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"The strength of the team is each individual member. The strength of each member is the team." - Phil Jackson
Bob Battista
Founder/Northwestern University
I believe that anything could be accomplished with will, determination and some form of talent. My superpower would be passion and rigor for strategy. In working with Yassu I hope to let ideas flourish and help people get rewarded for their contributions.
Ricardo Mazzi
Marketing, Partnerships
I believe commitment, hard work, and consistency allows for results to subsequently flourish. My superpower would be the ability to foster connections, apply experience into processes, and make people smile. In working with Yassu, my goal is for everyone in the world to have an actual opportunity to build upon an idea/dream.
Kloey Battista
Founder/UC Berkeley
I believe that we all deserve to accomplish our big dreams, and if you dream it, you can create it. No dream is too big. My superpower is building products and pushing the status quo. I’m excited to provide a new way of access to talented people to collaborate to launch brilliant ideas.
Michael Stamatinos
Chief Access Officer
I believe you’re one relationship away from changing the trajectory of your destiny. And it all hinges on access. My superpower is being a connector and bridge-builder. Sometimes I’m doing the bridge building, or showing others how to build bridges or building tools that build bridges better, faster and more efficiently. Yassu provides humanity the opportunity to do all of those things at scale—together we can elevate society at large, one business idea at a time.
Hae Yung Kim
Founder/UCLA
I believe everyone deserves the chance to be their best self and achieve their dreams. My superpower is seeing big opportunities and bringing them to life. I’m especially excited to work on ones that will improve the human condition. In working with Yassu, I hope to enable and empower everyone to get that chance to develop their big idea and let the market judge the value of that idea.
Mark Wilson
Chief Financial Officer
I believe that new business ventures are the purest expression of American meritocracy. My superpower is supporting future Captains of Industry keep their ships on a steady course. I’m looking forward to collaborating on projects benefitting people, the Planet and delivering profitability. In working with Yassu, my hope is to help drive “dare to be great” ideas to unimagined success.
Yassu Ambassadors
Yassu Ambassadors passionately believe in Yassu’s mission of democratizing the start-up process and giving access to an alternate route to market to all Founders.
They work to inform potential Collaborators on college and university campuses across the country about the opportunity to play a major role in helping innovative but overlooked business idea develop and go to market.
Become a Yassu Ambassador, email us at [email protected].
Ashita Singh
Ambassador/UCLA
I believe in dreaming big and turning those dreams into reality. My superpower is taking initiative: transforming ideas into actions and taking products from 0 to 1. In working with Yassu I hope to bring creative and tech initiatives to life and help founders find their voices through ideas.
Jacob Ramos
Ambassador/UCLA
I believe that creating a better future for college students involves amplifying their voices and increasing access to opportunities that can change the world. My superpower is rooted in understanding the challenges of building and managing a team, having experienced them firsthand as the founder of Bruin AI. At Yassu, I aim to use these skills and my passion for innovation to make a lasting difference. I hope to create an environment where college students from any part of the world can naturally form teams and build great things together.
Rayna B.
Ambassador/UW Madison
I believe there is no limit to what one can achieve. My superpower is rooted in being a compassionate self-starter. I aim to connect and listen to foster a collaborative environment to uplift brands and ultimately create moments that are visible, memorable, and impactful. In working with Yassu I hope to uplift the community of entrepreneurs and show people that their potential is limitless!
Isabella Cuevas
Ambassador/Stanford
I believe that in many ways ideas are a lot like seeds; just as the seed of a plant needs a plethora of tools, like water, sunlight, and soil, to sprout, ideas similarly require an extensive array of resources in order to flourish. However, unlike the earth's free abundance of raw materials, the path and access to idea innovation is extremely siloed. This means that many of us may have truly fantastic business ideas, but we just don't know how to start or what or where that first step is. My superpower is being present and tuning into the state and needs of the people and the world around me. In working with Yassu I hope to widen underserved communities' access to careers in entrepreneurship.
Isabella Gaeta
Ambassador/San Diego State University
I believe that everyone should have access to resources to flourish creatively and innovatively with no bounds. My superpower is my strong passion for people, and culture to cultivate learning through connection. With Yassu I hope to create a community of driven, bright, and motivated talent that can rely on each other to bring their ideas to life successfully.
