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In 2011, Sequoia Capital faced a choice: invest in a small messaging app with zero revenue, no ads, and just a big vision, or pass. 📲 They decided…
In 2011, Sequoia Capital faced a choice: invest in a small messaging app with zero revenue, no ads, and just a big vision, or pass. 📲 They decided…
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Is Miami a new major location for US startups or does it still lag behind in real influence? Yes. I think this is a great example of why talking…
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Every week, I get asked by a talented operator what startups in the Comma Capital portfolio are growing the fastest and hiring. In the last few…
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Experience
Education
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University of California, Berkeley
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Certificates:
Certificate of Entrepreneurship and Technology (College of Engineering/Saturdja Center of Entrepreneurship and Technology)
Extracurriculars:
Human Capital Group,
Future Business Leaders of America - Phi Beta Lambda,
Berkeley ABA,
Berkeley Investment Group -
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Activities and Societies: Varsity Policy Debate Team, Math Club, Link Crew, Varsity Swim Team
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Volunteer Experience
Honors & Awards
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3rd Place in Piklook Marketing Case Competition
Piklook
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California Phi Beta Lambda State Business Leadership Conference Award Recipient
Future Business Leaders of America - Phi Beta Lambda
1st place in Business Law
4th place in Integrated Marketing Campaign
4th place in Computer Applications -
Distinguished Award of Excellence for Outstanding Achievement in Mathematics
James Logan High School
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1st State Alternate
National Forensics League
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AMC 12B School Winner
American Mathematics Competition
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First Place
Federal Junior Duck Stamp Design Contest
First Place in California for junior duck stamp designs
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State Alternate
National Forensics League
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Best of Show
Federal Junior Duck Stamp Design Contest
Placed top 50 in the nation for junior duck stamp designs
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AP Scholar with Distinction
College Board
Languages
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
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Chinese
Native or bilingual proficiency
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French
Elementary proficiency
Organizations
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Chinese Student Association
Mascot, Finance Chair, Video Editor
-Founded in 1951, the Chinese Student Association (CSA) is the first Chinese organization serving the growing Chinese-American community in Berkeley. Today, we are one of the largest and most active organizations at UC Berkeley. CSA promotes the interests and awareness of Chinese culture in the Berkeley community while functioning as a means of social engagement. Mascot - Create and support enthusiasm at promotional and main events Finance Chair - Helped fundraise capital for the organization…
Founded in 1951, the Chinese Student Association (CSA) is the first Chinese organization serving the growing Chinese-American community in Berkeley. Today, we are one of the largest and most active organizations at UC Berkeley. CSA promotes the interests and awareness of Chinese culture in the Berkeley community while functioning as a means of social engagement. Mascot - Create and support enthusiasm at promotional and main events Finance Chair - Helped fundraise capital for the organization through food sales - Helped create and refine a sponsorship package for sponsors and partners Video Editor - Constructed an internal chatbot to help club members get to know each other and the club better - Implemented a system of engagement activities off- and online to facilitate a social culture - Created videos for promotional and marketing purposes
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Human Capital Group
Project Manager
-Focusing on the intersection of human resources and industrial psychology, Human Capital Group (HCG) aims to provide in-depth services to industry clients, as well as spread awareness and increase the overall human capital in the Berkeley student community. Project Manager: - Served as the intermediary between the client and the project team to ensure optimal efficiency and effective communication - Hired a team of consultants to target the STEM human capital dilemma among minorities and women…
Focusing on the intersection of human resources and industrial psychology, Human Capital Group (HCG) aims to provide in-depth services to industry clients, as well as spread awareness and increase the overall human capital in the Berkeley student community. Project Manager: - Served as the intermediary between the client and the project team to ensure optimal efficiency and effective communication - Hired a team of consultants to target the STEM human capital dilemma among minorities and women - Ran a weekly newsletter of 50 subscribers about news, opportunities, and tips in navigating the HR industry
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Berkeley Investment Group
General Member
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Berkeley Phi Beta Lambda
Vice President of Campus Affairs, Marketing Chair, Marketing Committee Member
-As one of the largest business organizations on the UC Berkeley campus, Berkeley Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) focuses on the promotion of skills necessary for both personal and professional development, specifically in terms of business leadership. Berkeley PBL helps members find their passions, hone their skills, and build a winning profile to be a leader not only within the organization, but also outside during and after college life. Vice President of Campus Affairs - Connected members to campus…
As one of the largest business organizations on the UC Berkeley campus, Berkeley Phi Beta Lambda (PBL) focuses on the promotion of skills necessary for both personal and professional development, specifically in terms of business leadership. Berkeley PBL helps members find their passions, hone their skills, and build a winning profile to be a leader not only within the organization, but also outside during and after college life. Vice President of Campus Affairs - Connected members to campus resources, including faculty, other organizations, Career Center, as well as alumni - Created a brand guideline to streamline marketing and brand representation efforts - Created mentorship programs and events for members to explore opportunities and network with individuals and organizations outside of Phi Beta Lambda - Managed and secured sponsorships from the Haas School of Business and UC Berkeley - Managed relations and communications with multiple parties, including UC Berkeley, the Career Center, faculty and professionals Marketing Chair - Planned a semester-long curriculum to teach committee members organization-based marketing and client-based marketing - Organized the organization's 30-person officer team and efforts to market PBL to college students during recruitment week - Coordinated with various marketing professionals to bring the best experience possible to the Marketing Committee - Managed and created a campus-wide marketing case competition to inspire students towards a marketing career and open their eyes to the larger world around them Marketing Committee Member - Researched and analyzed current market trends to develop a marketing strategy for Peach, a fashion auction phone application - Established solutions to current marketing problems through simulations/case studies - Coordinated marketing strategy and implementation for the organization’s biggest events - Participated in and won state business competitions
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Berkeley ABA
Social Committee Member
-Founded in 1975, Berkeley ABA's mission is to advance the study of business and to develop well-rounded leaders in UC Berkeley. As the school's largest business organization, ABA promotes scholarship and leadership at the Walter A. Haas School of Business, encourages career exploration, and cultivates community-building and networking within and beyond the University. ABA emphasizes social responsibility in contemporary business practices and encourages its members to serve the local community.…
Founded in 1975, Berkeley ABA's mission is to advance the study of business and to develop well-rounded leaders in UC Berkeley. As the school's largest business organization, ABA promotes scholarship and leadership at the Walter A. Haas School of Business, encourages career exploration, and cultivates community-building and networking within and beyond the University. ABA emphasizes social responsibility in contemporary business practices and encourages its members to serve the local community. Social Committee Member - Arranged Mr. Business, the largest Haas-sponsored charity event of the semester, with a team of 10 - Planned various events within the club to promote interconnectedness and communication - Canvassed over 100 local businesses for sponsorships for ABA and its events
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