Austin Ju, a former Growth Lead at CoEfficient Labs and Business Insights Analyst at Verdugo Hills Hospital, has recently transitioned into venture capital as a Deal Lead at New Stack Ventures. With a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry from the University of California, Santa Barbara, Austin's early career focused on helping early-stage startups optimize their customer acquisition and top-line growth metrics through paid acquisition and product optimization. Over the years, he has worked with a global rideshare service, an IoT Smart Home security system, and a Millennial/Gen Z focused e-commerce brand. Austin's unique mix of analytical and entrepreneurial skills allowed him to seamlessly transition to venture capital, where he scouts for promising startups and evaluates the potential for investment opportunities. For anyone interested in fundraising or investment, Austin's clinical expertise in business analytics and keen understanding of customer development would make him a valuable asset to navigate the current market trends.