UCeed Haskyane Student Fund - Current Student Cohort
The fund aims to create a long-term, best-in-class student education and learning experience at UCalgary; learn about venture capital and finance by managing a real dollar, private equity / VC fund.
AG Team
Kaye Bayansan, Stream Lead
Kaye is a fourth-year Finance and Computer Science student at the University of Calgary. Alongside her involvement with UHSF, she has gained experience in private markets investing through an internship at PillarFour Capital. Kaye is also active in the Haskayne student community through Uplift UCalgary, where she serves as Director of the First-Year Mentorship Program.
Ivan Chen, Manager
Ivan is pursuing a BSc in computer science at UCalgary, complementing his BA in economics from the University of Alberta. With over seven years of experience in the finance sector, Ivan has a strong foundation in financial analysis, valuation, and data management. He has previously held roles at Plains Midstream Canada, DV Trading, Elixir of Technology, and Pure Canadian Gaming. Ivan has completed the Chartered Financial Analyst and Chartered Market Technician programs and is passionate about driving innovation in the venture capital space.
Sergio Plazas, Manager
Sergio is in his final year of a dual JD/MBA at UCalgary. During his studies, he has held various positions, including working for tech start-ups, consulting on AI regulation and as a summer law student with McLeod Law. Sergio is also pursuing a Master of Science in Data Science and Analytics from the Georgia Institute of Technology. His prior academic achievements include a Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) in Biomedical Sciences at the UCalgary, where he conducted research on bisphenols and infectious diseases.
Krystian Sekowski, Manager
Krystian is entering his final year of the JD/MBA program at the University of Calgary. Throughout his studies, he has gained experience as a summer student at McLeod Law LLP and Kenny Law LLP and as a law student intern with the BLG Business Venture Clinic, where he prepared due diligence reports for startups supported by Innovate Calgary. His academic and professional interests lie at the intersection of law, business and innovation, with a focus on corporate governance, venture financing and emerging technologies.
Jake Rosenegger, Associate
Jake is a fourth-year finance student at the Haskayne School of Business, working toward his BComm. He has spent the past three summers as a salmon and halibut fishing guide with the West Coast Fishing Club in Haida Gwaii, British Columbia, and has operated several small businesses, including a window-cleaning company that generated over $31,000 in revenue. Jake has been involved in the Haskayne Finance Club’s Equity Research Program.
Ben Dauvin, Associate
Ben is an experienced software and computer engineer with over ten years of expertise designing consumer electronics. He holds a BSc in Computer Engineering from the University of Saskatchewan and is currently working towards his MBA with a focus on finance. With a specialization in wireless technologies, Ben has developed cutting-edge products in sectors including IoT, fitness and telecommunications. He is dedicated to using his skills and knowledge to support and grow the tech communities across the prairies.
Energy Team
Raffay Ilyas, Manager
Raffay is working towards his MSc in Immunology. He graduated with a degree in Biomedical Science (honours) with first-class distinction and is set to explore the realm of immunity. Raffay has worked with various organizations and startups, such as Nimble Science and Mental Health Virtual Assistant, which kindled his interest in the venture capital space. Aside from academics, Raffay commits his time to volunteering with the Alberta Health Service, writing grants for charities, and mentoring young students to develop their scientific reasoning and skills related to research.
Kabir Parmar, Manager
Kabir is in his fifth year of BComm studies specializing in finance at UCalgary. He has acquired diverse experience in strategy consulting and commercial real estate with Monitor Deloitte and Jones Lang LaSalle, where he focused on energy transition, decarbonization strategies, and financial analysis. As Co-Captain of Team Haskayne for JDC West, he developed a strong analytical background allowing him to make meaningful contributions to UHSF. His team’s first-place finish at the Milgard Invitational Case Competition on Social Responsibility, underscores his ability to excel in high-stakes, strategy-focused environments.
Ali Radwan, Manager
Ali is pursuing his BComm with a focus on finance from the Haskayne School of Business. He has a multifaceted work experience that ranges from internship duties at Suncor Energy to data analytics at the Business Development Bank of Canada. Ali has been an active member of the university community, serving as an External Director for the Haskayne Students Association (HSA), Vice President of Operations of Finance at the HSA, and participating in the Accenture Community Consulting Project.
Adam Stosky, Manager
As an engineer with over five years' experience in R&D, Adam has a passion for innovation which has ultimately fostered his interest in venture capital. He graduated from UCalgary with a BSc in mechanical engineering and is currently taking his evening MBA. Currently a product designer at DIRTT, Adam creates industrialized construction systems designed to reduce construction waste. With his experience in developing innovative products, Adam is excited to step into a role where he can help promising startups secure funding to guide them to the commercialization stage.
Parker Jorginson, Associate
Parker is pursuing a BComm in finance. For three years he balanced academics with a junior hockey career on Vancouver Island. Professionally, he was a financial analyst at Inter Pipeline and TransCanada Turbines, where he developed financial analysis and strategic planning skills. Beyond finance, Parker has contributed to the development of young hockey players as a skills development coach. He is driven by a strong work ethic, a passion for education, and an aspiration to excel in high finance, ultimately aiming to reach a managing director level.
