About
At the helm of Amla Ventures, my strategic advisory role empowers early-stage companies to realize their full potential, with a keen focus on consumer tech, healthcare, and sustainability. We partner with founders to hone their brand strategy, streamline operations, and secure the capital necessary for scalable growth. With an analytical approach to investment decisions, my contributions have consistently supported the portfolio's expansion and profitability. My expertise lies in nurturing a diverse portfolio within the startup ecosystem. This commitment translates into hands-on mentorship, aiming to level the playing field and enrich the entrepreneurial landscape. My unique set of experiences range from negotiating business and leading strategy in Asia, to obtaining micro-loans in Africa and outlining strategy via advisory at a women’s health startup.
Experience
Managing Director
Amla Ventures · New York | Hong Kong
Present
Advisor & Investor for early stage companies focused on consumer/tech, healthcare, sustainability. Hands-on consulting practice focused on brand expansion, internal optimization, and profitable growth to create scale. Support founders to achieve operational excellence, fundraising and overall Brand strategy.
Amh Investments Llc
· New York | Hong Kong
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Investor
VU Venture Partners · Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
Present
VU Venture Partners is a venture capital fund with offices in San Francisco & Hong Kong investing in Seed - Series B rounds: industry agnostic, portfolio of 75+ companies, with 3-5 investments per quarter (globally).
Member
FemTech Association of Asia · Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR
Present
Network for professionals in FemTech - making a positive impact in women’s health through technology.
Advisor & Investor
Lilu, Inc · Hong Kong
Lilu is a Women’s Health company building tech-enabled devices to empower new moms.
Senior Director - Business Development: International
kate spade new york · New York City / Hong Kong
Strategic Development | Asia Management | Business Planning - Hong Kong based international strategy lead: oversight of 12 Territories (+100 doors) across Asia in multi channel (retail+ecommerce) partnered businesses for kate spade new york, kate spade saturday Asia Market Management: +100 doors across Australia, Greater China (HK, MC, TW, China), India, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam - Managed a Complete New Business Acquisition Process: signed 12 partners across +30 Territories with significant sales & purchase plans. Led negotiations to regional business plans, manage due diligence process, develop and execute market entry and launch plan for: owned, JV, distribution, wholesale, concession models. Lead for execution in 3 transitions in Asia via relocation to Hong Kong in 2013. Global Strategy & Planning: - International markets: evaluate objectives and manage global 3 year plan, implemented standards to budgeting, forecasting, and buying. Curated i…
Education
Columbia University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Economy
Kent School
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