Experience
LEARN-X
Founder & CEO
- Founded AI-driven edtech startup transforming uploaded classroom/course materials into personalized adaptive micro-lessons.
- Designed system architecture with RAG pipelines, pgvector embeddings, and Canvas LMS integration.
- Managed MVP build, beta testing with 84 users, and B2B outreach to universities.
AI@ISU Innovation Challenge
Project Lead
- Directed 100+ students across disciplines in university-wide AI competition with Provost's Office and Student Government.
- Oversaw event logistics, outreach, and marketing strategy to secure broad participation.
- Guided interdisciplinary teams to design AI prototypes addressing campus challenges.
Iowa State Student Government
Finance Committee Senator
- Elected senator on the Finance Committee, helping manage $2.6M in student fees.
- Reviewed funding requests and evaluated organizational budgets to guide allocation decisions.
- Advocated for AI literacy, accessibility, and technology investments in campus programming.
igniteXL Ventures
VC Deal Sourcing Externship
- Conducted market research and financial analysis to identify investment opportunities in emerging industries.
- Developed revenue projections, market sizing models, and investment theses to evaluate startups for VC funding.
- Presented concise investment memos to senior professionals.
CFA Research Challenge
Equity Analyst, Team Leader
- Led team of four to write comprehensive equity research report on General Mills (NYSE: GIS).
- Created DCF, DDM, relative valuation analysis, and Monte Carlo simulation for buy recommendation.
- Presented pitch to panel of CFA Charterholders from CFA Society of Iowa.