Yanchen Dong

Venture Scout Trainee Qc @Front Row Ventures

Montreal, QC, CA

Front Row Ventures (FRV) is Canada’s leading university-focused and student-operated VC firm, present on 25+ campuses across Quebec, Ontario, British Columbia and Alberta. Every year, our scouts review over 800 student-led startups, investing in the most promising ventures- Over the past seven years, we’ve invested in over 60 companies, including Nomic Bio, Valence Discovery, and Puzzle Medical Devices, which have collectively raised over $350M in follow-on funding from top-tier investors. With a unique operational model involving students on both sides of the equation, FRV bridges the gap in pre-seed funding for student entrepreneurs and offers participants a first-hand experience in venture capital, fostering the rise of Canada’s future tech leaders.

Tufts University

Bachelor of Science - BS, Biology, General; Biotechnology

McGill University

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Human Genetics

The Cambridge School of Weston

High School Diploma