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1 | Shryas Bhurat | Looking for a team for VCIC? Please fill in your details below, and feel free to reach out directly to find potential teammates | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
2 | Name | Graduate Program | Interested in Team Lead (Yes / No) | Team Found? (Yes / No) | Background / Any relevant details! | ||||||||||||||||||||||
3 | Kyra Wynters | EMBA '27 | kwynters@berkeley.edu | Yes | No | Military/Defense, B2C Tech Operations, Trust & Safety/Content Moderation, Cybersecurity, Gaming, Crypto, Beauty | |||||||||||||||||||||
4 | Michael Miller | EMBA '27 | michael_miller@berkeley.edu | Yes | No | Cofounder & CEO, Ghostdog Systems (building RestoreAI - agentic AI + graph data moat); retired U.S. Army special activities intel officer; DefenseTech/Cyber/EW operator; shipping deep-tech B2B SaaS | |||||||||||||||||||||
5 | Rodolfo Lagos | EMBA '27 | rodolfo.vld@berkeley.edu | Yes | No | Mining. I do due diligence of mining projects for investment, partnership, and supply of minerals and metals | |||||||||||||||||||||
6 | Alexandra Wilson | EMBA '27 | alex_wilson@berkeley.edu | No | No | CPG/Retail/Food | |||||||||||||||||||||
7 | Donte Gomes | FTMBA '27 | donte_gomes@berkeley,edu | No | No | Data Analytics in Finanacial Services, non-professional experience in Airline, Food, and Hospitality Industries | |||||||||||||||||||||
8 | Rohit Mishra | EMBA '27 | rohit_mishra@berkeley.edu | Yes | No | Ran GTM Ops and Product Ops at multiple startups (Healthcare, Energy, AI). Experience in product due diligence, product strategy | |||||||||||||||||||||
9 | Scott Shapiro | EMBA '27 | scott_shapiro@berkeley.edu | yes | No | heavy industry as well as leadership experience | |||||||||||||||||||||
10 | Kenneth Pan | MEng 2026 | kpan37@berkeley.edu | Yes | No | Materials Engineering, Manufacturing, Research, BioEngineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Testing | |||||||||||||||||||||
11 | Jeffrey Wu | MAS-E 2026/2027 | jeffimpact@berkeley.edu | No | Software Engineering/Data Science Engineering, Founding a startup with the StEP incubator in the Fall 2025 cohort, having involvement with VCs in San Francisco | ||||||||||||||||||||||
12 | Allan Yeung | Haas EWMBA 2028 | allan_yeung@berkeley.edu | Yes | No | Principal product management at Oracle. I specialize in market fit, go to market, exec level written communications, and P&L mgmt. | |||||||||||||||||||||
13 | Layla Liu | Berkeley Haas BHGAP | laylaland888@berkeley.edu | Yes | NO | VC healthcare analyst, Digital health fund IR, AI tech media | |||||||||||||||||||||
14 | Shogo Nakata | MPA`26 | shogo373@berkeley.edu | Yes | No | Graduated from MIT with an MS in Technology and Management, worked for six years in the Japanese government, and completed an internship at a venture capital in South America. Currently sourcing deals at Haas’s Climate Solutions Fund. https://www.linkedin.com/in/shogo-nakata-7195a5130/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
15 | Alexa Kornau | EMBA 2027 | alexa_kornau@berkeley.edu | No | No | Chief of Staff, worked in Startups most of my career pre-seed all the way to Series F. https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexakornau/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
16 | Dolph Rehbein | EWMBA 2028 | dolph@berkeley.edu | Yes | No | Semiconductor Engineer and hobbyist investor https://www.linkedin.com/in/dolph-rehbein/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
17 | Chaitali Shah | EMBA 2027 | chaitali.shah@berkeley.edu | No | No | I I have a Computer Science degree and I am leading a team of engineers at a Big Tech firm in the AI space. | |||||||||||||||||||||
18 | Lisa Thong | EMBA 2027 | lisa.thong@berkeley.edu | No | No | No VC or startup experience; interested in exploring. 20 years in state government and nonprofit operations (aging, workforce development, health and environmental justice, civic engagement, language access, civil rights advocacy, DEI) including federal contracts and nonprofit grants; 5 yrs exp Governor's appointee to CA State Board of Barbering & Cosmetology industry (consumer protection enttity, health codes and regulations); marketing & communications agency exp. | |||||||||||||||||||||
19 | Anirudh Ramkumar | EWMBA 2028 | anirudhramkumar@berkeley.edu | Yes | No | I come from a small business background. I founded and scaled a lifestyle business over the last ten years. My Bacherlors focused on finance. | |||||||||||||||||||||
