Founders Committee

Jordan Roga is an Associate Chief of Staff and AI Operations Associate at Lumiere Financial with experience in strategy, operations, and investment analysis. He has launched and managed operations for 15 companies, supported investment decisions for a $100M fund, and assisted companies in raising over $40M in funding. His expertise includes M&A, financial modeling, operational optimization, and cross-functional team leadership.

Gautam Rajpal is founder and COO of EvidenceCompass, a company that provides physician-reviewed, evidence-backed analysis to support patients and care teams in making complex medical decisions. The platform conducts structured research and expert review of clinical literature for cases involving surgery recommendations, multiple treatment options, rare conditions, or insurance coverage disputes. EvidenceCompass serves concierge clinics, physicians, and patients navigating high-stakes medical choices.

Paytra Gessler is an artist, songwriter, and investor who has served as an investor and advisor at Founders Committee for over six years, working with early-stage companies on growth strategy and fundraising. Currently, she leads fundraising and the Artist Program at Mazeflower, a public benefit corporation focused on artist empowerment and creative entrepreneurship. As a recording artist and vocalist, her music has accumulated over 6 million streams and has been featured on Netflix, Spotify, and other platforms, while she also provides toplining, songwriting, and vocal services through SoundBetter.