• Market Analysis & Customer Insight: Partnered with C-suite (CTO, CEO) to identify new market opportunities, performing deep analysis and conducting customer interviews that uncovered unmet needs. These insights guided product differentiation and expanded our market presence.• Product Innovation Leadership: Led the full development and successful launch of the industry’s first end-to-end 3D generative AI tool for creators and developers, positioning Masterpiece X as a pioneer in the space.• User Experience & Stakeholder Management: Directed a cross-functional team to design and deliver a seamless user experience, setting a new standard for text-to-3D generative AI technology, ensuring both usability and advanced functionality.• Operational Excellence & Team Culture: Founded internal Game Jams to foster innovation, improve QA processes, and expedite the product launch of ‘Masterpiece X - Generate,’ ensuring high-quality output and a performance-driven, engaged team with strong employee retention.Check out the product here: https://masterpiecex.com/

• Tech Market Research & Trend Analysis: Conducted in-depth research on high-impact private tech companies, providing key market insights for investors and industry professionals.• Authored In-Depth Reports: Published detailed reports on major tech companies like Notion, Miro, Loom, Canva, and Webflow, analyzing their business models, technological advancements, and market positioning.• Industry Insight & Expertise: Provided in-depth analysis on companies such as Vercel and Mutiny, recognized for simplifying complex business structures and technologies for investors and tech enthusiasts alike.• Data-Driven Research Methodology: Utilized a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods to deliver comprehensive, insightful reports that highlighted key trends and opportunities within the rapidly evolving tech landscape.Check out my published work:➤ Notion - https://research.contrary.com/reports/notion➤ Miro - https://research.contrary.com/reports/miro➤ Loom - https://research.contrary.com/reports/loom➤ Canva - https://research.contrary.com/reports/canva➤ Whatnot - https://research.contrary.com/reports/whatnot➤ Vercel - https://research.contrary.com/reports/vercel➤ Webflow - https://research.contrary.com/reports/webflow➤ Mutiny - https://research.contrary.com/reports/mutiny

Venture Fellow with Westwood Ventures and Blockchain Fund at Alumni Ventures Group.• Investment Research & Analysis: Conducted in-depth research on emerging technologies, particularly in blockchain, as part of the Westwood Ventures and Blockchain Fund at Alumni Ventures.• Deal Sourcing & Due Diligence: Assisted in sourcing and evaluating potential investment opportunities, providing critical insights into startups in the blockchain and emerging tech sectors.• Collaboration & Networking: Worked closely with experienced venture capitalists and industry experts, expanding my knowledge of the VC landscape and strengthening my network within the startup ecosystem.We are a Venture Capital firm and community of UCLA alumni investors, executives, entrepreneurs, and innovation enthusiasts. We raise capital from UCLA alumni and friends of the community, and seek to invest primarily in alumni-led startups. We are private, for-profit, and not part of (but friendly with) UCLA. Every year, we build a portfolio of 20-30 companies spanning industry, stage and geography. We co-invest alongside established venture capital lead investors. We are an experienced, diverse community of over 12,000 alumni with different backgrounds and reasons for joining. If you are a Bruin interested in entrepreneurship or venture capital, let's connect.Learn more here: https://techcrunch.com/2018/10/19/alumni-ventures-group-is-the-most-active-venture-fund-youve-never-heard-of/

• Leadership & Strategy: Earned two promotions while advising the General Partner on fundraising, strategic growth, and branding, playing a key role in shaping the firm’s direction as part of the leadership team.• Team Management & Development: Managed and trained three teams of MBA interns, guiding them through rigorous due diligence processes and fostering their professional growth.• Portfolio Company Due Diligence: Led the due diligence process for five portfolio companies, ensuring thorough analysis and strategic alignment with the firm’s investment thesis.

*Acquired 2022*MindGlow uses the immersive experience of VR to train employees to know what to do in emergencies, starting with active shooter training. Our training mission is to save lives through empowerment and engagement.www.mindglowinc.com• Visionary Leadership & Growth: Founded MindGlow to leverage the immersive power of VR for emergency preparedness, starting with active shooter training to empower employees and save lives through training. • Acquisition & Impact: Successfully led MindGlow through its growth and eventual acquisition by Sisu VR in 2022, validating its mission and market impact. • Innovative VR Training Solutions: Pioneered immersive VR-based employee training programs, focusing on real-world emergency scenarios to enhance preparedness, retention, and engagement. The product was a finalist for Best Societal Impact at Augmented World Expo 2023 and 2024. • Mission-Driven Approach: Built a company culture centered on safety, empowerment, and life-saving education, ensuring that every product served a critical purpose in workplace safety.Explore more: https://www.sisuvr.com/mindglow/

• Mentorship & Instruction: Provided in-depth mentorship to graduate students in UX/Product Design, utilizing my industry experience to enhance their learning and prepare them for real-world challenges.• Engaging Lectures & Presentations: Designed and delivered comprehensive lectures covering UX principles, design tools, and industry best practices, effectively simplifying complex concepts for students.• Academic Evaluation & Feedback: Evaluated student work with a focus on academic rigor, offering constructive feedback that fostered skill development and encouraged creative problem-solving.• Practical Workshops & Interactive Sessions: Led hands-on workshops, equipping students with practical experience in UX principles and design software, bridging theory with real-world application.• Portfolio Development: Guided students in building professional portfolios, helping them present industry-ready skills and showcasing their capabilities to future employers.

