Leadership, to me, has never been about authority or titles. It is about vision, conviction, and the courage to evolve with every new chapter of one’s journey. My career has been defined by a continuous pursuit of understanding how ideas grow — how innovation, capital, and people intersect to create lasting impact.

I began my professional journey in venture capital, working across Index Ventures, Balderton, and Atomico, where I focused on technology and healthcare investments. Those formative years built the foundation for everything that came after: rigorous industry research, disciplined investment analysis, and the ability to see both trends and the teams behind them. I learned that true investment isn’t just about data — it’s about intuition, timing, and the human capacity to build something meaningful out of uncertainty.

Later, I moved to the United States to pursue my MBA at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. While studying, I worked in a restaurant management group, overseeing operations. That experience, far from the world of venture finance, grounded me in the realities of leadership — the rhythms of teamwork, the complexity of motivation, and the art of aligning diverse people toward a common goal. It taught me that every business, no matter how large or small, ultimately succeeds through people.

After graduation, I joined Uncork Capital, where I grew from an investment manager to the head of investments. Supporting early-stage founders through the unpredictable journey from seed funding to organizational growth gave me a deeper appreciation of resilience and adaptability. It wasn’t just about finding the next unicorn — it was about helping entrepreneurs build sustainable, purpose-driven companies that could stand the test of time.

From 2017 to 2022, I served as a Regional Manager at BASF, overseeing operations and sales across California, Colorado, and Nevada. This chapter expanded my view of global business execution — how multinational organizations adapt strategy to local markets, and how leadership must shift between cultural nuance and operational precision. Managing teams across such diverse landscapes reinforced my belief that leadership is less about control, and more about clarity, empathy, and shared ambition.

Today, as an Equity Strategic Partner at H20.ai, I bring together all these experiences — the analytical discipline of venture capital, the human insight from operations, and the strategic depth from corporate management. My focus is on long-term value creation: supporting innovation that not only scales commercially but also empowers people. I strive to help shape a future where artificial intelligence amplifies human potential instead of replacing it.

To strive to lead, in my view, is to remain curious, humble, and committed to impact. Leadership is not a destination; it is a lifelong practice of learning, connecting, and believing — in people, in progress, and in what’s possible when vision meets purpose.

I was born and raised in the vibrant yet serene southwest corner of London, in the distinguished Fulham neighborhood. Growing up in a red-brick townhouse with a private garden, I was surrounded by both architectural charm and an atmosphere steeped in culture. The streets were quiet, lined with townhouses whose residents included doctors, lawyers, and artists. Springtime brought the scent of lavender and roses wafting through the air, and even the simplest stroll to the local market felt like a small immersion in the city’s understated elegance.

My earliest memories revolve around our garden, a small, sunlit sanctuary with a central brick fountain. There, I learned the simple joys of movement and play—chasing soap bubbles, racing across the lawn, or watching the light ripple over water. It was a place of freedom, yet also of subtle observation: I absorbed the rhythm of adult conversations, the cadence of laughter, and the interplay of friendships during weekend gatherings. These moments instilled in me an early appreciation for the balance between independence and community, playfulness and decorum.

Family was central to my early development. My cousins were my companions in adventure, my first collaborators in imagination and exploration. Together, we invented games, staged small performances, and shared secrets under the leafy canopies of our neighborhood parks. Through them, I understood the joy of shared experience and the bonds that form when curiosity is nurtured collectively. My parents, attentive yet unobtrusive, encouraged exploration while teaching the values of respect, kindness, and intellectual curiosity.

Education also played a formative role. My early schooling introduced me to discipline, ritual, and the beauty of structure, from uniformed assemblies to music lessons and classroom etiquette. Yet it was through music and the arts that I discovered my own voice. Piano keys, violin strings, and afternoons spent listening to the soulful energy of Whitney Houston or Aretha Franklin offered me the first lessons in self-expression. They taught me that confidence is not merely about what one achieves but how one communicates emotion, authenticity, and presence.

Travel and cultural exposure further enriched my upbringing. Weekends spent exploring local museums, libraries, and theaters revealed the depth of human creativity and history. Even a simple walk in Richmond Park, observing deer in their quiet majesty, offered profound lessons in independence and respect for life beyond human control. My early encounters with other languages, art forms, and social customs broadened my perspective, encouraging both empathy and curiosity—a foundation I carry into every professional and personal endeavor.

Looking back, my childhood in London was more than a geographical starting point; it was a shaping force. The combination of familial warmth, artistic stimulation, structured education, and the city’s rich cultural tapestry instilled in me a sense of poise, curiosity, and resilience. These early years taught me that elegance is not solely aesthetic, but an attitude of attentiveness, thoughtfulness, and intentionality in how one engages with the world. They also impressed upon me that every experience, no matter how ordinary it may seem, carries the potential to shape perspective, judgment, and character.

In essence, growing up in Fulham allowed me to cultivate a balance of intellect, empathy, and creativity. It was a foundation that continues to influence my values, my worldview, and the way I aspire to lead with grace and curiosity in every chapter of my life.