
Nikta K.
Schwarzman Scholar | Admitted to Oxford & LSE | Tech Policy Advisor
Studied at Tsinghua University
Works at Albright Stonebridge Group
Available Sunday at 1:00 PM UTC
Usually responds within 10 hours
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Nikta’s Master’s Programs Qualifications
Schwarzman Scholar with 4+ years as a strategist across AI startups, VC, think tanks, and academia. Admitted to the Oxford Internet Institute, London School of Economics, and Hertie School of Governance. Seasoned mentor to prospective applicants to top Master's and scholarship programs.
Nikta can help with:
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Editing
Interviews
School Selection
Secondary Review
Application Strategy
Essays
Resume
Letters of Recommendation
About Nikta
Hi there! I'm a 2023-2024 (3% acceptance rate) Schwarzman Scholar and technology & innovation professional. In addition to the Schwarzman Scholars program, I was admitted to the Oxford Internet Institute, multiple programs at the London School of Economics, and the Hertie School of Governance for Data Science. I've supported clients pursuing Master's (from policy to data science and everything in between) to international scholarships (Schwarzman, Fulbright, Luce, and others), in the US and internationally. I'll work with you to choose the best programs for your interests, break down the process, manage your time, and craft the most compelling narratives possible. I'm available to coach you on your graduate admissions journey hourly or through a bespoke package tailoring your entire application.
Work Experience
Senior Associate, Technology Practice
Albright Stonebridge Group
January 2025 - Present
VC Fellow
Leonis Capital
July 2024 - Present
Research forward AI-focused fund. Venture Capital, Technology Evaluation and +2 skills
Tech policy and cybersecurity strategist
Microsoft
September 2023 - September 2024
Research, Geopolitics and +1 skill

Product Manager
Zhipu AI
February 2024 - June 2024
Product development & GTM for an AI entertainment app. Product Management, New Market Expansion and +3 skills

Assistant Director
Atlantic Council
December 2022 - July 2023
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
United States Senate
June 2021 - December 2022
Staffer to Rep. Katie Porter
U.S. House of Representatives
September 2020 - June 2021
Staffer to Senator Elizabeth Warren
United States Senate
September 2019 - March 2020
Education
Tsinghua University
Master of Management Science (MMSc), Global Affairs, Management, Schwarzman Scholar
2023 - 2024
Grade: 4.0 Activities and societies: Schwarzman Scholar Summa Cum Laude Coursework: Innovation & Entrepreneurship, Investing in Private Markets, Financial Reporting & Analysis, State Owned Enterprises in China
Boston University
Bachelor's Degree, International Relations
2016 - 2020