Hi, I'm Brilliant 👋

I joined because I was curious about startups and tired of just watching from the outside. Through the fellowship, I worked on building a student marketplace and spent a lot of time actually shipping instead of just talking. I also helped with content and storytelling, which felt natural because I've always liked documenting things. JVA made building feel less intimidating and more playful, and that mattered to me.

I helped grow the page to 100k+ followers. I shot, directed, and edited many videos, including the first one that passed 2M views. It was chaotic and fun. I learned how to lead small creative teams, finish things under pressure, and care about pacing and energy. It was also where I realized I didn't just want to tell founder stories, I wanted to build things myself.