Iryna is a senior at Brown University studying Computer Science and Economics. Originally from Ukraine, Iryna also lived in Germany and the U.S. At Brown, she has been deeply involved in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, leading a Brown EP team in her sophomore year and now serving as a Senior Advisor to the Ventures Team. Previously, Iryna interned at an aerospace start-up in Berlin, supporting the founders with strategy and operations. She is happy to advise on early-stage start-up planning, including ideation, problem validation, and venture development.

Vijay is a senior at Brown University studying Public Health and the founder of Subsix Nutrition, a performance CPG brand. Vijay led 35+ product trials, secured manufacturing partnerships, and grown a digital presence that has reached over 150K viewers. His entrepreneurial journey also includes experience with tech and education startups, giving him a broad perspective on scaling early-stage ventures. Beyond building Subsix, Vijay gained exposure to consulting, sharpening his ability to analyze markets and identify growth opportunities. He is passionate about endurance sports and recently completed an Ironman 70.3, which fuels his interest in creating clean, performance-driven products for athletes. Vijay looks forward to mentoring students on brand building, early-stage growth, and navigating the challenges of launching startups.