Working on…

Red bear ventures

venture capital firm investing exclusively in companies founded by, or managed by, the students, faculty, staff, and alumni of Cornell University, one of the world’s most entrepreneurial and innovative universities.  RBV invests out of a traditional venture fund and also creates special purpose vehicles (SPVs) so that the broader Cornell community can invest even if they are not LPs in the funds.

Managing Partner.

gridmetrics (now “instrument the grid”)

Incubated at CableLabs, Gridmetrics leverages existing broadband infrastructure to measure and monitor the distribution portion of the electric grid.

Advisory role.

bindle systems

Bindle is the largest private self sovereign identity network in the U.S. The company was founded with a mission to give people 100% control of their personal information and to fundamentally change the way data on the internet is stored, managed and shared. Bindle’s first application is COVID-19 health credentials for access to shared spaces - live events, workplaces, universities, etc. Bindle’s technology was acquired by Iden2 in October 2024.

Co-founder, Chief Strategy Officer, Head of Business Development.

Clever girl finance

Voted one of the top personal finance websites for women, Clever Girl Finance®, started by Bola Sokunbi, is a mission-driven financial education platform aimed at providing women with financial guidance through online content, easy to digest courses, one-on-one mentorship, and an incredibly supportive community.

Advisory role.

Motivote

Motivote is on a mission to increase civic engagement and build a more representative government by helping purpose-driven organizations mobilize their networks to vote. Motivote helps friends, colleagues and advocates get ready to vote by making it fun, easy and social. Co-Founders - CEO, Jess Riegel and COO, Rachel Konowitz

Advisory role.