20 | Milan Liessens Dujardin | Master of Engineering 2026 | milan.ld@berkeley.edu | No | Currently pursuing the Master of Engineering in EECS (data science/AI). Part of the Deep Tech Innovation Lab (Commercialization Strategies) @ Haas. Hold a master's in music. Eager to join a start-up. linkedin.com/in/milan-liessens-dujardin/ | ||||||||||||||||||||||
21 | Arushi Singhai | Masters of Translational Medicine 2026 | asinghai@berkeley.edu | No | No | Have a biomedical engineering degree, and have been working in biotech for the last three years. Currently a full time student and do business strategy for a biomed device company part time along with tech analysis for a small VC firm. | |||||||||||||||||||||
22 | Hyekyung Kang | EMBA 2027 | hyekyung.kang@berkeley.edu | No | No | International education, multilateral government, curriculum development, e-learning, small-business; www.linkedin.com/in/hyekyung-kang-ed | |||||||||||||||||||||
23 | Aydin Mofrad | EMBA 2027 | aydin.mofrad@berkeley.edu | Yes | No | Telecommuncation: Wireless communication engineer and experienced in test and measurement. Program management and experience in semiconductor industry. Also have experience in sales and supported pre and post sales activities in customer facing roles. | |||||||||||||||||||||
24 | Rohith Jayarajan | EWMBA 2027 | rjayarajan@berkeley.edu | No | No | I work on deep learning (specifically, perception and behavior prediction) for self driving cars. Have a masters in robotics, specializing in computer vision. Primarily, I can analyze the product/use of AI/scope of the technology for the exercise. I would also like to contribute towards financial analysis. Feel free to slack/email if my skill set can help the team. | |||||||||||||||||||||
25 | Sam Kingsley | EMBA '27 | sam_kingsley@berkeley.edu | Yes | No | Founder with experience building venture-backed applied AI companies across supply chain, national security, and the built environment. | |||||||||||||||||||||
26 | Taylor Moon | EWMBA 2028 | taylor.h.moon@berkeley.edu | No | No | 10+years of experience in venture strategy, BD, and market analysis. I have evaluated startups, structured JV initiatives, and led commercial negotiations while driving operational performance. https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylorhmoon/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
27 | Leonardo Monari | MBPE 2026 | leonardomonari@berkeley.edu | No (1 member found) | I have a Chemical Engineering bachelor's degree and currently pursuing a master in Bioprocess Engineering. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
28 | Ifeoluwa Ojo | FTMBA '2027 | ife@berkeley.edu | Yes | yes | ||||||||||||||||||||||
29 | JL Xie | Berkeley Haas 2028 | xventure@berkeley.edu | Yes | - 7+ years in GTM, partnerships, and deal-making across software, gaming, and ad tech (Unity & TikTok). - VC experience includes Series B diligence for Tantan (LG Venture Capital). - Semi-finalist in the Berkeley Halloum M&A competition. - Strong in deal sourcing, due diligence, and market strategy — looking to team up with top builders for VCIC. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
30 | Anna Gurney | Berkeley Haas 2026 | anna_gurney@berkeley.edu | Yes | My background is in health tech operations & healthcare/benefits consulting. I am a current skydeck venture fellow & courtyard venture partner. Co-president of the female founders and funders club | ||||||||||||||||||||||
31 | Toby Levy | Haas/Rausser 2026 | tlevy@berkeley.edu | Yes | Hoping to break into VC and doing a fellowship now with Xfund but it's only been a month! | ||||||||||||||||||||||
32 | Dominik Gorecki | Haas MBA / MPH 1Y (grad 2026) | dominik_gorecki@berkeley.edu | Yes | I spent 4 years working in Monitor Deloitte’s Strategy and Analytics division. There, I focused on strategy development and go-to-market strategy in the Healthcare and Life Sciences sector. During a pre-MBA internship, I also spent time working at a pre-seed startup, Attentive Therapeutics, planning the GTM strategy for an ADHD therapy, including licensing strategy, product pricing, and modeling therapeutic value. At Haas, I lead Courtyard Venture's Healthcare investment team and am a member of the Haas VC club. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
33 | Kanwar paul | Haas school of business ,2027 | Kanwar_p_rattan@berkeley.edu | No | Yes | I'm passionate about leveraging my diverse background at the intersection of finance, technology, and climate. My goal is to contribute to venture capital firms investing in innovative solutions that address global challenges. With my experience in managing complex projects, risk assessment, and operational leadership, I bring a unique perspective and value to firms seeking strategic investments in sustainable and transformative technologies. | |||||||||||||||||||||
