Mission Statement
HopStone Capital aims to provide students with an immersive experience in the world of venture capital. Students will conduct diligence and analysis on prospective deals, make investment decisions, and contribute materially to portfolio companies post-investment.
We empower early-stage and venture aspiring businesses within the Johns Hopkins community. In the form of non-dilutive grants, we offer valuable funding to founders without diluting any of their equity. HopStone looks to assist founders post-investment through connections, workshops, and mentorship.
Combining the experience of our members with significant investments into Hopkins-affiliated startups, we hope to uplift Johns Hopkins to become a collegiate startup hub. We are committed to diversity and inclusivity as foundational principles on which this organization was built. The HopStone community is open to students, founders, and advisors from all socioeconomic and professional backgrounds. We maintain a culture of open dialogue to foster not only the development of HopStone as a startup arena, but the individuals who make our operations possible.
Managing Board
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James Yoon
Managing Partner
Operations and Logistics -

Lizzy Schmitzer
Managing Partner
Alumni relations -

Nico Macaluso
Managing Partner
Portfolio Management -

Larue Linder
Partner
Partnerships -

Jessica Mo
Partner
Marketing -

Mackenzie Kui
Partner
Marketing
Advisors
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Garrick Ahn
Managing Director
Caltius Capital Management -

Doug Akerson
Executive Vice President
Head of NA Engineering & Energy
Munich Re Group -

Derek Lewis
President & CEO
Checkpoint Surgical -

Douglas Tonkinson
Senior Manager
Databricks -

Lawrence Aronhime, PhD
Associate Teaching Professor & Director, International Programs
Johns Hopkins University -

Josh Ambrose
Director of Pava Center for Entrepreneurship
Johns Hopkins University