Chi Brauner is a driven entrepreneur and passionate advocate for education and diversity in the innovation economy. She obtained a B.S. in Economics with a concentration in Marketing and Entrepreneurial Management and a minor in Asian Studies from the prestigious University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School. Her extensive educational background also includes studies at General Assembly, where she developed her expertise in community, program management, product management, startups, and strategy.

Chi has held various leadership roles throughout her career, including serving as Vice President of New Product Development and Commissioner at Major League Hacking, Program Manager at Startup Institute, Program Operations at Startup Institute, Product Analyst at Perka, and B2B Lead Organizer at Startup Weekend. She has also worked as a Senior Business Analyst and Project Manager at AIG - Science Team, NY President and Director of Events at Project by Project, Merchandise Planner at Destination Maternity Corporation - Motherhood Maternity, and Executive Trainee at Destination Maternity Corporation - Motherhood Maternity.

Chi is highly interested in promoting innovation in developing countries, IoT, VR, AR, education, health, and food tech. Outside of work, she enjoys snowboarding and cooking.