STUDENTS HELPING STUDENTS
STUDENTS HELPING STUDENTS
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SAMUEL SPITZ
SAMUEL SPITZ
Co-Director of Founder Advisory
Co-Director of Founder Advisory
Samuel is a senior studying Economics and Managerial Studies, and founded Rice Ventures. Samuel has always been passionate about the startup world. He is the founder and CEO of filtur, the internet’s most exclusive networking club (filtur.club). Samuel also has experience on the private equity and consulting side, as a PE analyst for Vista Equity Partners and an Analytics intern at Vista Consulting Group. Samuel's extensive experience across the finance, private equity, and entrepreneurship worlds makes him especially equipped to lead Rice Ventures. Outside of his hustle, you can find Samuel at the Rec Center playing basketball, or reading up on the latest software news.
SCOTT SMYTHE
SCOTT SMYTHE
Director of Operations
Director of Operations
Scott is a senior studying Mechanical Engineering with a minor in Business, and is interested in the physical design and modeling of new products. His previous experience includes a product planning role with Peterbilt Motors as well as a product management project with NASA. In his free time, Scott loves to play soccer, run around with his dog, Penny, or hop on Warzone with the boys.
NAFISA ISTAMI
NAFISA ISTAMI
Director of Outreach
Director of Outreach
Nafisa is a senior studying Sociology with a minor in Business, and is passionate about the intersection of venture capital and social impact. Her experience in the startup world includes working for OwlSpark, Rice's startup accelerator, interning at the Houston Angel Network, and running marketing for indipop, a startup focused on providing access to alternative healthcare for freelancers. Outside of startups, Nafisa is a major foodie and loves to cook new things!
ANIRUDH KUCHIBHATLA
ANIRUDH KUCHIBHATLA
Co-Director of Founder Advisory
Co-Director of Founder Advisory
anirudh.s.kuchibhatla@rice.edu
Anirudh is a senior studying Electrical Engineering with a certificate in Engineering Leadership. He interned at Rice Project ASTRO and is currently working at AT&T Xandr. In the startup world, Anirudh is interested in 5G and hardware startups. Outside of academics and entrepreneurship, Anirudh loves gardening and biking!
CHRISTA WESTHEIMER
CHRISTA WESTHEIMER
Director of Marketing
Director of Marketing
Christa is a sophomore studying Sport Management and Managerial Studies with minors in Business, Entrepreneurship, and Politics, Law, and Social Thought. Christa is currently pursuing a fellowship with New Stack Ventures, alongside work on a social-impact venture. In her free time, Christa loves to spend time with her family and dog, Sadie!
SHRYANS GOYAL
SHRYANS GOYAL
Product Manager in Residence
Product Manager in Residence
Shryans is a senior studying Computer Science with a minor in Data Science. He is interested in venture capital, tech, and all things startups! Shryans previously interned at Deloitte and Microsoft, and has the technical expertise to guide founders towards success.
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