UpRound Ventures
Arianna Smith is an accomplished individual with experience in various roles at RockCreek, Delta Sigma Pi, UpRound Ventures, The Tulane Journal of Policy & Political Economy, and Emerson Collective. Currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics with a concentration in Sustainable Business at the University of Michigan, Arianna also holds degrees in Finance, Political Economy, and Urban Studies from Tulane University and an Affiliate Student designation in Geography from UCL. With a strong background in finance, policy, and philanthropy, Arianna's diverse educational and professional experiences make their a valuable asset in their field.
UpRound Ventures
UpRound is a venture capital student organization dedicated to interdisciplinary undergraduate venture capital education, engaging the broader venture community with Southeastern Michigan, and creating a stronger sense of community within Michigan entrepreneurship. - UpRound's first initiative was a student venture capital competition that simulates an accelerated investment process - Obtained status as the official Michigan qualifier for the national uVCIC competition - Built partnerships with several VC firms, corporate sponsors, and university offices - Created training sessions to teach how a VC firm works, research and due diligence, and term sheets - Engaged over 200 students - Hosted VC guests from firms with a combined $5B under management