Trista Van Tine

Trista Van Tine is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Nunchi, an AI-powered people intelligence software platform designed for membership organizations, based in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Prior to launching Nunchi, she co-founded the Michigan Founders Fund in 2020, serving as its inaugural Executive Director to build a statewide network for high-growth founders and venture capital investors. She previously held a leadership role as a Director at the Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation, where she focused on connecting local communities and actively supporting regional entrepreneurship initiatives. Van Tine holds a Master of Science degree in a global field from the London School of Economics and Political Science. Her current professional focus centers on leveraging artificial intelligence technology to enhance organizational networking while continuing to support the broader technology startup ecosystem across the Midwestern United States.