Investment Team
Investment Team
Investment Team
A close-knit team of builders, investors, and creatives deeply involved in the UChicago startup ecosystem.
President
President
Chris is a second-year studying Computational and Applied Mathematics and Creative Writing. Prior to joining LTF, Chris worked full-time as an analyst for the NSA, and as a Strategic Partnerships Manager for the DIA. He is passionate about deep and emerging tech ventures, as well as equipping new entrepreneurs with tools and skillsets needed to be effective, action-oriented, start-up leaders.
Chris is a second-year studying Computational and Applied Mathematics and Creative Writing. Prior to joining LTF, Chris worked full-time as an analyst for the NSA, and as a Strategic Partnerships Manager for the DIA. He is passionate about deep and emerging tech ventures, as well as equipping new entrepreneurs with tools and skillsets needed to be effective, action-oriented, start-up leaders.
Chris is a second-year studying Computational and Applied Mathematics and Creative Writing. Prior to joining LTF, Chris worked full-time as an analyst for the NSA, and as a Strategic Partnerships Manager for the DIA. He is passionate about deep and emerging tech ventures, as well as equipping new entrepreneurs with tools and skillsets needed to be effective, action-oriented, start-up leaders.
Managing Partner
Managing Partner
Jack, a second-year Econ and Philosophy student, is an investor at Dorm Room Fund and Techstars (NYC, Chicago). Back in Australia, he interned at an early-stage VC and founded an international keyboard business. Now, he helps UChicago founders take their ideas beyond Hyde Park, all while enjoying a great coffee.
Jack, a second-year Econ and Philosophy student, is an investor at Dorm Room Fund and Techstars (NYC, Chicago). Back in Australia, he interned at an early-stage VC and founded an international keyboard business. Now, he helps UChicago founders take their ideas beyond Hyde Park, all while enjoying a great coffee.
Jack, a second-year Econ and Philosophy student, is an investor at Dorm Room Fund and Techstars (NYC, Chicago). Back in Australia, he interned at an early-stage VC and founded an international keyboard business. Now, he helps UChicago founders take their ideas beyond Hyde Park, all while enjoying a great coffee.
General Partner
General Partner
Michael is a fourth-year studying Economics. He has worked at early/growth-stage funds, participated in startup accelerators, and consulted for Bain and Co. across industries. Michael joined LTF in the fall of his second year because he is passionate about helping entrepreneurs build/scale their ideas, especially first-time founders at UChicago. In his free time, Michael enjoys exploring the Chicago food scene, listening to classical music, and reading.
Michael is a fourth-year studying Economics. He has worked at early/growth-stage funds, participated in multiple startup accelerators, and consulted for Bain and Co. across industries. Michael joined LTF in the fall of his second year because he is passionate about helping entrepreneurs build and scale their ideas, especially first-time founders at UChicago. In his free time, Michael enjoys exploring the Chicago food scene, listening to classical music, and reading.
General Partner
General Partner
Diego is a third-year studying Business Economics and Public Policy. He’s worked in Sales & Operations at Bluedot (YC23), Techstars (Chicago, Bay Area), and cofounded Pool, a carpooling platform for college students traveling to/from airports. While his investment focus is sector agnostic, he has broader interests in climate tech. He writes about his world theses on Substack.
General Partner
General Partner
Sara is a fourth-year studying Econ and MENG. She joined LTF in Fall of her first year after interning at a fintech startup throughout high school. She is passionate about helping founders and diversifying the undergraduate startup ecosystem. Sara has interned at private and public investment firms, and is interested in early stage tech investing. In her free time, Sara enjoys running and cooking.
Sara is a fourth-year studying Econ and MENG. She joined LTF in Fall of her first year after interning at a fintech startup throughout high school. She is passionate about helping founders and diversifying the undergraduate startup ecosystem. Sara has interned at private and public investment firms, and is interested in early stage tech investing. In her free time, Sara enjoys running and cooking.
Sara is a fourth-year studying Econ and MENG. She joined LTF in Fall of her first year after interning at a fintech startup throughout high school. She is passionate about helping founders and diversifying the undergraduate startup ecosystem. Sara has interned at private and public investment firms, and is interested in early stage tech investing. In her free time, Sara enjoys running and cooking.
General Partner
General Partner
Grace is a third-year studying Data Science and Architecture. Prior to joining LTF in the fall of her freshman year, she worked for a TMT-focused venture capital firm, the Beijing Financial Bureau, an architecture firm, and a Metaverse entertainment provider startup. She is passionate about integrating the empathetic sensitivity of design with the tangible effectiveness of technology to resolve potential issues that may arise in our tech-centric world.
Grace is a third-year studying Data Science and Architecture. Prior to joining LTF in the fall of her freshman year, she worked for a TMT-focused venture capital firm, the Beijing Financial Bureau, an architecture firm, and a Metaverse entertainment provider startup. She is passionate about integrating the empathetic sensitivity of design with the tangible effectiveness of technology to resolve potential issues that may arise in our tech-centric world.
General Partner
General Partner
Dara is a first-year studying Molecular Engineering on the Quantum Engineering Track. She joined LTF because she has experience working for small organizations and is passionate about startups and entrepreneurship. She is interested in all sectors, from renewable tech to quantum computing, and is excited to help founders on campus.
Michael is a fourth-year studying Economics. He has worked at early/growth-stage funds, participated in multiple startup accelerators, and consulted for Bain and Co. across industries. Michael joined LTF in the fall of his second year because he is passionate about helping entrepreneurs build and scale their ideas, especially first-time founders at UChicago. In his free time, Michael enjoys exploring the Chicago food scene, listening to classical music, and reading.
Dara is a first-year studying Molecular Engineering on the Quantum Engineering Track. She joined LTF because she has experience working for small organizations and is passionate about startups and entrepreneurship. She is interested in all sectors, from renewable tech to quantum computing, and is excited to help founders on campus.
General Partner
General Partner
Malhar is a first-year from Mumbai, studying Math and Physics. In high school, he interned with a $5 Bn family office, Rare Enterprises. He writes about interdisciplinary, intellectual insights on his blog. In his free time, Malhar enjoys cycling, reading, and watching movies (any Gödel, Escher, Bach/Shawshank Redemption fans?)
Diego is a third-year studying Business Economics and Public Policy. He’s worked in Sales & Operations at Bluedot (YC23), Techstars (Chicago, Bay Area), and cofounded Pool, a carpooling platform for college students traveling to/from airports. While his investment focus is sector agnostic, he has broader interests in climate tech. He writes about his world theses on Substack.
Malhar is a first-year from Mumbai, studying Math and Physics. In high school, he interned with a $5 Bn family office, Rare Enterprises. He writes about interdisciplinary, intellectual insights on his blog. In his free time, Malhar enjoys cycling, reading, and watching movies (any Gödel, Escher, Bach/Shawshank Redemption fans?)
General Partner
General Partner
Dolen is a first-year studying Business Economics and Data Science. He founded Stellar Labs, a user-focused software startup dedicated to automating checkout processes, and interned in Product Management at Match Group, gaining hands-on experience in user engagement and strategic product growth. He is passionate about leveraging quantitative insights in combination with the human elements of business to bring innovative ideas to life. In his free time, Dolen enjoys running and is also part of the football team.
Jack, a second-year Econ and Philosophy student, is an investor at Dorm Room Fund and Techstars (NYC, Chicago). Back in Australia, he interned at an early-stage VC and founded an international keyboard business. Now, he helps UChicago founders take their ideas beyond Hyde Park, all while enjoying a great coffee.
General Partner
General Partner
