“From watching friends build startups to partnering with exceptional founders today, curiosity has fueled my journey. Every opportunity to learn from a founder’s vision and help them turn it into impact reminds me why I love this work.”
What I Do
I partner with founders as they build mission-critical products and innovative companies. Growing up in the Bay Area, I watched peers launch startups and navigate everything from early fundraising to scaling. These experiences inspired my passion for supporting entrepreneurs and driving innovation in the venture ecosystem.
What I'm Passionate About
Digging deep into the analytical side of investing and learning from a diverse range of businesses. I’m especially interested in the stories behind founders and their products and in understanding what drives a company’s long-term growth and competitive edge. Outside of work, you’ll find me marathon training, hitting up Barry’s and Solidcore classes, or attending EDM music festivals.
What I Value
Discipline, perseverance, and curiosity. These values guide my approach to partnering with founders and evaluating opportunities.
What I Look For
Startups building differentiated, mission-critical products with meaningful whitespace and strong growth potential. I’m drawn to founders with deep domain expertise and unwavering conviction in their vision.
Where I Learned
I earned my Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Music from Northwestern University. Before joining Cisco, I built my foundation in finance through investment banking at Goldman Sachs and later in private equity at Carlyle, experiences that strengthened my analytical approach and deepened my understanding of business fundamentals.