Chinedum Umachi ’21

MBA, Stanford University

What excites you about venture capital?

Venture capital is exciting because it allows you to make bets on the future. As you analyze new companies, you get to understand how cutting edge technologies are impacting industries as well as how existing ideas are being utilized in new ways. If you’re lucky you get to be a part of the journey in companies that go on to change the world.

Please share a recent scientific breakthrough or technological advancement that you believe is promising for our future:

Vector databases are very hot right now and seem to hold a ton of promise.

What would you like to say to the future fellows?

The SeaX fellowship was an incredible experience. I was able to learn a lot, make decisions, and get a ton of reps in.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA), Stanford University

Professional Certificate in Strategic Decision and Risk Management, Stanford University

Bachelor of Science (BS) in Materials Science and Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Prior experience

Vice President of Business Development, Convex Labs
Expert Product Manager for Blockchain, Pacific Gas & Electric
Senior Risk Management Engineer, Pacific Gas & Electric
Materials Engineer, ExxonMobil

What excites you about venture capital?

Please share a recent scientific breakthrough or technological advancement that you believe is promising for our future:

Vector databases are very hot right now and seem to hold a ton of promise.

What would you like to say to the future fellows?

The SeaX fellowship was an incredible experience. I was able to learn a lot, make decisions, and get a ton of reps in.