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Shayan Yasir
CS + Econ @ Dartmouth
Shayan Yasir is a Venture Scout at LvlUp Ventures who began this role in July 2024.3 As a Venture Scout, Shayan likely plays a role in identifying promising early-stage startups and investment opportunities for LvlUp Ventures.
In addition to his role at LvlUp Ventures, Shayan has other notable experiences:
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He is involved with the Dartmouth Investment and Philanthropy Program, indicating a connection to Dartmouth College.3
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Shayan works as a researcher at the Learning, Intelligence + Signal Processing Lab at the Thayer School of Engineering at Dartmouth.3 This suggests he has a background or interest in engineering and technology.
While specific details about Shayan's responsibilities as a Venture Scout are not provided, based on LvlUp Ventures' program structure, he likely:
- Sources potential investment opportunities for LvlUp Ventures
- Leverages his network to identify promising startups
- May receive compensation in the form of cash or equity for successful referrals that result in investments2
It's worth noting that LvlUp Ventures focuses on investing in tech-enabled enterprises founded by Black and Latinx entrepreneurs1, so Shayan's work as a Venture Scout likely aligns with this mission.