Lulu joined NEA in 2021 and is currently a Principal on the Healthcare Investing Team. Her investment focus includes both public and private life sciences companies. Earlier in her career, Lulu led acquisition and integration work at AbbVie as part of the Enterprise Strategy Group. She holds a BS in Neuroscience from Northwestern University and attended Stanford's Graduate School of Business until she was recruited by NEA.
What are you most passionate about when it comes to your work?
The impact. The work our portfolio companies do is important and changes lives. Healthcare is meaningful to me personally and professionally and I love getting to support brilliant people who are making a difference.
What inspires you to stay curious?
We meet companies working at the cutting edge of science and medicine—constantly pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. I find it fascinating to continually learn about what new treatments or even cures are just around the corner.
How would you describe the team at NEA?
Integrity, trustworthiness, low ego, and high competence are qualities I see and appreciate in our team. It matters to me to work with good investors who also are good people.
What’s your most notable collegiate accomplishment?
I helped create the neuroscience major at Northwestern in 2015, which is now one of the most popular majors to graduate with. It made me realize that individuals can catalyze change in long-standing institutions—something I think about in my investing role today.
What’s a formative experience that’s shaped who you are today?
When I was younger, I trained as a competitive figure skater. The biggest lesson I learned was to get back up after every fall. Mistakes are part of the process, but you’re invincible if you choose to work through them.
If you hadn’t found your way into venture capital, what would you be doing?
I’d be a pediatrician or a physician conducting clinical research. I’m motivated by helping people and furthering scientific discovery.