PaoloVelasco

Hi! I’m a senior at USC studying Economics and Data Science, with minors in Applied Analytics and Cinematic Arts.

My academic pursuits are rooted deeply in my love for learning; from datasets to economic models to David Lynch films, I keep myself energized by exploring dynamic areas in thoughtful depth.

This Fall 2026, I am spending much of my free time working for Fifth Room AI, an early stage Singapore-based startup on a steadfast mission to catalyze the AI scene in South East Asia. Previously, I’ve held leadership positions at two of the coolest clubs on campus, spreading entrepreneurship at Spark SC and writing for the USC Economics Review.

Beyond this, I enjoy grinding video games (5000+ hours on Counter-Strike), playing badminton, listening to indie music, fantasy basketball, and, of course, the occasional movie – scroll to see some of my favorites!