Nikolai Grin

I am a first-year student studying Finance and Real Estate at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Business School. I actively seek out opportunities to be involved with the university and expand my network.

As a result of being surrounded by other success-oriented students in multiple entrepreneurship clubs, I successfully launched my own startup, Stuniverse, an online marketplace and listening hub that allows music studio owners to post listings of their studios, enabling nearby artists to browse and book recording sessions within minutes.

I joined the executive board of the Wisconsin Venture Club to share the information I’ve learned and help provide opportunities for members to explore entrepreneurship, innovation, and startups. The club allows members to network with other entrepreneurs, investors, and industry professionals that come in to inspire and inform our members at our weekly speaker events.

Through my past experiences, I learned that I am capable of
- Adapting to any environment and making the most of the available resources
- Building strong relationships and communicating complex information in a simple and clear way
- Leading a group and recognizing each member's greatest strengths to reform the team in the most efficient way

In addition to my professional work, I also have a passion for
- Producing music
- Playing soccer and hockey
- Travelling
- Reading both personal growth and fictional novels
- Skiing
- Working out