Hi, I'm Justice.
about me
I was born and raised in Markham, Ontario (~30–40 minutes from Toronto). I'm a fourth-year student at the University of Waterloo studying accounting and finance, though my degree has little to do with my work.

Over the past fall, I worked as an investment analyst at Esplanade Ventures, where I looked at digital health AI companies from pre-seed through Series A+. I reviewed over 1,000 companies (according to the CRM) and ended up working on one closed deal, which should be announced soon.
At the same time, I was a research fellow with Contrary, where I read and wrote about the creator economy.
Before this, I worked at AltaML's AI/ML Venture Studio (created by the founder of Investopedia): four months in product (building companies within the studio) and four months in strategy and operations (building the studio). Throughout my time at AltaML, I worked on many things across multiple ventures and spaces. Sadly, the studio doesn't really exist anymore.
In a past life, I worked at KPMG in U.S. Tax, AbbVie in compliance (after they acquired Allergan, the owner of Botox), and two lower-middle-market buyout funds.
There are a lot of things I like. I like tech, startups, strategy, and venture.
Some things I want to accomplish (in no particular order):
- Start my own fund of some sort
- Become a great founder
- Do hard stuff
- Do fulfilling stuff
- Have fun
- Live in the moment
- Travel the world
- Experience everything life has to offer
- Give back when possible
- Become a better speaker and more articulate
- Be a kind and thoughtful person
- Make my family proud
Talking is easy. Doing is not. Candidly speaking, I want to win in life. I have a strong belief that I will win. There's not a day I wake up where that thought doesn't cross my mind. I can't imagine a person who wants it more than I do.
I'm a pretty extroverted and happy person. I take a lot of photos and try to capture memories of food, friends, and family. As of writing this (Jan 2026), I have ~35,000 items in my camera roll (dating back to 2020, the rest live on Google Photos, though I've now switched over and pay for iCloud).
I have a strong passion for my loved ones. There is nothing more important to me than them (family, friends, girlfriend). I'm grateful for my life and strive to become better every single day.
I read something recently that made me realize not all goals need to be career-oriented. Some of my goals for the near future are to:
- Spend more time with friends and family
- Be more intentional with my time
- Run a sub-3-hour marathon
- Read and write more (especially recreational books)
A bit more:
I'm a big music fan. I listen to almost everything. It keeps me sane.
I've played just about every sport at some point, jack of all sports, master of none.
I want to start taking running more seriously.
I will run Boston.
some of my favourites:
writing
Portfolio Construction for Venture Studios
You can't win the home run derby if you strike out five times first.
~8 min read

Analysis: Origami Agents (YCF24)
Contrary-style research analysis of the YC W24 startup
~25 min read

Thinking in Loops: Returning to Healthcare With a New Lens
Hello, Healthtech.
~5 min read

Inside the Venture Studio Model
exploring a new model of company building
~6 min read

Savor
product case study
~4 min read

From First Job to Leadership
supervisor at 15 years old
~3 min read

experiences
Esplanade Ventures
Toronto, CanadaInvestment Analyst, Venture Capital
Sep 2025 – Dec 2025Completed a 16-week internship at a venture capital firm focused on evaluating Digital Health AI companies (Pre-seed–Series A+)
Contrary Research
San Francisco, CaliforniaResearch Fellow
Sept 2025 – Dec 2025Completed a 12-week fellowship focused on researching and writing about high-growth private technology companies.
AltaML
Toronto, CanadaStrategy & Operations Analyst
May 2025 – Aug 2025Completed a 14-week internship at a venture studio, contributing to strategic development across portfolio ventures and internal operations
Associate Product Manager
Jan 2025 – Apr 2025Completed a 16-week internship at a venture studio, supporting and investing in early-stage startups across all industries and verticals
GoAhead Ventures
Menlo Park, CaliforniaVenture Scout
January 2025 – Aug 2025On a contractual part-time basis with a pre-seed VC fund managing ~$200M AUM, focusing on investments across all tech sectors
Hustle Fund
San Carlos, CaliforniaAngel Squad Member
January 2025 – Aug 2025Member of Hustle Fund's Angel Squad, a global community of early-stage startup investors
KPMG
Toronto, CanadaStaff Accountant, US Corporate Tax
Jan 2024 – Apr 2024Completed a 16-week internship at KPMG, supporting U.S. corporate tax compliance and provision work for multinational clients
Sergiwa Capital
La Porte, IndianaPrivate Equity Analyst
Sept 2023 – Dec 2023Completed a 14-week internship at a lower middle market quantitative buyout fund investing across all sectors
AbbVie
Toronto, CanadaCompliance Analyst
May 2023 – Aug 2023Completed a 14-week internship on the Allergan Aesthetics team at AbbVie, global biopharmaceutical company and owner of Botox
Ocean Leap Capital
Cupertino, CaliforniaPrivate Equity Analyst
Dec 2022 – Aug 2023Completed a 9-month internship at an entrepreneurial investment fund focused on LMM acquisitions and growth