Jason Lu

Jason Lu

Pasadena, CA

jasonlu37227@gmail.com

jasonlu37227@gmail.com

About me

About me

Hi, I’m Jason, a student and social entrepreneur based in Los Angeles, though I hope to become a New Yorker by choice.

I’m drawn to the systems that shape our world: markets, infrastructure, design, and technology. I want to build things that encourage thoughtfulness over efficiency. I want to make tools, platforms, and communities genuinely help people, not just optimize outcomes.

My work lives at the intersection of social entrepreneurship, finance, and emerging tech. Every project I take on comes from a place of care, a desire to fix what feels broken, simplify what feels overwhelming, or reimagine what feels outdated. I’ve seen how inaccessible systems widen the gap between people and opportunity, and I’m driven to help close that.

I want my work to significantly improve or even save lives, enabling people to live happier, healthier, and longer lives. I believe a brighter future isn’t guaranteed, it must be thoughtfully and intentionally built by the new generations.

In the long run, I’d love to one day launch a venture or investment firm rooted in care, long-term thinking, and a commitment to equity, proving that finance can be principled, not extractive. I’m also drawn to public service and the idea of helping shape policy that reflects those same values. And maybe one day, I’ll work in academia, to pass on what I’ve learned to others figuring out how they want to shape the future too.

I don’t think one person can change everything. But I do think we all have a role to play. I want my work to be meaningful, to improve lives, even in small ways, and to help build a future that feels a little more fair, a little more human.

Currently, I’m attending La Salle College Preparatory and hope to complete my undergraduate studies at New York University.

Experience

Experience

Remote / New York, NY

Later Capital Management LP - latercapital.com

Jan 2024 - Present

Partner, Portfolio Manager

  • Lead thematic investment research with a focus on ethics, innovation, and long-term thinking

  • Managed a U.S. equities portfolio with a 569% cumulative return, growing initial capital from $290K to $1.94M

  • Exploring ESG, ethical investing, and the role of capital in shaping future-oriented, socially responsible outcomes beyond short-term gain

  • Help reposition the firm as a conviction-based platform focused on impact, not just performance

Remote / New York, NY

Later Capital Management LP - latercapital.com

Jan 2024 - Present

Partner, Portfolio Manager

  • Lead thematic investment research with a focus on ethics, innovation, and long-term thinking

  • Managed a U.S. equities portfolio with a 569% cumulative return, growing initial capital from $290K to $1.94M

  • Exploring ESG, ethical investing, and the role of capital in shaping future-oriented, socially responsible outcomes beyond short-term gain

  • Help reposition the firm as a conviction-based platform focused on impact, not just performance

Remote

Intersect Research - intersectresearch.com

Nov 2024 - Present

Co-Founder, Writer

  • Established an independent, student-founded research initiative investigating the transformative impact of science, technology, and infrastructure on markets and societies.

  • Lead development of original essays, signals, and speculative frameworks on emerging systems and long-horizon change

  • Develop original essays and frameworks that connect emerging technologies to historical, philosophical, and ethical contexts

  • Built a collaborative space for intellectually serious students, technologists, and entrepreneurs to surface early signals and reframe dominant narratives

Remote

Intersect Research - intersectresearch.com

Nov 2024 - Present

Co-Founder, Writer

  • Established an independent, student-founded research initiative investigating the transformative impact of science, technology, and infrastructure on markets and societies.

  • Lead development of original essays, signals, and speculative frameworks on emerging systems and long-horizon change

  • Develop original essays and frameworks that connect emerging technologies to historical, philosophical, and ethical contexts

  • Built a collaborative space for intellectually serious students, technologists, and entrepreneurs to surface early signals and reframe dominant narratives

Los Angeles, CA

Independent Work

Technology Researcher

  • Examine how new technologies are redefining systems we rely on — from infrastructure and governance to everyday human behavior

  • Beta tested pre-release products from Google, Waymo, and other frontier tech companies, offering structured feedback on design, usability, and long-term implications

  • Explored large-scale language models and computational systems, focusing on how they shape communication, governance, and economic behavior

  • Approach research with a systems lens — connecting ethics, design, and real-world deployment across sectors

Los Angeles, CA

Independent Work

Technology Researcher

  • Examine how new technologies are redefining systems we rely on — from infrastructure and governance to everyday human behavior

  • Beta tested pre-release products from Google, Waymo, and other frontier tech companies, offering structured feedback on design, usability, and long-term implications

  • Explored large-scale language models and computational systems, focusing on how they shape communication, governance, and economic behavior

  • Approach research with a systems lens — connecting ethics, design, and real-world deployment across sectors

Remote

The Prekend - Substack

Sep 2022 – Nov 2023

Co-Founder, Editor

  • Launched a weekly news summary newsletter on Substack exploring tech, culture, and youth perspectives through original writing

  • Built an organic readership from 0 to 5,000+ subscribers through authentic, student-led content

  • Contributed essays and commentary on emerging trends, digital identity, and the future of creative work

  • Helped shape a publication that encouraged critical thinking and accessible discourse in online spaces

