Select Investments
Foodie
Uses machine learning to rate individual dishes on a menu. Competed in Y-Combinator and raised $150,000 in funding. Electric Spokes
Built a self-assembly wind turbine for developing villages in India. 1776 VC Cup Chicago Finalist Seedstars Energy Finalist. |
Flipside
Produced a Chrome extension to diversify the political viewpoints shown on Facebook. Gained 1,000 users and won the SNVC. Chicago Environmental Leadership Initiative
An organization that unites Chicago's neighborhoods to fight climate injustices. Expanded its team and launched a student ambassadors program. |
Justice Text
Developed automatic video transcription software to lighten the workload for public defenders. Won IOP grants and expanded to 5 counties across the US. Sports Talk Chicago
A student-run podcast on local sports, with over 130 episodes featuring more than 80 guests. Has received 99% 5-star reviews and won national awards. |
Spott
A beautiful, well thought-out social map, currently working on the next iteration of its product. Gained 2,000 users and $15,000 in pre-seed money. |