Building our partnerships with VCs and law firms so that we can be the banking provider of choice for VC funds and startups. As part of that work, building our fund banking product and Emerging Manager program. Reach out to me if you're a VC, law firm, or VC community looking to partner.

Cresting Wave creates connections between the world of innovative young companies and forward-thinking technology leaders across industries. By understanding the needs of our technology leader community, we match innovative solutions with the right early adopter customers that provide the open feedback necessary to accelerate the success of growth businesses.

OpenView is a leading venture capital firm with a focus on B2B software companies in the expansion stage. Now investing out of our 6th fund ($450M), writing checks for Series A-C. We invest anywhere.On the investment team, I'm working to strengthen OpenView's relationship with investors (angel, institutional, and everything in between) and other groups-- broadening and diversifying our network so that we can learn about, and invest in, promising founders earlier. Reach out to me if you'd like to learn more.

Working to bring Venture Cafés to cities around the world. Venture Café is a global community dedicated to connecting innovators to make things happen. We're currently in eleven cities around the world, message me if you're interested in learning more.

• Deputy role in Licensing and Communities department, responsible for $1.6M in revenue• Responsible for day-to-day implementation of client service to all international partners, in Europe, Latin America, Middle East, Caribbean, China, India, Japan, and Southeast Asia• Orchestrated emerging technology conference in Beijing with local partners, with 1500 attendees and 7.1 million livestream viewers• Executed client services, scaling operations through cross-company collaboration and process improvement• Assisted in international events, including content production, speaker acquisition & management, marketing collateral creation, branding design & review• Global strategy for “Innovators Under 35” global community, managed development team to launch new website highlighting community: www.innovatorsunder35.com• Supported business development by pitching potential new partners on product portfolio• Company representative at various partner and international events, have spoken on stage

• Helped launch MITEF operations in five countries: Mexico, Greece, Poland, Thailand, and Saudi Arabia• Built five new programs for global MITEF community, including: (1) startup competition, (2) accelerator program, (3) week-long boot camp at MIT, (4) online and in-person entrepreneurship curriculum in collaboration with related MIT offices, and (5) entrepreneurship conference. All programs replicated in multiple markets• Managed product development team to revamp online judging platform & launched new startup competition website• Organized three week-long boot camps connecting foreign startups with relevant resources in Boston. Facilitated personalized connections within greater MIT community for 30+ winners of startup competitions. Developed workshops with faculty and business strategy/pitch coaches.• Coordinated global community of over 300 judges and mentors• Trained and leading local staff who implement programs; oversaw brand compliance and program quality• Created program playbook to be shared network-wide for training purposes and to maintain program consistency

At Volpe, I've worn many hats. I have tackled both internal and external communications, working on all levels, from writing/editing original editorial content, to managing the day-to-day logistics of our editorial calendar. I've managed and was the technical lead for Volpe's web projects. I have also worked on a strategic level, helping to not just rebrand Volpe and rethink the organization's entire communications plan, but to also help author the organization's 2011 strategic plan, which highlights major goals and initiatives for the organization. Below is a list of the various responsibilities and experiences I've gained in my time at Volpe.General Communications:• Advise Communications Director on overall communications strategy, determining the vision for Volpe• Led initiative to rebrand Volpe; directed art and content for marketing materials. • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to forward company initiatives and promote organizational unity• Write, edit, and post news stories on both internal and external webpages• Redesigned monthly newsletter and e-blast, newsletter subscriptions have increased by 400% in past 2 years• Developed comprehensive Google Analytics strategy, using data-driven insights to improve websiteWeb projects:• Technical project lead for redesigned external website on Drupal content management system• Coded and designed internal platform to engage staff on progress on strategic plan initiatives• Managed team of developers in redesign of Volpe's intranet• Manage and maintain intranet content Knowledge Management and Organizational Strategy:• Led planning team for large annual technical conference • Coordinated formation of interest groups to foster inter-divisional connections• Assisted in implementation and design of new collaborative space at Volpe

• Managed production of monthly newsletter, including content pipeline, editing, web and print layout• Coordinated large-scale outreach events for clients and staff, trade shows and technical conferences • Chaired the communications subcommittee of the Strategic Planning Task Force, launched a multichannel campaign to foster staff engagement via a website, posters, and handouts• Assisted in drafting of Center-wide Strategic Plan• Author internal and external communications content for website and newsletters • Developed first-ever internal weekly newsletter to staff

• Head of a 20 person committee; in charge of over $100,000 budget for event-planning• Coordinated logistics of large-scale campus-wide events such as concerts and carnivals• Created targeted promotional materials for events, promoted through social media and in person• Managed and ensured the efficient execution of functions through crowd control and facility arrangement• Implemented new processes, such as an e-ticketing system and a collaborative funding model

Organized and implemented the logistics of transportation for the Biden Family during the 2009 Presidential Inauguration.

• Created major public relations materials in English and Chinese for microfinance startup• Created a press kit from scratch and contacted members of the media• Received mention in international Chinese newspapers as well as International Chinese Business magazine, Associated Press and CNBC• Drafted 60 page chapter info guide, providing U.S. network of volunteers with tools and talking points to promote Wokai’s mission

• Co-wrote organization’s National Science Foundation grant application• Coded and analyzed over 200 English, Spanish, and Yiddish MacArthur-Bates Communicative Development Inventories; formulated a language counting template• Proof-read and fact-checked supporting publications

• Collaborated with doctors and graduate students to research the effects of caloric restriction on oxidative agents and aging• Worked with C. Elegans nematode to study effects of gene therapy on metabolic pathway• Regularly worked with electrophoresis gels

• Corresponded with members of various UN embassies and consulates to foster strong working relationships• Headed initiative to provide information on web site in multiple languages; translated website to Spanish• Researched New York City business and diplomatic laws; maintained Access and Excel contact databases

• Assisted in organizing and planning for Security Summit 2003, an event that brought together dignitaries and security leaders from 11 cities such as Tokyo, Johannesburg and New York. • Reconstructed and maintained website using Dreamweaver, Interwoven, and Adobe Illustrator