Ishan Deshpande

Ishan Deshpande is a young and ambitious builder in the tech and startup ecosystem, currently pursuing a dual degree in Computer Science and Economics at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. He is actively involved in fostering innovation and entrepreneurship among students. ishandeshpan+2

He is the co-founder of BuildIllinois, an organization dedicated to empowering student builders, makers, and creatives at UIUC by providing resources and opportunities such as hackathons, retreats, and demo days. This initiative has garnered partnerships with prominent venture capital firms and tech companies. ishandeshpan+3

Ishan possesses a diverse professional background, including experience as a Software Engineer at Linc AI (YC S23), an Engineering & Growth role at Lunar Media, and a Venture Scout at Soma Capital. He also has upcoming roles as a Campus Ambassador at Delphi, a Venture Partner at V11, and a Software Development Engineer at Amazon, showcasing his multifaceted interest in both technical and investment-related aspects of the tech industry. ishandeshpan+2

While at Canyon Crest Academy, Ishan was actively involved in extracurriculars such as competitive tennis and debate, demonstrating a well-rounded engagement beyond academics. ncsasports+1