Borna Shani

Borna Shani is an emerging talent in the venture capital and product management space, currently serving as a Director of Investments at Front Row Ventures, a leading student-run VC fund in Canada. He actively participates in the VC ecosystem, including panels like the Global Student VC Symposium in Asia, demonstrating his commitment to supporting student founders and shaping the future of venture capital. frontrow+5

As a Cansbridge Scholar, Borna is recognized for his multidisciplinary skills and potential to make a significant impact. His academic pursuits at the University of British Columbia in Business and Computer Science (2021-2026) provide a strong foundation for his work in product development and venture capital, enabling him to bridge the gap between technical innovation and market strategy. linkedin+2

Borna demonstrates practical application of his technical skills through hackathon projects like GutSense and Pointer. GutSense is an AI-powered app for gut health insights, where he contributed to frontend and UI/UX design using Gemini 1.5, React, and Node.js. Pointer is an AI-driven internal company search tool. These projects highlight his ability to develop user-centric solutions and leverage AI for practical problems. devpost+2

Beyond his academic and professional endeavors, Borna is an athlete with a 2nd-degree black belt in Taekwondo. He is also a sports enthusiast, particularly for soccer and basketball, and enjoys playing story or online games. He engages in thought-provoking discussions, as evidenced by his guest appearance on "The Think Forward Podcast" to discuss the future of AI and humanity's role. moosvi+2