Articles by Helena
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The unexpected role of software in catalyzing climate solutions
The unexpected role of software in catalyzing climate solutions
By Helena Merk
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Are grants really free money? Insights from climate tech founders about how to fund a mission driven climate tech startup
Are grants really free money? Insights from climate tech founders about how to fund a mission driven climate tech startup
By Helena Merk
Experience
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Education
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Following my freshman year I left Duke to join Smartcar fulltime as a software engineer.
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Activities and Societies: Interact Club President (High School division of Rotary International), Robotics Drive Team Captain (FIRST Robotics), Cross Country (Independently Qualified and placed at State Championships in California)
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Volunteer Experience
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President of High School Interact
Interact: Rotary Sponsored Club
- 2 years
Led the premier volunteer club at my high school, organizing events, raising money, and managing members.
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College Veterinary Service
Loop Abroad
- 2 months
Animal Welfare
Worked at a cheetah breeding facility, FeraCare, in South Africa.
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Youth Veterinary Volunteer
Loop Abroad
- Present 10 years 3 months
Environment
Spent two weeks in Thailand working with abused Elephants. I treated their wounds and administered medicine but also took care of daily tasks like feeding and washing.
Honors & Awards
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Senior Science Award
Pinewood High School
Awarded to the top science student in graduating class.
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Best Newcommer
Hack At Brown
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2nd Place Hack Palo Alto
Jonathan Reichental
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NCWIT Aspirations in Computing
NCWIT
2014: Regional Winner & National Runner Up
2015: National Runner Up
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Red Cross Silicon Valley Tech Hero Award
SV Red Cross
Languages
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English
Full professional proficiency
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German
Native or bilingual proficiency
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Finnish
Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish
Limited working proficiency
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