Our Team

USC students building the future of venture.

Investment Team

The team sourcing deals, leading diligence, and backing USC's best founders.

Philip Zeng

Managing Partner; Chief Friend of Founders

Philip is a friend of startup founders, a VC aspirant, and an MS Finance student at USC Marshall. Philip is committed to bridging the gap among technology, industry, and the capital markets.

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David Lee

Managing Partner; Chief Friend of Founders

David Lee is a a virtual entertainment enthusiast with global experience across various functions. He has worked in Seoul, Tokyo, Singapore, and San Francisco, spanning from corporate to start-up. David brings a builder’s perspective with a focus on how things actually run behind the scenes.

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Mentors

Experienced VCs, founders, and operators who guide our portfolio founders.

Tigran Ghukasyan

Mentor

Ventures @ Plug and Play Tech Center; AR/VR Engine Startup Spheroid Universe Co-Founder; USC Marshall MBA

Ecosystem Partners

Organizations and firms that power the USC startup ecosystem alongside us.

CyNet Incubator

Incubator / Accelerator

Incubator under USC Marshall EVMA and HTA. Its vision is to make Marshall CourtYard the default go-to sport for LA founders, where ideas and solutions tie as tight as the Trajan Network.