Elliot Choi

Public Capital · Venture Strategy · Applied Research

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  • Who I Am#

    I work at the intersection of public capital, venture strategy, and research — focused on how institutional design and financial instruments shape innovation in high-friction, public goods domains like space, climate, and education.

  • What I Do#

    Currently at the California State Treasurer’s Office supporting public financing strategies. In parallel, I advise on early-stage aerospace and defense investments at New Vista Capital and conduct research at UC Berkeley.

  • Latest Paper#

    Integrating Political-Economic Industrial Policy Design in Natural Resource Sectors (2025) — Annual Review of Resource Economics Read more →

  • PNAS Publication#

    Public–Private Partnerships in Fostering Outer Space Innovations (2023) Read more →

  • Recent Post#

    Latest writings and thoughts. Read more →

  • Experience#

    Financial Analyst at CA State Treasurer’s Office, Advisor at New Vista Capital, 5+ years research at UC Berkeley. View all →

  • CV#

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  • Contact#

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