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Nicholas Abate

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholas-abate/

Current Venture/Role: Thinkstruct, CEO and Co-Founder

Background:

Nicky’s background is in Computer Science and Economics, and will be completing his degree at MIT as a part of the class of 2025. Prior to Thinkstruct, Nicky worked at multiple early-stage ventures as a software engineer and business analyst. At MIT, Nicky is the chairman of the Martin Trust Center’s Student Board of Advisors and Entrepong (entrepreneurship and ping pong), as well as an athlete on MIT’s sailing team and a violist in MITSO.

Julius Heitkoetter

Current Venture/Role: Thinkstruct, CTO and Co-Founder

Background: Julius’ background is in AI and Physics, and will be completing his

degree at MIT in the class of 2025. Prior to Thinkstruct, Julius researched high-energy particle physics, working in labs at MIT and CERN. In his free time, Julius is an avid member of the MIT sailing team, MIT’s AI Alignment group, and loves cycling.