• Exclusive Selection & Leadership Recognition: Chosen as 1 of 17 entrepreneurs for the Nasdaq Milestone Maker program, recognized for leadership and innovation in the startup ecosystem.• Startup Representation & Impact: Represented my startup, MindGlow, showcasing its pioneering role in virtual reality training and education within an elite network of entrepreneurs and business leaders.• Business Development & Mentorship: Participated in advanced business development workshops, mentorship, and high-level networking sessions to gain insights on scaling, strategic growth, and achieving critical milestones.• Strategic Refinement & Growth: Refined MindGlow’s business model and strategic direction, directly contributing to its growth trajectory, enhanced market presence, and long-term success.

• Exclusive Selection & Leadership Recognition: Chosen as 1 of 100 professionals for the prestigious Oculus Launch Pad program, acknowledging my potential as a leader in virtual reality development.• Hands-On Training & Mentorship: Attended Oculus’ Boot Camp, where I received hands-on training and mentorship from top VR industry experts, enhancing my skills in cutting-edge VR technologies.• Innovation in Socially Impactful VR: Collaborated with fellow participants to develop an innovative VR self-defense training program to empower women, demonstrating my commitment to creating socially relevant and impactful content.• Advanced Access to Oculus Resources: Leveraged hardware support and specialized resources from Oculus to push the boundaries of VR development and design user-centric, high-impact applications.Check out the program: https://developer.oculus.com/launch-pad/

• Exclusive Selection & Industry Collaboration: Selected to participate in Mozilla’s cutting-edge XR Studio program, fostering innovation in machine learning and mixed reality.• Collaborative Development Environment: Worked alongside 32 professionals from both indie and industry sectors, contributing to discussions and projects that pushed the boundaries of XR and AI.• Innovation in Mixed Reality: Developed hands-on projects exploring the integration of machine learning techniques in mixed reality applications, leveraging state-of-the-art resources and mentorship from industry leaders.• Community Engagement & Networking: Engaged with a diverse network of experts, exchanging knowledge and contributing to the growth of the XR and AI community.Learn more about the program: http://xrstudio.co/

• Omnichannel Experience Leadership: Led the design of Sephora’s “Store Companion” B2C product, enhancing the in-store customer experience and positioning Sephora as an omnichannel leader in the beauty industry.• Usability Lab Founder & Cost-Saver: Established Sephora’s first in-house usability lab, reducing reliance on external resources and minimizing product launch errors, resulting in cost savings and improved product quality.• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Introduced and facilitated Design Jams for engineers, designers, and stakeholders, fostering innovative collaboration and enhancing the problem-solving process.• Customer-Centric Design: Focused on creating personalized, user-centric designs that elevated Sephora’s brand experience across digital and physical channels.

• Mentorship & Instruction: Taught and mentored students in General Assembly’s part-time User Experience Design program, focusing on practical UX skills and industry-relevant insights.• Interactive Learning Sessions: Led hands-on workshops and interactive sessions, simplifying UX design principles and methodologies for students, bridging the gap between theory and real-world application.• Personalized Feedback & Career Development: Provided one-on-one mentorship, offering tailored feedback and career guidance to support the growth of emerging UX professionals.• Curriculum Development & Industry Alignment: Collaborated with the education team to refine course content and delivery, ensuring alignment with evolving industry trends and best practices.• Dynamic Learning Environment: Fostered a creative and collaborative classroom atmosphere, encouraging critical thinking, innovation, and professional development among students.

• Apple Watch App Design Leadership: Led the design of Bank of America’s first Apple Watch app, driving innovation in mobile banking and contributing to its widespread success and favorable press coverage. • Pitch & Promotion: Pitched the Apple Watch product idea to the EVP and Director of Product, earning the role of design lead and subsequent promotion due to the app’s success. • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Worked closely with the Director of Product, iOS Engineers, and Visual Designers to deliver the product on a rapid timeline, ensuring seamless integration and high-quality design. • Rapid Product Development & Success: Delivered the Apple Watch app on a compressed schedule, generating significant media attention and enhancing Bank of America’s reputation for technological innovation.Interaction Designer | 3/2015 - 9/2015 via Randstad General Partner (US) LLC