Hojin KIM

Early‑stage founder with operator experience: Hojin has multiple founder roles (Surfee, OptimizerAI co‑founder, and a 2025 stealth startup) and at least one CEO stint. That pattern shows hands‑on product and company building across consumer/creator tooling and design collaboration. linkedin+1

Applied AI research focused on generative media: At OptimizerAI Hojin worked as co‑founder and AI research scientist on text‑to‑sound / sound‑effects generation, indicating experience with generative audio models and integrating research into product. optimizerai+1

Bridges Korean education and Bay‑Area startup ecosystems: Hojin holds a B.S. in Computer Science from Yonsei University (2017–2023) and lists the San Francisco Bay Area as a base while working with U.S.‑facing startups (Surfee lists a San Jose address), suggesting mobility between Seoul and the Bay Area startup scene. linkedin+1