FOUNDER & CEO

Julie is an early-stage investor, operator, and strategist with two decades of experience across media, government, venture capital, and emerging technology. As Founder & CEO of Vataseason, she partners closely with early-stage founders to prepare for successful fundraising—bridging strategy, storytelling, and investor alignment. With a multidisciplinary background, Julie serves as a trusted connector and generator for companies building across diverse verticals.

Julie holds a Bachelor of Arts in English and Journalism from Emory University, and a Master of Business Administration from UC Berkeley Haas School of Business. She has also completed the Form and Fund Fellowship at the UC Berkeley School of Law.

CHIEF OF STAFF

Nikole is a seasoned Chief of Staff and strategic operator with over 15 years of experience scaling high-performing teams, optimizing systems, and empowering visionary founders. She specializes in building operational infrastructure that enables clarity, efficiency, and sustainable growth. At Vataseason, she leads internal execution and works hands-on with early-stage companies to streamline operations, prepare for fundraising, and move from vision to traction.

Nikole holds a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from The Ohio State University, and a Master of Business Administration—with a concentration in Marketing and Human Resources—from California State University, East Bay, College of Business and Economics.

CHIEF MARKETING & INNOVATION OFFICER

Noopur is a global marketing and innovation leader with 20 years of experience spanning consumer packaged goods (CPG), financial services, healthcare and pharma, luxury brands, nonprofit, technology, telecom, travel, and hospitality.

She brings deep expertise in brand strategy, product innovation, customer acquisition, and loyalty, with a track record of helping organizations build sustainable competitive advantage and bring new products to market. At Vataseason, Noopur supports founders and portfolio companies in brand development, go-to-market strategy, marketing capability-building, and growth acceleration, including financial and revenue scaling

Noopur holds a Master of Business Administration from MIT and a Bachelor of Business Administration from Emory University, where she triple majored in Marketing, Management, and Business Law.

CHIEF LEGAL OFFICER & INVESTMENT STRATEGIST

Sherrie is a corporate lawyer, strategic advisor, and investor with over a decade of experience spanning corporate law, technology companies, and venture capital. With an international legal and business background, she advises high-growth companies on fundraising, governance, commercial contracts, employment matters, international expansion, and risk management throughout the corporate lifecycle. At Vataseason, Sherrie leads the legal function and supports fundraising strategy, investments, and operations with a practical legal lens.

Sherrie holds a Juris Doctor from UC Berkeley School of Law, where she earned a certificate in business law and served as an editor of the Berkeley Business Law Journal. She also holds a Bachelor of Arts with High Distinction from the University of Toronto.

SENIOR VENTURE ASSOCIATE

Julian is a career cross-functional operator and analytical success facilitator focused on helping early-stage founders achieve their full potential. After 10 years of service in the Army, Julian now works with Vataseason to help entrepreneurs optimize workflow processes, understand their consumers, and make data-driven decisions to achieve product-market fit.

Julian holds a Bachelors of Science in Engineering and Psychology from the United States Military Academy at West Point, and a Master of Business Administration from UC Berkeley Haas School of Business.