Nicole is a student at Stanford University pursuing a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in Computer Science. She has done software engineering internships at Amazon and Cisco and a management consulting internship at Boston Consulting Group. She is currently on track to pursue product management opportunities. She spends her free time hanging out with her cats Frodie and Pluto, baking, cooking, crocheting, and skiing.
Ishan is an undergraduate studying Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology at Yale. He has interned at Microsoft, Lawerence Berkeley National Lab, and several other academic institutions. He spends his free time exploring tech, working as a volunteer EMT, and enjoying the outdoors.
Sammy, a Pomona College graduate with degrees in Media Studies and Psychology, is an incoming MBA candidate at the Wharton School of Business. She spent three years at Google, providing strategic support to major Ads clients globally, including TikTok. She’s channeling her product and marketing expertise to help startups grow. She is also an Education influencer and a passionate baker.
Akshay is an undergraduate studying mathematics and computer science at The University of Chicago. As a high school student in New York City, Akshay researched machine learning methods for evaluating cancer therapeutics at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. He ran his own business, Shivdasani Card Game Design. After interning at LEL, Akshay briefly interned at immersionED, an ed-tech startup, helping raise funding through government grants, and is now pursuing roles in investment banking and quantitative finance. He enjoys writing and reading philosophy, playing poker, and exploring Chicago with friends in his free time.
Griffin is an undergraduate studying Management Information Systems at San Diego State University. He has worked in sales at a litigation finance startup and financial planning at a large entertainment company based in Los Angeles. During his free time, he loves to draw, play the acoustic guitar, cook, and create stories.
Griffin is an undergraduate studying Management Information Systems at San Diego State University. He has worked in sales at a litigation finance startup and financial planning at a large entertainment company based in Los Angeles. During his free time, he loves to draw, play the acoustic guitar, cook, and create stories.
Annabelle is a sophomore at Yale University studying Computer Science & Economics and Energy Studies. She is an avid debater and hackathon organizer curious about social entrepreneurship, sustainable finance, and global affairs in East Asia. In her spare time, Annabelle loves baking, food photography, and writing poetry.
Minh is a mechanical engineering student at Northeastern University with an ambition to work in climate tech and tackle climate challenges. Minh enjoys working with startups and supporting the founders on their journey and has experience in fundraising and business development. In his free time, Minh enjoys food hopping around the city, going on long runs, and cooking with friends.
Flora is an MBA student at NYU Stern School of Business, focusing on strategy, management, and global business. With interests in global business, Flora worked at a Los Angeles-based entertainment firm that focused on international partnerships and Asian IP development. Before Stern, Flora joined the entrepreneurial space to find a solution for virtual eye examinations. In her free time, Flora loves to watch movies and travel.
Kelvin is a Ph.D. candidate at the University of Toronto, researching about precision medicine approach for rare gastrointestinal diseases. During his Ph.D., Kelvin gained experience in VC by working on Canadian early-stage deals in the healthcare and life sciences industry. He joined Lair East Labs to learn about VC investing in the US and other regions. In his spare time, Kelvin enjoys playing spikeball, making cocktails, hosting friends, and trying new hobbies.
