Sameeka Maroli

Sameeka is a junior in the College of Science, majoring in Mathematics with an emphasis in Computer Science with a minor in Business Administration. An international student from India, she uses her exposure to various cultures to bring fresh perspectives. Sameeka's experiences, philanthropic initiatives, and passion for using technology to solve problems align with FORGE's mission of inspiring and cultivating pioneers. Immigrating alone at the age of eighteen taught her that entrepreneurial thinking isn’t limited to business - it involves taking initiative, using resources wisely, harnessing creativity, and learning from experience. As a Student Venture Pathways assistant, she will help inspire and cultivate entrepreneurial thinking at a grass-roots level. Sameeka is passionate about business analytics and, as a Venture Advisors fellow, will examine company datasets for precise startup valuations and develop new valuation metrics. She is also focused on improving early-stage due diligence processes to support investors and startups.