34 | Yuki Oe | Haas(Class of 2026) | yoe@berkeley.edu | Yes | No experience. I'm interested in fintech the most. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
35 | Kevin Brar | Haas EWMBA 2027 | kbrar@berkeley.edu | Yes | Experience with early & late stage biopharma. Joined an early stage biopharma which evolved in similar ways to a VC-backed startup (from early-stage innovation to significant rounds of funding to scale operations, and finally reaching IPO) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
36 | Esa Tilija | Haas FTMBA 2026 | esa.tilija@berkeley.edu | Yes | Corporate Strategy & Development at Capital One and REI Co-Op. Excited to dive into VC through this competition! | ||||||||||||||||||||||
37 | Kyle Shankle | EWMBA Haas 2027 | kyle_shankle@berkeley.edu | Yes | I have worked with Venture Catalyst at UC Davis which is their internal startup management office. I also currently work as a senior research scientist at an Agrifood tech startup. My interest is specifically in agrifood tech VC. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
38 | Vanessa He | EWMBA 2027 | Vanessa.he@berkeley.edu | Yes | Yes | With 14 years of corporate finance and legal background, my main CVC investment experience are in biotech, clean tech and renewable energy sectors. I am also an investor at the Impact Venture. | |||||||||||||||||||||
39 | Dylan Wang | EWMBA 2027 | Dylan.wang@berkeley.edu | Yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||
40 | Evan Gray | Haas FT MBA 2026 | evan_gray@berkeley.edu | Yes | Have worked at two VC-funded startups, interested in learning about current trends | ||||||||||||||||||||||
41 | Shivdutt Kamath | Berkeley Haas 2026 | shiv_kamath@berkeley.edu | Yes | No VC background but highly interested to explore this space as it is my long term goal to start my own VC firm 10 years down the lane. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
42 | Kavi Solanki | Haas School of Business, EW24 | kavi_solanki@berkeley.edu | Yes | Completed comprehensive training in VC with VC University on a scholarship. Worked for two high profile Bay Area startups. TA for VC & PE class for two terms. Highly interested in working in VC, have taken classes and participated in VC competitions prior. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
43 | Azzerin Kok | Haas 2026 | azzerin.kok@berkeley.ed | Yes | No experience in VC, interested in exploring and learning more about the industry | ||||||||||||||||||||||
44 | Abbey Mui | Haas 2026 | abbey.mui@berkeley.edu | Yes | Hi! I was a former founder for a social enterprise and now currently involved in a new start up in the Health Tech Space. I'm also a venture partner for Courtyard Ventures! I'm interested in the health tech space, edtech, and mostly looking to learn more about VC! | ||||||||||||||||||||||
45 | Karin Robinsantos | EWMBA '26 | karin_robinsantos@bekeley.edu | Yes - full! | Yes | I have 12 years of experience as an operator within the startup space, across a number o fhighly regulated industries. I've worked at 2 startups that eventually reahed IPO stage (HubSpot, Uber), possibly with a 3rd in the mix (Chime). I have also worked at several Series-B stage startups, so I understand what it takes to go from zero to 1, and then scale those business opeations over time. In the long run I'm interested in becoming an entrepreneur or a VC, and want to know what it's like on the other side of the table, conducting due diligence and identifying a startup that has what it takes to be successful. | |||||||||||||||||||||
46 | Vineeth Patil | Berkeley Haas EWMBA 2025 | vrpatil@berkeley.edu | Yes | VC is in my career roadmap. I have taken some classes relevant to VC at Haas - New Venture Finance and Tech M&A, and feel very confident in analyzing and providing terms sheets to startups. I have previously founded my own startup (and tried raising money), and volunteered with a few VC communities in the Bay Area. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
47 | Tim Tieu | Haas EWMBA 2026 | T2@berkeley.edu | yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||
48 | Girija Dhamdhere | Haas 2026 | girija_d@berkeley.edu | yes | |||||||||||||||||||||||
49 | Sagar Bonde | Haas EMBA’26 | sagarbonde@berkeley.edu | Yes | Telecommunications- background with 5G and IOT design & deployment, new to the VC world intrsted to explore and grow | ||||||||||||||||||||||
