about US
Rotman Entrepreneurship and Venture Capital Association (REVCA) is a non-profit organization run by graduate students at University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management. We help navigate the startup ecosystem by delivering events, competitions, programs to help you better understand the unique opportunities of entrepreneurship and venture capital.
Whether you want to start your own business or find the next unicorn to invest in – now or in the future – REVCA will help you find fulfillment, discover your passion, and pursue your dreams.
MISSION
We help our members learn, practice, and connect with the start-up and venture capital industry.
By leveraging networks and hosting a multitude of events, we seek to build connections and develop a comprehensive platform for students interested in entrepreneurship and venture capital.
Our Team
victor aguilar
Co-President, Venture Capital
Victor earned his Honors Bachelor's degree in Financial Management from ITESM. Before joining Rotman, he gained valuable experience in venture capital, focusing on early-stage investments across Latin America. He then led the financial department of a rapidly growing startup backed by Y Combinator. This summer, Victor joined the Private Fixed-Income team at SLC Management.
Praaveenyan Vangara
Co-President, Entrepreneurship
An engineering consultant with experience handling multi-million dollar infrastructure projects by collaborating with diverse stakeholders and implementing innovative solutions. Passionate about leveraging technology and business tools to tackle major global challenges. Working on a startup idea to accelerate material innovation in companies for a more sustainable future.
Arushi Parashar
VP, Venture Capital
Arushi Parashar is a finance and strategy professional currently pursuing her MBA at the Rotman School of Management. With a proven track record of working in smaller companies and startups, Arushi showcases a strategic fusion of financial expertise and technological acumen. She is particularly drawn to the realm of Venture Capital, envisioning it as a pathway to succeed and help companies grow and transform.
Neelika Chakrabarti
VP, Entrepreneurship
Neelika is a Computer Science Engineer and Entrepreneur. Prior to Rotman, she worked under the Business Technology Group at HDFC Bank. She has co-founded several organizations, including Citta, a mental health non-profit. She identifies as a polymath with interests ranging from technology to policy. She enjoys running and public speaking. Neelika is passionate about creating impact-driven solutions and empowering under-resourced communities.
Shaumil poojara
VP, Marketing - Venture Capital
Shaumil, a founding member of a Creative Destruction Lab supported startup, is also pursuing an MBA with a Business Design Fellowship at Rotman. He brings over seven years of experience in brand strategy and design innovation, with a focus on uncovering market opportunities and driving strategic innovation at the intersection of business, design, and behavioral science.
Aakanksha Patel
VP, Marketing - Entrepreneurship
Aakanksha is a tech professional passionate about building creative and authentic businesses. As an Agile coach, she has led projects for global telecom giants and co-founded an event management venture. With marketing experience in hospitality, tech, and construction, she believes in storytelling, empathy, and social intelligence to create innovative businesses. When in doubt, she loves to chat about her recent reads and favorite F1 moments!
Kassie Yang
VP, Internal - Venture Capital
Currently a full-time MBA student and a Creative Destruction Lab student fellow, Kassie is a crypto evangelist and buidler, as well as a marketing expert leading the team for clients across multiple industries with a proven track record of helping brands in Asia, the US, and globally achieve better marketing performances & notable breakthroughs.
Bala anand
VP, Internal - Entrepreneurship
Bala possesses over 7 years of extensive experience in the Banking sector, serving high-profile clients including Wells Fargo, Credit Suisse, RBC, TD, and Bank of America in New York and Toronto. Previously, Bala held the position of Senior Consultant within the Trade Monitoring practice at EY, where he specialized in addressing commercial topics at early and growth stages, predominantly within the financial services technology sector.
Alwin hartawan
VP, Outreach - Venture Capital
Alwin is a dynamic entrepreneur and sales professional with a strong background in consumer goods and ag-tech. Currently pursuing an MBA with an emphasis in Finance and Strategy at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, Alwin has a proven track record in scaling startups and driving market growth. His notable achievements include orchestrating a $42 million sales project and receiving the President's Club Award at Nutrien Ltd.
Yunji hwang
VP, Outreach - Entrepreneurship
Yunji Hwang is an MBA/Master of Global Affairs (MGA) combined degree student with experience overseeing humanitarian projects and development initiatives at the Canadian Red Cross and UNICEF. She is passionate about harnessing disruptive technological innovations to address complex societal challenges and plans to establish a social enterprise aimed at tackling global poverty, educational disparity, and gender-based violence.
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Gaurav hinduja
VP, Development - Venture Capital
Gaurav is a finance professional with prior experience in research and tech banking. He worked closely with emerging technology startups across North America and supported their capital raising and strategic endeavors. He is passionate about investing and venture capital and is also a CFA charter holder by qualification.
silvia dwiputri
VP, Development - Entrepreneurship
Silvia is a Full-time MBA candidate with a proven track record in private equity. Having led a successful deal that capitalized on the momentum of the energy transition, she is enthusiastic in the energy transition-related ventures, as well as its tailwinds.
Shimin zhou
VP, Finance
Shimin was a venture capitalist and entrepreneur, focusing on Fintech and the technology sector. She had analyzed technology trends and market insights to support investments worth CA$150M.
Henry Forer
VP, University Relations
Henry Forer is an entrepreneur in the pharmaceutical sector. His firm focuses on the development of novel medical devices targeted at wound healing. He is currently a MBA student at the University of Toronto and a PhD student in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Alberta.
