I'm a software engineer turned community-builder turned entrepreneur. Building Algorizin, a vetted talent marketplace for immigrants in the US.This endeavor is close to my heart, as I faced considerable struggle during the initial phase of my career as an international student in the US. Despite my STEM background, it took me an entire year to land a suitable engineering job - a predicament that is unfortunately all too common among immigrants.With Algorizin, we strive to bridge this gap. We connect our students with mentors who share similar cultural backgrounds and are industry experts, providing personalized guidance on technical, career, and immigration-related matters.Prior to Algorizin, I had already ventured into building expansive online communities - amassing more than 280K members - to aid international students in navigating the US university admission process. My professional journey began as a software engineer, and I eventually served as an AVP of the mobile app division at the financial investment company T. Rowe Price.I excel in product-market fit identification and validation via lean, low-cost weekly experiments. My strength lies in understanding specific customer personas, their pain points, and validating startup ideas. I have a proven track record in assisting early-stage founders in raising their first round of funding through a global fund. My journey as a founder has shaped my skills in investor communication and team motivation.I pride myself on being open-minded and upfront, coupled with a unique ability to perceive situations from various angles. I am deeply passionate about the future of work, EdTech, and human-centered technology, always striving to make a meaningful contribution to others.Always up for a new adventure, I've a perpetual thirst for exploring places, cultures, people and ideas. Surfing, reading books, appreciating wildlife and practicing spirituality are few simple things which make me happy. Love anything to do with the great outdoors - from sea to summit.Whether it's as an partner, advisor, fractional CSO/CBDO, or angel investor, I am ready to collaborate and bring new ventures to life. Let's create something remarkable, together.