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Shryas BhuratLooking for a team for VCIC? Please fill in your details below, and feel free to reach out directly to find potential teammates
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NameGraduate ProgramEmailInterested in Team Lead (Yes / No)Team Found? (Yes / No)Background / Any relevant details!
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Kyra WyntersEMBA '27kwynters@berkeley.eduYesNoMilitary/Defense, B2C Tech Operations, Trust & Safety/Content Moderation, Cybersecurity, Gaming, Crypto, Beauty
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Michael MillerEMBA '27michael_miller@berkeley.eduYesNoCofounder & 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
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Rodolfo LagosEMBA '27rodolfo.vld@berkeley.eduYesNoMining. I do due diligence of mining projects for investment, partnership, and supply of minerals and metals
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Alexandra WilsonEMBA '27alex_wilson@berkeley.eduNoNoCPG/Retail/Food
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Donte GomesFTMBA '27donte_gomes@berkeley,eduNoNoData Analytics in Finanacial Services, non-professional experience in Airline, Food, and Hospitality Industries
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Rohit MishraEMBA '27rohit_mishra@berkeley.eduYesNoRan GTM Ops and Product Ops at multiple startups (Healthcare, Energy, AI). Experience in product due diligence, product strategy
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Scott Shapiro EMBA '27scott_shapiro@berkeley.eduyes Noheavy industry as well as leadership experience
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Kenneth PanMEng 2026kpan37@berkeley.eduYesNoMaterials Engineering, Manufacturing, Research, BioEngineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Testing
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Jeffrey WuMAS-E 2026/2027jeffimpact@berkeley.eduNoSoftware Engineering/Data Science Engineering, Founding a startup with the StEP incubator in the Fall 2025 cohort, having involvement with VCs in San Francisco
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Allan YeungHaas EWMBA 2028allan_yeung@berkeley.eduYesNoPrincipal product management at Oracle. I specialize in market fit, go to market, exec level written communications, and P&L mgmt.
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Layla LiuBerkeley Haas BHGAPlaylaland888@berkeley.eduYesNOVC healthcare analyst, Digital health fund IR, AI tech media
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Shogo NakataMPA`26 shogo373@berkeley.eduYesNoGraduated 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/
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Alexa KornauEMBA 2027alexa_kornau@berkeley.eduNoNoChief of Staff, worked in Startups most of my career pre-seed all the way to Series F. https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexakornau/
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Dolph RehbeinEWMBA 2028dolph@berkeley.eduYesNoSemiconductor Engineer and hobbyist investor https://www.linkedin.com/in/dolph-rehbein/
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Chaitali ShahEMBA 2027chaitali.shah@berkeley.eduNoNoI I have a Computer Science degree and I am leading a team of engineers at a Big Tech firm in the AI space.
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Lisa ThongEMBA 2027lisa.thong@berkeley.eduNoNoNo 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.
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Anirudh RamkumarEWMBA 2028anirudhramkumar@berkeley.eduYesNoI come from a small business background. I founded and scaled a lifestyle business over the last ten years. My Bacherlors focused on finance.
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Milan Liessens DujardinMaster of Engineering 2026milan.ld@berkeley.eduNoCurrently 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/
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Arushi SinghaiMasters of Translational Medicine 2026asinghai@berkeley.eduNoNoHave 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.
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Hyekyung KangEMBA 2027hyekyung.kang@berkeley.eduNoNoInternational education, multilateral government, curriculum development, e-learning, small-business; www.linkedin.com/in/hyekyung-kang-ed
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Aydin MofradEMBA 2027aydin.mofrad@berkeley.eduYesNoTelecommuncation: 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.
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Rohith JayarajanEWMBA 2027rjayarajan@berkeley.eduNoNoI 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.
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Sam KingsleyEMBA '27sam_kingsley@berkeley.eduYesNoFounder with experience building venture-backed applied AI companies across supply chain, national security, and the built environment.
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Taylor MoonEWMBA 2028taylor.h.moon@berkeley.eduNoNo10+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/
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Leonardo MonariMBPE 2026leonardomonari@berkeley.eduNo (1 member found)I have a Chemical Engineering bachelor's degree and currently pursuing a master in Bioprocess Engineering.
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Ifeoluwa OjoFTMBA '2027ife@berkeley.eduYesyes
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JL XieBerkeley Haas 2028xventure@berkeley.eduYes- 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.
