The Way In began from a place of admiration. Over the past decade living in the U.S., I’ve met many entrepreneurs, and I’ve always been drawn to people who turn what they’re good at - or what they care about - into the work they do every day.My first choice for a college major would have been journalism. In high school, I wrote a tennis column and once thought I’d become a sports journalist. That interest in storytelling never left. But like many foreign students, I chose something more “practical”: business school.Since graduating from Columbia in 2019, I’ve been working in the investment space - evaluating companies, asking tough questions, and digging beneath the surface. Over the years, this line of work has shaped the business acumen and analytical lens I now bring to The Way In. It’s where my original passion meets my professional training.

Through The Way In, my goal is to spotlight the journeys of founders and small business owners while also building a platform that connects entrepreneurs with accredited investors. I believe great private businesses deserve more visibility, and more people should have the chance to back them.