Investment Team
Investment Team
Investment Team
A close-knit team of builders, investors, and creatives deeply involved in the UChicago startup ecosystem.
President
President
Jack, a fourth-year Econ and Philosophy student, is an investor at Dorm Room Fund. Back in Australia, he founded an international keyboard business. Now, he helps UChicago founders take their ideas beyond Hyde Park, all while enjoying a great coffee.
Jack, a fourth-year Econ and Philosophy student, is an investor at Dorm Room Fund. Back in Australia, he founded an international keyboard business. Now, he helps UChicago founders take their ideas beyond Hyde Park, all while enjoying a great coffee.
Jack, a fourth-year Econ and Philosophy student, is an investor at Dorm Room Fund. Back in Australia, he founded an international keyboard business. Now, he helps UChicago founders take their ideas beyond Hyde Park, all while enjoying a great coffee.
Managing Partner
Managing Partner
Dara is a third-year studying Economics and 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.
Dara is a third-year studying Economics and 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.
Dara is a third-year studying Economics and 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
Chris is a fourth-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 fourth-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.
General Partner
General Partner
Estelle is a third-year studying Economics and Chemistry, driven by a passion for innovation, sustainability, and meaningful global impact. She is an incoming Summer Intern at MEA-based VC Global Ventures, where she will develop her understanding of startup growth strategies in emerging economies. Her global focus is reflected in her work with Kenyan Originals, developing strategies for scaling sustainable beverages, and Breaking Good, advancing open-source drug research and synthesis for neglected diseases. Additionally, she thrives on cross-disciplinary collaboration, seeking solutions to complex challenges.
Estelle is a third-year studying Economics and Chemistry, driven by a passion for innovation, sustainability, and meaningful global impact. She is an incoming Summer Intern at MEA-based VC Global Ventures, where she will develop her understanding of startup growth strategies in emerging economies. Her global focus is reflected in her work with Kenyan Originals, developing strategies for scaling sustainable beverages, and Breaking Good, advancing open-source drug research and synthesis for neglected diseases. Additionally, she thrives on cross-disciplinary collaboration, seeking solutions to complex challenges.
General Partner
General Partner
Dolen is a third-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.
Dolen is a third-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.
Dolen is a third-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.
General Partner
General Partner
Asher is a fourth-year studying Math and Physics, driven by a lifelong passion for science and technology. He’s currently building at Entrepreneurs First in San Francisco, bringing experience from research at NASA and the UChicago astrophysics department, as well as an internship at a deep-tech VC fund. In his spare time, he enjoys photography, rollerblading, and mastering the art of the pancake flip.
Asher is a fourth-year studying Math and Physics, driven by a lifelong passion for science and technology. He’s currently building at Entrepreneurs First in San Francisco, bringing experience from research at NASA and the UChicago astrophysics department, as well as an internship at a deep-tech VC fund. In his spare time, he enjoys photography, rollerblading, and mastering the art of the pancake flip.
Asher is a fourth-year studying Math and Physics, driven by a lifelong passion for science and technology. He’s currently building at Entrepreneurs First in San Francisco, bringing experience from research at NASA and the UChicago astrophysics department, as well as an internship at a deep-tech VC fund. In his spare time, he enjoys photography, rollerblading, and mastering the art of the pancake flip.
Hannah Park
Hannah Park
General Partner
General Partner
Hannah is a second-year studying Computer Science and Economics, with a passion for conservation and entrepreneurship. Her interest in investing lies in how technology and data inform real-world decision-making, shaped by work applying ML to automate biodiversity research, developing full-stack projects including an anti-poaching bioacoustic sensor, and using technical tools to inform business strategy at startups. At LTF, she is excited by founders building technically ambitious, impact-driven products and enjoys exploring how ideas scale into sustainable businesses.
Hannah is a second-year studying Computer Science and Economics, with a passion for conservation and entrepreneurship. Her interest in investing lies in how technology and data inform real-world decision-making, shaped by work applying ML to automate biodiversity research, developing full-stack projects including an anti-poaching bioacoustic sensor, and using technical tools to inform business strategy at startups. At LTF, she is excited by founders building technically ambitious, impact-driven products and enjoys exploring how ideas scale into sustainable businesses.
General Partner
General Partner