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Anna GurneyBerkeley Haas 2026anna_gurney@berkeley.eduYesMy 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
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Toby LevyHaas/Rausser 2026tlevy@berkeley.eduYesHoping to break into VC and doing a fellowship now with Xfund but it's only been a month!
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Dominik GoreckiHaas MBA / MPH 1Y (grad 2026)dominik_gorecki@berkeley.eduYesI 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.
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Kanwar paulHaas school of business ,2027Kanwar_p_rattan@berkeley.eduNoYesI'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.
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Yuki OeHaas(Class of 2026)yoe@berkeley.eduYesNo experience. I'm interested in fintech the most.
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Kevin BrarHaas EWMBA 2027kbrar@berkeley.eduYesExperience 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)
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Esa TilijaHaas FTMBA 2026esa.tilija@berkeley.eduYesCorporate Strategy & Development at Capital One and REI Co-Op. Excited to dive into VC through this competition!
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Kyle ShankleEWMBA Haas 2027kyle_shankle@berkeley.eduYesI 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.
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Vanessa HeEWMBA 2027Vanessa.he@berkeley.eduYes YesWith 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.
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Dylan WangEWMBA 2027Dylan.wang@berkeley.eduYes
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Evan GrayHaas FT MBA 2026evan_gray@berkeley.eduYesHave worked at two VC-funded startups, interested in learning about current trends
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Shivdutt KamathBerkeley Haas 2026shiv_kamath@berkeley.eduYesNo 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.
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Kavi SolankiHaas School of Business, EW24kavi_solanki@berkeley.eduYesCompleted 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.
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Azzerin KokHaas 2026azzerin.kok@berkeley.edYesNo experience in VC, interested in exploring and learning more about the industry
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Abbey MuiHaas 2026abbey.mui@berkeley.eduYesHi! 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!
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Karin RobinsantosEWMBA '26karin_robinsantos@bekeley.eduYes - full!YesI 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.
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Vineeth PatilBerkeley Haas EWMBA 2025vrpatil@berkeley.eduYesVC 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.
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Tim TieuHaas EWMBA 2026T2@berkeley.eduyes
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Girija DhamdhereHaas 2026girija_d@berkeley.eduyes
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Sagar BondeHaas EMBA’26sagarbonde@berkeley.eduYesTelecommunications- background with 5G and IOT design & deployment, new to the VC world intrsted to explore and grow
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Meili GongSchool of Engineering, Civil & Environmental Engineering, MS 2025meili_gong@berkeley.eduYesI 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.
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Ananya KanoriaMasters of Law (LLM) 2025ananyakanoria@berkeley.eduYes
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.
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Vasudha aggarwalHaas EWMBA 2025vaggarwal@berkeley.eduYesI have taken classes in new venture finance and have contacts in the biotech VC world through my experience working on biotech startups.
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Alex BarraEWMBA '28alex.barra@berkeley.edu NoYesHR Tech, Management Consulting, Beauty, Aerospace & Defense, Hustle Fund Angel Squad Member; Barra Ventures
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Jayashree NatarajEWMBA '27jayashree_nataraj@berkeley.eduNoYesI’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
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Joy WangFTMBA/MEng'26joy-wang@berkeley.eduNoYesMy 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/
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Amy TsaoChemE '26amytsao4454@berkeley.eduNoYesPreviously worked in VC as analyst. Biotechnology/Drug Development, Molecular Cell Biology and Bioengineering
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Shryas BhuratHuman-AI Interaction & Aerospace Engineering 26'Shryasbhurat@berkeley.eduYesYesSpace, 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
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Justin PanichEWMBA 28Justinpanich@berkeley.eduYesYesI hold a PhD in molecular biology. Biotech / Bioengineering / Cleantech / pharma / bio x AI
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Chetanya JainEWMBA 28chetanyajain@berkeley.eduYesYeshttps://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.
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Komal KangoEWMBA 28komal_kango@berkeley.eduYesYesSales 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/
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James CourserBerkeley Law 2027james.courser@berkeley.eduNoYesI’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/
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Advait ApteEWMBA 2026advait.apte@berkeley.eduYesYesI 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
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Runping WangEWMBA 2026runping.wang04@berkeley.eduYesYesI 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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