Sidhant (Sid) Bendre studies computer science and math at the University of Rochester where he is also a machine learning researcher (funded by a Google exploreCSR award) at the VISTA Lab (overseen by Professor Jiebo Luo). He also works part-time as a software developer at the Rochester Data Science Consortium developing data-driven, and AI-focused software solutions. This summer, Sid will be a Software Engineering Intern at Slack. Sid is exploring a variety of domains including artificial intelligence & machine learning, quantitative trading, entrepreneurship and venture capital - with a growing interest in the fintech, smart-tech and productivity space.

Nalu is an aspiring engineer studying operations research & information engineering and computer science at Cornell University. She wears the hats of a data scientist, a full stack app developer, and an entrepreneur. This summer she’ll be interning at GGV portfolio company, Poshmark, on the New Markets team. She is hungry to learn from and grow alongside her peers, and is eager to become a citizen of the world.

Nicholas Lin studies computer science at the University of Virginia and joins Slack as a Software Engineering Intern this summer. He has a strong passion for learning and applying computer science to tackle complex, real-world problems. He values technical knowledge as much as communication, empathy, and collaboration. Nicholas is especially interested in machine learning, cybersecurity, and entrepreneurship. He aspires to continually explore his interests and pursue an impactful role at an industry-leading technology company or innovative start-up. In his free time, Nicholas enjoys playing guitar, working out, drinking coffee/boba, and binge watching cooking videos on YouTube.

Roderick Liu is a second-year student at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he is pursuing a dual degree in computer science and statistics & analytics. He recently interned at Emile Learning, where he applied his web development skills to build functional components and optimize user experience to make learning easier on Emile’s website. He is interested in application development, algorithmic trading, applications of artificial intelligence, and computing ethics. In his free time, he enjoys traveling and meeting new people.

Sonali Loombia is a software engineer and aspiring product manager studying electrical engineering and computer science at UC Berkeley. She is passionate about the intersection of technology and communication to design products that directly impact people, leading her to a Software Engineering internship at Slack. By understanding user needs and crafting end-to-end applications, Sonali strives to find innovative solutions that create better human experiences. She previously interned at Northrop Grumman and the Department of Defense, and she currently acts as Director of Operations and Partnerships at TEDxBerkeley. When she’s not learning a new skill or on an adventure with friends, Sonali is likely dancing, drinking coffee, or browsing Buzzfeed.

Lydia Ma is a junior at the University of Pennsylvania studying finance, business analytics and computer science. Hailing from the San Francisco Bay Area, Lydia fell in love with all things tech from a young age. She has worked at several software companies on the sales, marketing, and business development side; SmileyGo, PolyView, and Zuora. Last summer, she worked as a Value Realization intern at Slack, and this year she’ll be returning as a Software Engineering Intern. Lydia hopes to have a fruitful career in enterprise software—helping innovate and bring-to-market technology that makes the world go round.

Georgia Messinger is a junior at Harvard University studying psychology and computer science. Georgia founded two startups of her own—Trill Project, a mental health support network, and Girls Get IT, a coding and feminist mentorship program for elementary school students. Georgia is currently the Funding Network Director at Valence, a GGV portfolio company that connects and empowers the global Black professional community. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, baking, yoga and pilates, and listening to podcasts.

Ethan studies computer science at University of Florida and joins Wish as a Software Engineering Intern. Ethan’s love of building consumer oriented products led him to internships at Facebook and Credit Karma. He is interested in the intersection of blockchain and fintech and believes that tokenization is the key to efficiency and transparency.

Ian Ramzy studies computer science at University of Waterloo and joins Coinbase as a Software Engineering Intern. Ian founded Zipcall, a decentralized video platform which was acquired in 2020. He is passionate about accessibility in tech, and is always looking for new challenges!

Saumya Rawat studies computer science at MIT with a focus in machine learning and systems. She is an active participant in the Boston entrepreneurship community and loves working on impactful side projects. She aspires to found her own startup focusing on early disease diagnosis, education, or fintech. This summer she will intern at Peloton. Saumya is always looking to meet new people and learn from new experiences!

Eshan studies mechanical engineering at Manipal Institute of Technology in India and joins Belong Home as a Product Management Intern. He previously interned at Loop Health (YC 2020). Eshan is interested in financial technology—particularly how it is applied in developing markets.

Naman is a Software Engineering Intern at Opendoor, and previously interned at Reddit on the Ads team. Naman loves to compete in hackathons and has a passion for building projects with real-world impact. During the pandemic, Naman took a gap year from Virginia Tech to build MassApply: a platform that has helped over 10,000 people with their job search. Naman aspires to become a skilled engineer and entrepreneur!

Alex studies computer science and German at Columbia University and is a computational biology researcher and President of Blockchain@Columbia on campus. He's interested in creating better ML-powered tools and pipelines for biology and cancer therapy development and potentially starting something in the crypto social space. This summer he’ll be a Software Engineering Intern at Opendoor In his free time, Alex enjoys rock climbing, backcountry skiing, photography, and Russian and French literature.

Jennifer Yen is a software engineer graduating from University of Pennsylvania with a degree in computer science. This summer she will be a Software Engineering Intern at Airbnb. Along with GGV Capital, Jen is involved in venture capital communities at Kleiner Perkins and The Wiress. She is passionate about climate tech, blockchain, and history and hopes to one day work in climate innovation.When she's not coding, Jen is running, biking, reading, or taking photos with her DSLR.

Nebyou Zewde is a senior at Stanford University, studying computer science interested in disrupting legacy industries with technology. This summer, Nebyou will be a Software Engineering Intern at Opendoor. Born and raised in Ethiopia, Nebyou is deeply passionate about entrepreneurship in Africa. In the future, he hopes to pursue ideas that will modernize African infrastructure and help facilitate the emergence of African businesses into the online global marketplace.