Kush Mallick is a sophomore concentrating in Finance and Accounting. He is from Sharon, MA (not too far from Boston). On campus, he is part of the Entrepreneurship Club and Auto Club. Aside from that, he spends much of his time running his startup, ChitChat, as the CFO.

He is very passionate about problem-solving through technology, entrepreneurship, and cars. Kush is interested in VC because as a startup founder, VC is an important aspect of early-stage funding, and having a stronger understanding of the space will be helpful for me. Also, he wants to pursue a career in VC down the road. Specifically through BUVCG, he is excited to meet more founders and VCs in Boston and make new connections.

He can be reached at kushagra@bu.edu.

Ellen Zheng is a sophmore majoring in computer engineering and minoring in innovation and entrepreneurship. She’s from New York City and spent much of her middle and high school years pursuing diverse interests ranging from music production to basketball. Since her time at BU, she’s found her place within the entrepreneurship ecosystem. Ellen is working on her startup—an AI nutrition platform—as a First-Year Innovation Fellow. She’s also an intern for BU’s Campus Activities Board, Programs Director at BU Entrepreneur’s Club, Director of Technology at Dream Venture Labs, Campus Director for Hult Prize, Product Management Intern for Teamwork, and Software Engineering Intern for Popple. Additionally, she is starting new positions as an undergraduate researcher at Wise Circuits Lab and the Multimedia Communications Lab. Ultimately, Ellen seeks to make an impact on all communities through her work. 

Ellen’s interest in VC results from the interconnection between VCs and entrepreneurship. She’s particularly excited to gain a better understanding of startups from an investor’s perspective.

When she’s not working, Ellen is probably researching how to optimize her time just a bit more. If not that, she can be found exploring new coffee shops and neighborhoods, playing drums, reading, or hanging out with friends. You can reach her at ellenz@bu.edu.

Benjamin Nguyen is a sophomore from Vietnam, currently pursuing a dual degree in Economics Mathematics and Business Administration concentrating in Finance. On campus, he is part of the Boston University Consulting Group and Boston Finance and Investment Club. Furthermore, he’s also working on his own startup, AppGenie. Outside of professional pursuits, Ben is a big fan of K-Drama and K-Pop, especially Blackpink. 

As a business entrepreneur, venture capital (VC) is a crucial component of early-stage fundraising, thus he’s interested in learning more about this industry. In a manner that other industries cannot match, venture capital allows him to put his knowledge of every aspect of business to the test. Moreover, Ben is eager to network and meet more VCs and founders, especially through BUVCG.

Feel free to reach out to me for any questions about BUVCG at pororobe@bu.edu.

Carla Nguyen is a sophomore from Vietnam majoring in Business Administration and Management. She is interested in media analytics, design tools, and content creation. Currently, she works as an Office Assistant and is involved in Guerrilla Marketing Society and BU Consulting Group.

Carla’s passion for venture capital began during her summer internship, where she collaborated with a team to develop a startup aimed at providing comprehensive educational support and career guidance for the Ministry of Education and Training. Through BUVCG, She is eager to learn from her peers and contribute to the club’s mission of fostering innovation and investment strategies. 

Outside of work, Carla is a Ghibli fan, enjoys listening to jazz and painting. She welcomes new connections and opportunities—feel free to reach out to her at trtrlinh@bu.edu.