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During college I joined a startup as a founding team member and the founding product manager. Together we raised funding (Techstars '20 and Amazon Alexa Fund), reached a $25M valuation (and profitability!), and supported millions of users each month. We've launched our product in over 100 countries and 30 languages, integrated directly into three multi-billion dollar platforms.
In 2024 I made the tough decision to leave my startup (feel free to ask me about this journey) and join a Fintech company that had recently been acquired by a F500 financial institution. Here I lead our product growth team helping small businesses succeed, receive financial security, and empower their customers reach their goals. As DEI committee chair I've done presentations and lead inclusion projects for more than 20000 employees.
Although I love tech and the impact I've been able to have in my career, my passion still lies with education and the role it plays in creating a better world. I'm actively pursuing opportunities to help innovate across this space. I've worked with Special Education schools for the last 4 years and helped create a new way for non-verbal adults to express themselves using AAC devices using AI and their favorite sounds from pop-culture.