Ellie Hoffman
Ambassador/University of Pennsylvania
I believe in the power of bringing together people who approach problem solving differently. My superpower is the ability to infuse creativity into any problem I set out to solve. In working with Yassu, I hope to help connect driven collaborators with projects that capture their interests and team-builders with collaborators who bring the same passion they do to the team they’re looking to build!
Gabriella Cuevas
Ambassador/UC Berkeley
I believe in the power of human connection. In today's remote and virtual world, it can be hard to connect with folks through a screen, but striving to make meaningful connections is what is important to me.
My superpower is active listening. When you listen with intent and with curiosity you can uncover so many things about a person and a project. In working with Yassu I hope to help connect a diverse range of young professionals to different resources to better their careers.
Devin Burstein
Ambassador/UC Berkeley & USC Marshall School
I believe that teams are successful if they offer people a reason to work, and not a place to work. We are all motivated by the "Why" of the company versus the "What." My superpower would be connecting people with other like-minded individuals. I've always been the bridge among my friends. In working with Yassu, I hope to foster more creativity by creating a space where every idea gets a voice and nothing slips through the cracks.
Evan Blaney
Ambassador/UC Berkeley
I believe that the power of belief, collaboration and shared ideas can move mountains. With unwavering resolve, perseverance and a sprinkle of talent, I am convinced that any goal is within reach. If there’s one superpower I possess, it’s the ability to forge connections, understand deeply and listen intently. My passion lies in fostering an environment where individuals thrive, where their talents are celebrated and their voices resonate. In working with Yassu, my aim is to cultivate a space where ideas flourish, where collaboration is key and where every individual is recognized for their unique gifts. Together, let’s unlock the potential of collective creativity and bring brilliant ideas to life!
Willow B.
Ambassador/UW Seattle
I believe that resources to kickstart innovative ideas need to be more accessible. My superpower is being curious and inquisitive about the world around me. In working with Yassu I hope to help entrepreneurs access vital resources to explore their own curiosities!
Matt Murata
Ambassador/UC Berkeley
I believe that no one should have to abandon their dreams or innovative ideas simply because the path seems unclear or resources feel out of reach. Everyone deserves the chance to pursue their passions. My superpower is building meaningful relationships and creating welcoming, inclusive, and exciting environments.
In working with Yassu, I hope to create opportunities where barriers to entry are lowered, and inspiration is ignited
Georgina Messinger
Ambassador/Harvard University
I believe startups are like fiction; you have to be an amazing storyteller to bring one to life. My superpower is executing on big ideas with ruthless prioritization and a user first approach. In working with Yassu I hope to build relationships and support other builders within the innovation economy.
Ruby Malamed
Ambassador/University of Colorado, Boulder
I believe in the power of fairness, opportunity, and empowerment. When somebody has a great idea, it takes hard work, dedication, creativity, and strategy to conceptualize it... but only with the magic touch of empowerment and equal opportunity, will the idea come to life. My superpower is recognizing people's strengths and encouraging them to believe in themselves... to create something brilliant. In working with Yassu, I hope to continue to give people a platform to trust themselves with decisions, use creativity to solve their problems, and allow their ideas to thrive.
Savannah Yang
Ambassador/University of Southern California
I believe that true innovation thrives when diverse voices are heard and valued. Rich perspectives contribute to the most powerful ideas, and it’s through inclusivity that we unlock the full potential of creativity. My superpower is connecting people with different talents and viewpoints to make real progress, enabling teams to leverage each individual's strengths. In working with Yassu, I aim to empower founders and collaborators who dream big and together, build an dynamic yet inclusive start-up ecosystem.In working with Yassu, I hope to create opportunities where barriers to entry are lowered, and inspiration is ignited.
Harper Miller
Ambassador/University of Colorado, Boulder
I believe that two brains are always better than one, and you can achieve almost anything with the right resources and people around you. My superpower is connecting the dots across multiple verticals, and being able to dig into the weeds of things, while also keeping a clear vision on the bigger picture. In working with Yassu I hope to help entrepreneurs build companies to their fullest potential at any stage of the process.
Jack Walsh
Ambassador/Tufts
I believe that we all have the imaginative capacity to create great things. My super power is identifying and solving problems through collaborative efforts. With Yassu, I hope to help innovative individuals bring their ideas to life.