William Collis

Yo, have you heard of William Collis? The dude’s the real deal. So, he’s a total serial entrepreneur and just jumps into whatever tech or biz trend is hot. Went to Amherst College-big on econ and Asian languages-and then later crushed it in biz school at Harvard. That combo? Pure fire.

He’s got this crazy entrepreneurial streak. Started with a data platform called Genji, crushed it, and exited big-so he knows how to build and sell. But he’s not just about tech; he’s all in on gaming and esports too. Co-founded Oxygen Esports and has been deep in the scene, even wrote *The Book of Esports*. Plus, he’s teaching it at the New England Institute of Technology. The guy’s out here spreading the gospel of gaming and proving you don’t gotta choose-he’s doing both and killing it.

But here’s the kicker: his latest big move is with Adventris Pharmaceuticals, which is backed by Y Combinator (W23). They’re working on cancer vaccines-holy shit, that’s advanced. It’s like he’s combining his tech hustle with this deep desire to make a real impact. Started this with some college buddies from Amherst-Jenny Herbach and Mark Yarchoan-aiming to crack the cancer code with new vaccine tech. It just shows he’s all about jumping into hard problems, not shying away from the shit that matters.

What’s wild is his process from startups to biotech. It’s like he’s got this relentless drive to innovate across all fronts-whether it’s gaming, data, or health. He’s also super into giving back, funding entrepreneurship events and supporting education. Like, he’s not just about stacking his own chips, but really trying to lift others up.

Bottom line: William’s the kind of guy who’s always chasing the future trend but with a purpose. He’s built and sold companies, wrote about his passions, and now he’s pushing the envelope in biotech. He’s proof that if you’re really passionate and not afraid to jump into the deep end, you can turn crazy ideas into real-world impact. No cap, he’s one of those guys who’s just getting started, and honestly, I can’t wait to see what he does next.