Courtney Lipkin is a highly educated and experienced investment professional with an impressive background in East Asian studies, international relations, and urban planning. She received her Master of Arts from Stanford University and her Bachelor of Arts from the University of Pennsylvania, where she studied Mandarin Chinese alongside her major in International Relations. She also holds a Certificate in Environmental Design, City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning from the University of California, Berkeley.

With over a decade of work experience, Lipkin has held various positions at a range of organizations. She is currently a partner at Susa Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm dedicated to investing in companies that use technology to increase efficiency, automate workflows, and elevate customer experiences. Prior to that, Lipkin was an investor at First Round Capital, where she worked closely with portfolio companies to help them achieve their business goals. She has also held operations and business development roles at Honor, Cardinal Ventures, and StartX.

Lipkin's impressive list of past experience also includes multiple internships, including one at the National Committee on American Foreign Policy. Her diverse background and expertise in investment, business development, and urban planning make her a valuable asset to any organization in the technology industry.