Langston Reid
Design x Product x Tech
First-year @ USC
Based in Los Angeles
I grew up building. First it was Minecraft worlds, then real things of value I could hold and sell. Like fashion pieces I sewed and sold at 7yrs old, software, fintech and health IT apps, edtech hardware, and eventually a registered company… all before I finished high school.
I was raised around entrepreneurs, strategists, coders, and executives, so I learned very early on to value ownership, failing fast, craft, and momentum. I chose to double down by attending one of the most innovative technical high schools in the country, the New England Innovation Academy. There, I continued launching and shipping real solutions while studying human-centered design, product development, and business strategy. My trajectory is simple: learn from the best, build with integrity, and turn ideas into scalable solutions.
"Over two years working together at the Cannes Lions Festival of Creativity, he consistently stepped up with professionalism, calm problem-solving, and a team-first mindset. Whether leading logistics, managing greeters, or handling high-pressure VIP needs. He brings reliability, initiative, and positive energy to every task, no matter how big or small, and elevates the people around him in the process. Langston is the kind of person you trust with real responsibility, and I recommend him without hesitation."
Omar Moore
Global Partnership Marketing Lead, PayPal
"Langston has discipline, curiosity, and takes real ownership. He built our firm website from scratch (UX/UI/code) during Fund II, end-to-end, delivering a fast, elegant experience that clarified our story for investors."
Kent Lucas
Founder & Managing Partner, Non Sibi Ventures
"Langston was the kind of intern every team hopes for. No task was too big or too small as he treated every assignment the same way: positive, professional, and done to the highest standard. Reliable follow-through, no ego, just strong execution and a real rare energy."
Amy Jordan
Former Sr. Director, Business Development and Operations, CNN Sports
"Langston Reid definitely stood out to me at CalHacks. He was developing his startup idea 'COMP' with real technical depth, strong data logic, UX judgment, and product intuition. He owned the coding, design, and advanced system thinking[ .....] He stayed engaged through my Physical AI talk, asked sharp questions, and clearly builds to solve real problems for real people. [...] His work ethic and curiosity are why I offered to personally mentor him."
Kevin Kemper
Technical Staff, OpenAI
"Through MIT RAISE, Langston Reid helped develop an AI sustainability habit-tracking app, bringing clear product thinking, strong execution, and a responsible approach to AI and design. He pivots fast, translates complex ideas into something people can actually use and understand, and presented the work with clarity and confidence at the Museum of Science in Boston. Langston Reid is a thoughtful builder, communicator, and his maturity and mindset stood out to our team."
Christopher C.
Senior Associate Dean for Open Learning, MIT
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