Nikta K.
Schwarzman Scholar | Admitted to Oxford & LSE | Tech Policy Advisor
Studied at Tsinghua University
Works at Leonis Capital
Available tomorrow at 7:00 PM UTC
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Nikta’s Master’s Programs Qualifications
Schwarzman Scholar with 4+ years as a Congressional staffer and tech policy advisor across AI startups, VC, think tanks, and academia. Admitted to the Oxford Internet Institute, London School of Economics, and Hertie School of Governance. Seasoned mentor to early career professionals in government, politics, and international affairs & prospective applicants to top Master's and scholarship programs.
Nikta can help with:
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Editing
Interviews
School Selection
Secondary Review
Application Strategy
Essays
Resume
Letters of Recommendation
Work Experience
VC Fellow
Leonis Capital
July 2024 - Present
Research forward AI-focused fund. Venture Capital, Technology Evaluation and +2 skills
Tech policy and cybersecurity strategist
Microsoft
September 2023 - September 2024
Research, Geopolitics and +1 skill
Product Manager
Zhipu AI
February 2024 - June 2024
Product development & GTM for an AI entertainment app. Product Management, New Market Expansion and +3 skills
Assistant Director
Atlantic Council
December 2022 - July 2023
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
United States Senate
June 2021 - December 2022
Staffer to Rep. Katie Porter
U.S. House of Representatives
September 2020 - June 2021
Staffer to Senator Elizabeth Warren
United States Senate
September 2019 - March 2020
Education
Tsinghua University
Master of Management Science (MMSc), Global Affairs, Management, Schwarzman Scholar
2023 - 2024
Grade: 4.0 Activities and societies: Schwarzman Scholar Summa Cum Laude Coursework: Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Investing in Private Markets, Financial Reporting & Analysis, State Owned Enterprises in China
Boston University
Bachelor's Degree, International Relations
2016 - 2020