Aspiring product manager, HCI nerd, 5x hackathon winner, enemy of AI slop

About

I think the most interesting design problems right now are about human experience in a world increasingly shaped by AI: how we discover, learn, create, connect, and find meaning.

That belief drives most of what I build. I currently work on product and growth at BoldVoice, an AI-powered accent coaching app. At Columbia, I conduct HCI research on AI perception, design human-centered products for early-stage startups, and compete in hackathons where my teams have built tools for AI-powered video analysis, children's visual creativity, and location-based historical storytelling. I also run Li Tutors, a tutoring company I founded with my twin brother.

Outside of building, I'm a cinephile! I love visiting NYC's indie cinemas and think a lot about how stories move people. I'm hoping to extend that curiosity into spatial and multimodal experiences, especially in XR.

Education
Columbia University
Computer Science & Film
Expected 2028
Experience
Product & Growth
2026 – Present
AI/ML Fellow
Mar 2026 – Present
Undergraduate Researcher
Jan 2026 – May 2026
Product Manager
Sep 2025 – Present
Projects
1st Place @ NYC Intern Hackathon 2026
3D dorm room reconstruction and ideation with WorldLabs.
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1st Place @ NYU EEG x Vercel Hackathon 2026
AI agents to simulate shopper behavior.
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2nd Place @ Columbia x NYU Claude Hackathon 2026
TRIBE V2 brain data rendered as ad insights.
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2nd Place Social Impact @ Yale Hackathon (YHack) 2026
Interactive map where kids voice-chat with AI historical figures at 50 global landmarks.
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Best Use of ElevenLabs @ Columbia Hackathon (DevFest) 2026
AI drawing companion that watches kids' canvases and asks questions that spark visual creativity.
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Beyond work
Travel
5 continents and counting
Gallery
Writing
Annie Hall Award winner — best undergraduate essay of the year
Works
Videography
I shoot and cut in Final Cut Pro
Sample
Mock trial
Competed with the #4 ranked team in the country
Photos
Film
I'm a huge cinephile! I used to watch and review ~120 films per year
Letterboxd
Recent watches
  • The Odyssey★★★½Jul 30, 2026
  • The Invite★★★★½Jul 19, 2026
  • Obsession★★★★Jun 29, 2026
Contact

I'm always happy to chat about design, film, AI, education, or whatever else is on your mind. If you're working on something interesting or want to build something together, reach out.