hey, you can call me Shan.
Backing founders. Shaping strategy. Investing in what’s next.
I’m a Canadian venture operator and strategist supporting early-stage founders and funds. I’m currently finishing a dual MBA from Yale and UBC while advising deep tech ventures through Yale Ventures. My work spans sourcing, due diligence, go-to-market strategy, and founder coaching. So far, I’ve supported more than 700 founders across health, climate, consumer, and AI.
Earlier in my career, I co-founded and scaled Bessie Box, a direct-to-consumer grocery startup that was acquired by Tejas Global. I also helped launch EACH+EVERY, a business-led coalition working to reform drug policy and prevent overdose deaths in Alberta.
For fun, I co-created Get Checkered, a Formula One podcast born out of a Netflix binge and a lot of voice notes with my best friend Caitlin.
I’ve spoken at events hosted by the Globe and Mail, Inventures, The 51, Platform Calgary, and others to talk about fundraising, entrepreneurship, and building strong startup ecosystems.