Sasha Farina is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in both venture capital and biotechnology. Currently serving as a Network Partner at 2048 Ventures and a Global Advisor at STS Capital Partners, Sasha also holds the position of Limited Partner at Courtyard Ventures and Co-Managing Director for the Bay Area at Nucleate, a nonprofit focused on fostering future biotech leaders. As the Founder of NeonGear, an Etsy store specializing in EL wire and LED accessories, Sasha combines creative design with entrepreneurial skills. Previous roles include Senior Project Manager and Project Manager at Frontier Medicines, Senior Research Associate at both Kyverna Therapeutics and Pulse Biosciences, and Senior Associate Scientist at Pfizer, where Sasha contributed to cutting-edge research in oncology and immunotherapy. Educational credentials include an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, and a BS/BA in Biology and Spanish from Claremont McKenna College.