I am an MBA Candidate at Harvard Business School (Class of 2026) with a diverse background spanning military leadership, engineering, and venture capital. Currently, I am a Venture Capital Fellow with AIN Ventures, where I focus on evaluating early-stage investments and supporting innovative startups.Prior to my MBA, I earned a Bachelor of Science in Ocean Engineering from the United States Naval Academy and served for eight years in the Marine Corps as an instructor pilot in the KC-130J. My leadership roles included developing strategic partnerships across the Pacific as a liaison officer, specializing in fire support coordination.Outside of my professional and academic pursuits, I am an active real estate investor, specializing in long-distance buy-and-hold rental properties. I am passionate about leveraging my multidisciplinary background to solve complex problems and create value in dynamic, fast-paced environments.