I’ve always been storyteller, problem solver, and entrepreneurial-minded. After earning a BA in Narrative Production from California State University Long Beach with a focus on cinematography, I pursued an MSEI (Master of Science in Entrepreneurship and Innovation) at USC, where I became deeply involved in Los Angeles' dynamic startup ecosystem.

During high school and college, I launched Four Speed Films, a YouTube channel that now has over 80,000 subscribers and 11 million+ views. Building this channel introduced me to the fundamentals of entrepreneurship—everything from brand development to business operations. Through partnerships with brands like Motul, REC Watches, Wilwood Engineering, and Holley Performance, I learned how to collaborate with industry leaders while honing my marketing and content strategy skills.

Currently, I serve as a Senior Associate at Pegasus Angel Accelerator, where I’ve found the perfect blend of my passion for startups, venture capital, and content strategy. In this role, I play a key part in operations, marketing, and podcast production, while also contributing to business development and assisting on the investment side. This position allows me to leverage my diverse skill set to help drive the accelerator's growth and success.

30 Startup Accelerators Helping Founders Win in 2026👇

Techstars - $220k
1752vc (Formerly Pegasus) - $100k
HFO Residency - $1M
Antler - $200k plus follow-on
Berkeley SkyDeck - $200k
Boost VC - up to $500k
Entrepreneurs First - up to $250k
a16z speedrun - up to $1M
Forum Ventures - $100k
IndieBio - $525k
Mucker Capital Labs - up to $175k plus follow-on
BK-XL - $125k plus follow-on
LAUNCH - $125k
FoundersBoost
HAX - $250k plus follow-on
Alchemist Accelerator - $25k+
Greylock Partners Edge - flexible SAFE plus credits
Conviction VC Embed - $150k
Lemnos Labs - up to $250k
Era - $150k
500 Global - $150k
Founders, Inc. Fellowship - up to $150k
Founderville.vc - $100k
AI2 Incubator - $50k to $150k plus follow-on
Betaworks AI Camp - up to $500k
AI Grant - $250k plus $600k credits
AngelPad - $120k
gener8tor - $100k
The Cedars-Sinai Accelerator+ - $100k
Better Tomorrow Ventures MINT - $500k

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10 Startup Grant Opportunities 💰 👇 

ML Competition: CSIRO
Image2Biomass Prediction
$75k in awards
https://loom.ly/K8Ew11A

Yipptydoo Small Business Grants
2 x $1,000 grants monthly
Women-owned for-profit and nonprofit businesses
https://loom.ly/FqZWoTI

The Innovation Fund Fellowship
Up to $200,000 + mentorship
Investor access and detailed feedback
https://loom.ly/3GJ4W1U

Kitty Fund
25 x $1,000 grants
For mompreneurs with 2+ employees
https://loom.ly/jlFbiLw

Hustler’s MicroGrant
$1,000 awarded monthly
US-based small businesses
https://loom.ly/2uz2Q60

Freed Fellowship
$2,500 monthly grant
Plus mentorship and founder feedback
https://loom.ly/-Ums4DM

Emergent Ventures
$1,000 to $50,000 non-dilutive grants
Rolling applications
https://loom.ly/NR2diWE

Narisetti Grants
$100 to $1,000 microgrants
Hardware and robotics founders
https://loom.ly/xCyj_E0

Arch Grants
$100k for companies headquartered in St. Louis
https://loom.ly/niEBZKw

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Senior Associate @ 1752vc

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