SolvingLeadershipCross-cultural CommunicationTeam ManagementMentoring

Languages

Human languages — bridging cultures and contexts

JapaneseNativeEnglishFluent
Projects

Things I've Built

A mix of startups, experiments, and products — each one a real thing shipped into the world.

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Subitt

Web Platform

Subscription management platform helping small businesses build repeatable revenue and customer loyalty through simple, customizable tools.

ReactNext.jsSass
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Subitt

Mobile App

Native mobile companion to the Subitt platform — subscription management and customer engagement on the go.

React NativeExpoNode.js
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Ibis

Landing Page

A visually immersive landing page for an early-stage venture — built with 3D web elements and generative visuals. The business didn't take off, but the site still lives.

Next.jsSpline 3Dp5.js
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Live

Grid

AI + 3D Print Platform

AI chatbot that conceptualizes what customers want, connects with a nationwide network of 3D printers to manufacture it, and ships directly — minimizing cost and turnaround.

Next.jsFirebaseChatGPT API
Contact

Let's Work Together

Have a project in mind, want to collaborate, or just want to say hello? I'd love to hear from you.

Or reach me directly ataoi727noel@gmail.com