Welcome
Hi, I’m Arik. I study international economics and political science at the Elliott School of International Affairs. I'm fascinated by emerging technology, economics, diplomacy, and the law. In my free time, I enjoy speedcubing, cardistry, and poker.
Currently:
- Incoming summer 2026 business development intern @ Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
- Optimizing UX for students via the ChatGPT Lab @ OpenAI
- Researching dual-use technology and regulatory reform in the age of AI @ George Washington University
- Overseeing youth-centered policy research @ The SPRING Group
Previously:
- Studied Japanese through the Critical Language Scholarship @ the U.S. Department of State
- Early-stage growth/GTM consulting @ Sway
- Quality assurance engineering @ Terac
- Sociology and psychology research @ Harvard & Columbia
- Legislative drafting @ The Florida Senate
- Japanese security politics and history research @ Stanford
Work
A cross-section of my writing, public engagement, and academic credentials.
Reads
Currently:
- Abundance by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson
- Superforecasting by Philip Tetlock and Dan Gardner