Yutae J.

I'm an undergraduate at NYU majoring in Economics (Policy Track) with a Prehealth focus, passionate about innovation at the intersection of finance, policy, and technology. As an Independent Investor in Blockchain and DeFi, I earned a 6,500% return on an initial three-digit investment through deep research, timing, and strategic allocation. I’ve shadowed and collaborated on DeFi project creation and forks, while independently studying Solidity and Java to better understand smart contract architecture and decentralized systems. - Experienced in economic modeling, marginal analysis, and behavioral economics - Self-taught in crypto, smart contracts, and decentralized finance since high school - Led a student-run nonprofit and raised $49K+ for global causes - Published 18+ articles as a senior editor and illustrator for The Campanile - Strong communicator and team player, with a focus on systems thinking and impact Always interested in learning and collaborating with like-minded and driven peers.