Kate Kaneko

About Kate Kaneko

Kate Kaneko brings a unique blend of hospitality expertise and strategic vision to Asano. Drawing from her leadership roles at Hawksmoor, Panera Bread, & Mercato Metropolitano, Kate has witnessed firsthand the challenges restaurants face with profitability & underutilized morning spaces. Her experience with revenue sharing models & centralized production systems directly shape Asano’s innovative approach. As a fully trained barista with an MBA from Harvard and a BA from Princeton, Kate merges practical café operations with analytical business insight to create vibrant community spaces that elevate morning hospitality.