50 | Meili Gong | School of Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering, MS 2025 | meili_gong@berkeley.edu | Yes | I have a degree in bioproduct and biosystems engineering and work experience in wastewater treatment technology for resource recovery. In my career, I'm interested in working in clean tech, ag tech, water/wastewater treatment, and development engineering. I don't have a background in Venture Capital, but my interest has been stimulated by social venture and development venture classes I've taken in my academic career. This competition seems like a great way to get my toes wet! Would love to work in a team with similar interests. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
51 | Ananya Kanoria | Masters of Law (LLM) 2025 | ananyakanoria@berkeley.edu | Yes | I have experience working with a start-up in the sustainable EV sector, where I contributed to drafting privacy policies, preparing legal funding prospectuses, and assisting with patent/trademark filings. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
52 | Vasudha aggarwal | Haas EWMBA 2025 | vaggarwal@berkeley.edu | Yes | I have taken classes in new venture finance and have contacts in the biotech VC world through my experience working on biotech startups. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
53 | Alex Barra | EWMBA '28 | alex.barra@berkeley.edu | No | Yes | HR Tech, Management Consulting, Beauty, Aerospace & Defense, Hustle Fund Angel Squad Member; Barra Ventures | |||||||||||||||||||||
54 | Jayashree Nataraj | EWMBA '27 | jayashree_nataraj@berkeley.edu | No | Yes | I’m passionate about turning deep tech into real-world solutions. With engineering experience in AI, data, and cloud platforms, I’m now exploring the full entrepreneurial journey, developing an idea that uses technology to create meaningful impact | |||||||||||||||||||||
55 | Joy Wang | FTMBA/MEng'26 | joy-wang@berkeley.edu | No | Yes | My background is in B2B SaaS/AI/Fintech product management. I am a Berkeley Venture partner leading B2B SaaS & AI deals. More: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joywang2522/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
56 | Amy Tsao | ChemE '26 | amytsao4454@berkeley.edu | No | Yes | Previously worked in VC as analyst. Biotechnology/Drug Development, Molecular Cell Biology and Bioengineering | |||||||||||||||||||||
57 | Shryas Bhurat | Human-AI Interaction & Aerospace Engineering 26' | Shryasbhurat@berkeley.edu | Yes | Yes | Space, human, AI, and business. I spent the last three years building six Earth imaging satellites that are in space right now, capturing data that launched on SpaceX Falcon 9. Currently at Berkeley, I'm a founding team investment partner at an MBA fund where I have closed 4 deals in AI, human interaction, and deep technology that have gone on to raise follow-on capital of close to $10M. More: www.shryasbhurat.com | |||||||||||||||||||||
58 | Justin Panich | EWMBA 28 | Justinpanich@berkeley.edu | Yes | Yes | I hold a PhD in molecular biology. Biotech / Bioengineering / Cleantech / pharma / bio x AI | |||||||||||||||||||||
59 | Chetanya Jain | EWMBA 28 | chetanyajain@berkeley.edu | Yes | Yes | https://www.linkedin.com/in/chetanyajain1996/. I have experience in DeepTech (designing particle accelerators) and BioTech. I have worked in startups before and have experience with entire tech stack (hardware and software). I have experience with AI in hardware. | |||||||||||||||||||||
60 | Komal Kango | EWMBA 28 | komal_kango@berkeley.edu | Yes | Yes | Sales at Microsoft for Cloud and AI for healthcare customers. Consistently work with Deal Desk and have closed $100M. Experience in Pharma/Biotech https://www.linkedin.com/in/komalkango/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
61 | James Courser | Berkeley Law 2027 | james.courser@berkeley.edu | No | Yes | I’m a second year law student with an undergraduate degree in finance looking to join your team! I spent last Summer at Cooley LLP (a startup law firm in Silicon Valley) and placed 1st in my venture capital class. https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamescourser/ | |||||||||||||||||||||
62 | Advait Apte | EWMBA 2026 | advait.apte@berkeley.edu | Yes | Yes | I have a Masters in Computer Enginerring, track record in launchingsilicon chips in Data Centers and Smartphones. Interested in the VC landscape in the Bay Area | |||||||||||||||||||||
63 | Runping Wang | EWMBA 2026 | runping.wang04@berkeley.edu | Yes | Yes | I have mostly been working in Software industry especially graphics and XR related area. In the spare time, i have been doing some quant trading and small fund management. We have a variety background within our team including Business Development, Data Science, Finance, Venture Capital etc. | |||||||||||||||||||||
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