Mursal Karimi, Associate
Mursal is a fourth-year student in a combined major in finance and international relations. She is excited to deepen her understanding of venture capital through her experience with UHSF. Mursal also serves as the director of finance for the Women in Politics Club. She actively volunteers for several non-profit organizations including Empowered Futures and Canadian Women for Women in Afghanistan. Mursal aspires to establish a career in venture capital and impact investing, asset management, or public finance. She is particularly interested in driving projects that prioritize equity, accessibility, and sustainability.
Hannah Li, Associate
Hannah has a BSc in Life Sciences, a BEd and is currently pursuing her MBA at the Haskayne School of Business. She is passionate about sustainability and finance and currently works as an ESG Project Coordinator at Stok, a sustainability consulting firm, where she supports corporate climate strategies and ESG initiatives. Her previous experience as a secondary school teacher sharpened her communication and stakeholder engagement abilities. She is committed to responsible growth and innovation, and through UHSF, she looks forward to contributing to entrepreneurial ventures and expanding her expertise.
Maged Own, Associate
Maged is an engineer with a Master's in energy and environmental systems, registered with APEGA He is currently working towards an MBA with a focus in finance. Maged is experienced in shale and tight oil, pipelines, water management, and utilities. Passionate about continuous learning and solving challenges, Maged has added completed several learning opportunities including Business Foundations (Wharton), Data Science (IBM), and AWS Cloud Practitioner certifications.
Health Stream
Abel Amenu, Stream Lead
Abel is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance at the University of Calgary. He has strengthened his analytical and problem-solving skills through his role as a Fraud Analyst at Suncor Energy, where he evaluates financial data and identifies risk factors. As the Stream Lead for the Health Stream, Abel has further developed his due diligence skills by assessing opportunities and driving strategic initiatives with his team. He is passionate about venture capital and early-stage investing and actively seeks opportunities to support startups and foster entrepreneurial growth.
Dade Shokunbi, Manager
Dade is pursuing her MBA with a Finance specialization at the University of Calgary, Dade also holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics and is a Chartered Accountant. Her venture capital journey began five years ago at a sector-agnostic VC firm investing across sub-Saharan Africa. There, she led a pivotal investment in an early-stage agribusiness platform that has since evolved into the region’s first and largest commodity exchange, leveraging technology to revolutionize the agricultural value chain and deliver strong returns. For Dade, the most rewarding part of this work is witnessing bold ideas challenge the status quo and reshape industries for the better.
Anna Thai, Manager
Anna is an MBA candidate at UCalgary who is also a systems implementation consultant. With experience in the mining and industrial process equipment industries, she worked on the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management system implementation to optimize business processes. Transitioning to the telecom industry, she became a technical leader in an enterprise environment where she helped the business automate tasks by translating executive needs into system requirements. Anna has also applied her knowledge across multiple utility, SaaS, insurance and oil and gas businesses to grow workflow automation.
Cristina Lanz, Associate
Cristina is currently pursuing an MBA at the Haskayne School of Business. She brings a background in the arts and non-profit sector and works on the Investment Team at the Calgary Foundation. Her involvement with Calgary Foundation’s Impact Investment Program and Endowment Fund sparked her interest in finance and led her to join UHSF. Cristina also holds a BMus from the University of Toronto and an MMus from the San Francisco Conservatory. She continues to perform choral and operatic music professionally in Calgary and the Bow Valley.
Michael Bica, Associate
Michael is an MBA (Finance) candidate at the Haskayne School of Business. He brings over seven years of experience in the energy sector, including four years in quantitative derivatives risk analysis with TD Energy and three and a half years trading physical crude oil and NGLs with a Calgary-based producer. His work has spanned market risk modeling, hedge optimization and pipeline logistics. He’s fascinated by founders and hopes to use his quantitative background to help identify and support their growth.
Ayushi Choudhary, Associate
Ayushi is in her fourth year of studying Business Analytics and Data Science. She is the Co-President of Enactus UCalgary, a student club of social entrepreneurs striving to build a better world. As the former Director of the GreenBiz Project, her team helped 10 Canadian businesses decarbonize operations. Ayushi frequently participates in case competitions and has won 1st place at both the international and regional levels. She has professional experience across non-profit, energy, and consulting sectors, and is looking to fuel entrepreneurship and innovation through UCEED.
Nagulan Senthilkumar, Associate
Nagulan is an ambitious finance student at the Haskayne School of Business. He has gained hands-on experience working with founders through his internships at Innovate Calgary and Propel Impact, where he helped founders refine business models and validate product-market fit. Currently, he works with Migr8 Capital, where he helps streamline dealflow and evaluate early-stage immigrant-led tech startups. Beyond his venture experience, Nagulan has contributed to multiple startups, helping guide their strategy, market positioning and growth.
Saad Zafar Khan, Associate
Saad is an MSc Computer Science student and AI engineer focused on turning advanced ML into usable products. His experience spans digital health, learning technologies and quantum-driven approaches to improve reliability and security in AI systems. He’s shipped web and ML applications, led small cross-time-zone teams and built pipelines to take ideas from prototype to production. Saad has held research and engineering roles at Innobridge Canada, Quantum eMotion (Montreal) and POIETO (Los Angeles), bridging startup execution with academic rigor. He has translated deep-tech research into practical, scalable solutions that improve accessibility, trust and impact in real-world applications.