“I wanted a career that combined my passions for investing, startups, and technology—venture capital felt like the perfect fit.”

As an Analyst at defy, I support the full investment process, focusing on sourcing and serving as an early point of contact for exceptional founders and startups.

Originally from San Diego, I studied Computer Science and Economics at Duke University, with additional studies in Marine Science and Asian & Middle Eastern Studies.

After graduation, I joined a high-growth Ycombinator startup as the first go-to-market hire, where I wore many hats and helped scale the company from early traction to a repeatable enterprise motion. Through that experience, I worked with organizations ranging from pre-revenue startups to Fortune 500s.

While I enjoyed the energy of operating, I felt a strong pull back to investing. Venture allows me to stay close to early-stage innovation while continuing to build as an investor. Joining defy has been a chance to learn from a world-class team and support founders building the next wave of transformative companies.

Outside of work, I’m happiest by the ocean—surfing, diving, or just exploring. I also love volleyball, playing the ukulele, and traveling to connect with people and cultures around the world.