Remote

The Prekend - Substack

Sep 2022 – Nov 2023

Co-Founder, Editor

  • Launched a weekly news summary newsletter on Substack exploring tech, culture, and youth perspectives through original writing

  • Built an organic readership from 0 to 5,000+ subscribers through authentic, student-led content

  • Contributed essays and commentary on emerging trends, digital identity, and the future of creative work

  • Helped shape a publication that encouraged critical thinking and accessible discourse in online spaces

Pasadena, CA

eBay Store

Jul 2021 – Nov 2022

Small Business Owner

  • Launched and operated a small eBay store focused on refurbishing and reselling carrier buyback devices

  • Sourced electronics destined for disposal, repaired and repackaged them for resale at a profit

  • Handled logistics, pricing strategy, and customer service independently from middle school through early high school

  • Used profits to reinvest in personal education, tools, and early-stage projects

Pasadena, CA

eBay Store

Jul 2021 – Nov 2022

Small Business Owner

  • Launched and operated a small eBay store focused on refurbishing and reselling carrier buyback devices

  • Sourced electronics destined for disposal, repaired and repackaged them for resale at a profit

  • Handled logistics, pricing strategy, and customer service independently from middle school through early high school

  • Used profits to reinvest in personal education, tools, and early-stage projects

Education

Education

Pasadena, CA

2021 – 2026

High School Diploma

La Salle College Preparatory

Active in Academic Decathlon, World Scholar’s Cup, and served as Treasurer of Science Olympiad. Competed in Botball, VEX, and FIRST robotics. Finalist and participant in multiple national entrepreneurship competitions including Project ECHO, Diamond Challenge, Project Invent, and Blue Ocean.

Pasadena, CA

2021 – 2026

High School Diploma

La Salle College Preparatory

Active in Academic Decathlon, World Scholar’s Cup, and served as Treasurer of Science Olympiad. Competed in Botball, VEX, and FIRST robotics. Finalist and participant in multiple national entrepreneurship competitions including Project ECHO, Diamond Challenge, Project Invent, and Blue Ocean.

New York, NY

Summer 2025

Visiting Student - Summer Term

New York University - College of Arts and Science

Enrolled in college-level coursework in macroeconomics and sociology, studying alongside undergraduate students as part of NYU’s summer academic offerings.

New York, NY

Summer 2025

Visiting Student - Summer Term

New York University - College of Arts and Science

Enrolled in college-level coursework in macroeconomics and sociology, studying alongside undergraduate students as part of NYU’s summer academic offerings.

New York, NY

Summer 2024

Non-Degree Programs, Business/Corporate Communications

Columbia University - School of Professional Studies

Coursework: COMN PS0240

New York, NY

Summer 2024

Non-Degree Programs, Business/Corporate Communications

Columbia University - School of Professional Studies

Coursework: COMN PS0240

Stanford, CA

Nights & Weekends (Season 5)

Buildspace (Startup Incubator)

Selected to participate in Buildspace’s global builder cohort, focused on launching ambitious, early-stage projects alongside a curated community of creators, founders, and engineers. As part of an 8-week sprint designed to turn ideas into real products.

Stanford, CA

Nights & Weekends (Season 5)

Buildspace (Startup Incubator)

Selected to participate in Buildspace’s global builder cohort, focused on launching ambitious, early-stage projects alongside a curated community of creators, founders, and engineers. As part of an 8-week sprint designed to turn ideas into real products.

Certifications

Certifications

Bloomberg Finance Fundamentals (BFF)

Bloomberg

Bloomberg Finance Fundamentals (BFF)

Bloomberg

Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC)

Bloomberg

Bloomberg Market Concepts (BMC)

Bloomberg

Apple Search Ads Certification

Apple

Apple Search Ads Certification

Apple

Google Analytics Individual Qualification (GAIQ)

Google

Google Analytics Individual Qualification (GAIQ)

Google

Volunteering

Volunteering

Kamala Harris 2024 Presidential Campaign

Made voter outreach calls for the Harris campaign, advocating for key Democratic priorities including reproductive rights, humane immigration policy, economic justice, climate action, public health, and gun safety. Focused on educating voters, encouraging civic participation, and supporting policies rooted in equity and human dignity.

Kamala Harris 2024 Presidential Campaign

Made voter outreach calls for the Harris campaign, advocating for key Democratic priorities including reproductive rights, humane immigration policy, economic justice, climate action, public health, and gun safety. Focused on educating voters, encouraging civic participation, and supporting policies rooted in equity and human dignity.

Recommendations

Recommendations

Juli Falkoff

Professor, Columbia University SPS; UChicago Booth MBA

"Jason is a bright and capable student with a clear interest and aptitude for business. His intellect, insights, and motivation bode well for success in college and beyond. He consistently demonstrated initiative, depth of thought, and originality in both individual and group work."

Juli Falkoff

Professor, Columbia University SPS; UChicago Booth MBA

"Jason is a bright and capable student with a clear interest and aptitude for business. His intellect, insights, and motivation bode well for success in college and beyond. He consistently demonstrated initiative, depth of thought, and originality in both individual and group work."