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Stella Cho

Background​

  • Recent graduate (December prior to May 2025 meeting).
  • Studied/majored in "blind advertising" after changing majors multiple times.
  • Previously explored AI and computer science but pivoted to advertising/fashion after attending San Francisco Fashion Week.
  • Photography was a full-time pursuit for about two months and is now a side hustle alongside a business development role.
  • Appears to be Meltem's roommate or close friend, staying with her.

Skills & Interests​

  • Photography: Experienced, considers it a side hustle with professional experience.
  • Business Development: Currently working in a business development role.
  • Fashion: Interest sparked by San Francisco Fashion Week.
  • Advertising: Her final major.
  • Music: Had a profound experience at St. Patrick's Church in New York due to the music (boys' choir), which moved her to tears.

Connection to Alpha Schools​

  • Met Gary Sheng at the Texas Venture Forum.
  • Engaged in a conversation where Gary described the Alpha Schools model (AI-driven core learning, passion-based afternoons).
  • Gary suggested a potential opportunity for her to photograph an Alpha Schools event, noting her presentable nature for an audience of high-power women.

Personality & Vibe​

  • Open to learning and absorbing information at conferences.
  • Flexible and adaptable, as shown by her major changes and career pivots.
  • Values experiences, as indicated by her emotional reaction to church music.

Potential Collaboration​

  • Event Photography: Gary explicitly mentioned the possibility of hiring her for an Alpha Schools event.
  • Networking: As a recent graduate active in the Austin scene, she might have connections relevant to community building.

Interactions​

  • 2025-05-29: Met Gary Sheng at the Texas Venture Forum. Discussed her background in photography, advertising, and recent graduation. Gary explained the Alpha Schools model. They exchanged phone numbers. Gary mentioned a potential photography opportunity for an upcoming Alpha Schools event. Became roommates/close friends with Meltem through a chance encounter at a previous event.