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Brija Johnson

Investor

Program Director at UCLA Ventures

Los Angeles, California, United States

Writes $1K checks · typically $1K

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657 people in our graph share verified history with Brija — schools, employers, funds. One of them is your warm intro.

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Brija: together at University of Maryland
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About

Program Director for UCLA Ventures with a venture background, previously the Technology Scouting Manager overseeing the TDG-Starburst SCALE initiative. She earlier worked as a Program Manager for Springboard Enterprises and was a Scholar in Residence at Zane Venture Fund, and holds BS degrees in International Business and Marketing with a minor in Technology Entrepreneurship.

Experience

  1. UCLA Technology Development GroupExecutive Director, UCLA Ventures & Program Director, Bruin Founderscurrent2023 — presentLos Angeles Metropolitan Area
  2. UCLA Technology Development Group & Starburst AerospaceTechnology Scouting Manager | Program Director2021 — 2023Los Angeles Metropolitan Area
  3. Zane Venture FundScholar in Residence2021
  4. VU Venture PartnersInvestment Associate2019
  5. Springboard EnterprisesProgram Manager | Contractor2019Washington D.C. Metro Area
  6. Entrepreneurs'​ OrganizationProduction Coordinator2018 — 2019
  7. Mid-Atlantic Venture AssociationAssociate2017 — 2018Arlington, VA
  8. Global Financial IntegrityCommunications & Graphic Design Associate2015 — 2017Washington D.C. Metro Area
  9. CRAFT | Media/DigitalWeb Development Intern2014Washington D.C. Metro Area
  10. College Park Scholars Alumni ClubBoard Member2011 — 2014College Park, MD
  11. iConstituentDigital Media Specialist2013 — 2014Washington, DC
  12. Dean's Student Advisory CouncilCouncil Member2012 — 2013College Park, MD
  13. Macy'sStar Selling Ambassador2012 — 2013Annapolis, MD
  14. Rosedale Citizen's AllianceSocial Venture Consultant2012College Park, MD
  15. U.S. Department of StateSummer Clerical Student2007 — 2012Rosslyn, Virginia

Skills & more

Graphics2Global Sourcing3Project Management4Graphic Design7Web Design6Web Development8Social Media18Entrepreneurship5Customer Service8Sales3Quality Assurance2A/B testing2
+12 moreSourcingDue DiligenceVenture CapitalFinancial ModelingAttention to DetailPhotoshopManagementPowerPointMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft WordMicrosoft OfficeMac OS

Languages English

From Brija's professional profile.

Colleagues at UCLA Ventures

Eva Ho
General Partner at Fika
Jeff Suto
Principal, Jeffrey Y. Suto, PC at UCLA Ventures
Josh Green
Chief Legal Officer, Carbon at UCLA Ventures
Mariah Lichtenstern
Founding Partner and Managing Director at DiverseCity Ventures
Michael Howse
General Partner, Eleven Ventures at UCLA Ventures
Tom Thomas
Principal at Newpath Partners

Network1

Mahendra Jain
Founding GP at Chakra Growth Fund

Investors connected to Brija in public investor directories — a warm-intro map.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Brija Johnson?
Program Director for UCLA Ventures with a venture background, previously the Technology Scouting Manager overseeing the TDG-Starburst SCALE initiative. She earlier worked as a Program Manager for Springboard Enterprises and was a Scholar in Residence at Zane Venture Fund, and holds BS degrees in International Business and Marketing with a minor in Technology Entrepreneurship.
Where does Brija Johnson work?
Brija Johnson is Program Director at UCLA Ventures.
What check size does Brija Johnson write?
Brija Johnson typically writes checks of $1K.
Where did Brija Johnson go to school?
Brija Johnson studied at University of Maryland (Bachelor of Science (BS), International Business and Marketing); Cornell University (Certificate, Women’s Entrepreneurship); Montgomery College (Web Design Certificate, Web Page).

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Also attended University of Maryland478

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Also attended Cornell University1,408

Jenny LeeSenior Managing Partner at Granite AsiaNeeraj AgrawalGeneral Partner at Battery VenturesJohn ZimmerCo-founder of LyftMichelle FernandesInvestor at Index VenturesMike ZakInvestor at CRV (Charles River Ventures)Micah RosenbloomGeneral Partner at Founder Collective

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Also attended Montgomery College12

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Shared employers

Also worked at VU Venture Partners47

Casy van MaanenAssociate at GTMfundHassen ArfaouiInvestor at 216 CapitalSusan AkbarpourManaging Partner at Candou VenturesFarah DaouPrincipal at Moonshots CapitalIva RakocevicSenior Investment Manager at Elevator VenturesWilliam LeonardInvestor at Valor Ventures

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Also worked at Springboard Enterprises31

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Also worked at Entrepreneurs'​ Organization110

Musaad AlkadiSr. Principal at Graphene VenturesChang NgAdvisor at Maven 11La Keisha Landrum PierreCo-Founder & General Partner at Emmeline VenturesNathan McDonaldManaging Partner & CEO at Keiretsu CapitalRich RobinsonInvestor at NZVCAdam KaufmanSenior Advisor at OVO Fund

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Also worked at Macy's38

Ranim SelimExecutive Assistant at Lerer HippeauBrian LucksingerDirector, Special Projects / Director, Community Management at GaingelsMary PattonScientific Advisory Board at InnoCom Bio EquitiesMinda BrusseFounding Partner at First Row PartnersCharles C SmithManaging Partner at Joyance PartnersMatt PhimphavongPrincipal at Cultivation Capital

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