Alireza Masrour is a Silicon Valley investment expert with a wealth of experience in venture capital and startup evaluation. He has spent over a decade investing in and guiding startups, working with over 100 portfolio companies and screening more than 50,000 firms since 2008. As the Vice President of Technology Investments for Plug and Play Tech Center, he has been instrumental in leading their investment initiatives and helping startups succeed. He has also served as a startup judge for numerous top universities across the United States, including Princeton, Harvard, and Stanford. With exceptional analytical and research skills, Alireza has become a leading figure in early-stage venture capital investing, guiding startups from early on to exits with major companies such as Apple, Intel, and Pinterest.