Advisors

  • Dr. Mei Sun is the founder of Heyma Consulting, a firm focused on delivering personal and business financial strategy solutions. Drawing from her extensive background in biomedical research and program management within the Department of Defense (DoD), Dr. Sun brings a unique perspective to strategic planning and investment advising.

    Previously, Dr. Sun served as a Portfolio Manager at the Defense Health Agency (DHA) and the Neurosensory Portfolio Manager at the US Army Medical Research and Development Command (USMRDC), where she managed multi-million-dollar budgets for biomedical research projects. She specialized in early-stage investments targeting neurosensory injury prevention and treatment.

    With over seven years of experience supporting the DoD mission, Dr. Sun led numerous research initiatives and fostered collaboration between government agencies, academic institutions, and commercial partners.

  • Carrie Zhang is a seasoned strategic business leader with over 20 years of experience spanning the biotech and technology industries. She currently serves as the Global Head of Marketing at RoslinCT, a leading CDMO in the cell and gene therapy space, where she drives global marketing strategy, brand development, and commercial enablement across the U.S. and Europe.

    Prior to joining RoslinCT, Carrie held senior roles at both Fortune 500 companies and high-growth biotech startups, bringing deep expertise in corporate strategy, brand building, go-to-market execution, and customer engagement. She also previously founded Markeny, a strategic marketing agency that supported early-stage and scaling companies in fundraising, branding, and customer acquisition.

    Carrie is an investor with Citrine Angels, a women-founded angel network that champions women entrepreneurs through capital, strategic support, and community.

    She holds an MBA from the University of California, San Diego, and a Master’s degree in Microbiology.

  • As a Private Equity and Capital Advisor, I specialize in providing strategic financial guidance to businesses navigating growth and investment opportunities. With a strong foundation in venture capital, I bring a wealth of experience in identifying, evaluating, and executing high-impact investments. My focus is on helping companies scale, optimize capital structures, and achieve long-term success. I work closely with founders, executives, and investors to drive value through tailored financial strategies and deep market insight. 

  • Bei Ma is a dynamic and collaborative global business, standards, and regulatory policy leader with a proven track record of new business development successes in advancing biotech, biopharma, pharma, digital health, medtech and global health care. Her leadership spans new business development, global market strategy, value-based strategic partnerships and alliances, public-private partnerships, global regulatory affairs, global standards development, healthcare policies, research, innovation and emerging technologies.

    Bei Ma is the founder and CEO of the Pinea Group, LLC (Pinea). Pinea provides business development, market access, regulatory and fundraising services for biotech, biopharma, digital health, medtech and other medical organizations to deliver patient-centric innovative solutions in the U.S. and international markets.

    Previously, Bei served as Vice President of Global Healthcare Business Development at the British Standards Institution (BSI) Group since 2016. She served as a key thought leader and business executive in BSI Global Healthcare Business Sector, providing new business development and market access strategy, managing key global accounts, and building corporate portfolio and new pipelines. She also led and oversaw global health care partnerships; evaluated and developed successful partnering relationships and strategic alliances with identified key corporations. During 2017-2018, she led BSI Global Healthcare team winning the UK Foreign Commonwealth Office Prosperity Fund Award (#FCO CPG/2249/2017).

    From 2008-2016, Bei provided scientific and business development expertise in researching, evaluating and pursuing new opportunities that support the public health mission and global strategy at the United States Pharmacopeial Convention (USP). Her focus also had been in developing and implementing USP global public health initiatives and programs in East Asia and Asia Pacific Region. During 2013-2015, she led USP’s Research & Innovation department winning a U.S. FDA Grant Award (#HHSF223201310209C) for the 1st time in USP’s 200-year history. From 2001-2008, Bei served as a senior research scientist and global product marketing specialist at Mettler-Toledo Intl. with headquarters in Switzerland.

  • With over 20 years of work experience in various fields, I am an Angel Squad Member at Hustle Fund, where I invest in visionary founders who are building the future of work, education, and social impact. I have a JD from Pepperdine Caruso Law and an MBA from USC Marshall School of Business, which enable me to understand the legal and business aspects of startups and innovation. I also have strong operations and analytical skills, which I developed in various capacities for over 17 years, working on projects such as LADWP and Real Estate Development. I am passionate about supporting entrepreneurs and start ups who are solving real problems and creating positive change in the world. I bring diverse perspectives and experiences to the Hustle Fund team, as well as a collaborative and supportive mindset.