Samantha Loui
Vital Information
- Full Name: Samantha Rose Loui
- Born: October 24, 1997
- Parents: Warren Loui, Rose Chan Loui
- Siblings: Nicholas Loui (older brother), Ryan Loui (older brother)
- Fiancé: Drew Bassilakis (engaged)
- Current Location: New York, New York (as of 2023)
- Grew up in: La Canada Flintridge, California
- Email: [email protected]
- Social Media:
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sloui (2,000+ followers)
- Twitter: @samroseloui
- TikTok: @startupswithsam
Education
Law School
- New York University School of Law (2023-2026)
- J.D. Candidate
- LSAT Score: 175 (November 2022)
Undergraduate
- Stanford University (2016-2020, Class of 2020)
- B.S. in Engineering Physics
- Minor in Theater & Performance Studies
- Active in Stanford community:
- Board Member, Stanford Club of Pasadena (March 2021-Present)
- Member, Stanford Young Alumni Philanthropy Council (August 2021-Present)
- Pitch Competition Judge, Business Association of Stanford Entrepreneurial Students (December 2021-April 2022)
High School
- Flintridge Prep (2010-2014)
- Dean’s List
- SAT Score: 2400 (perfect score)
- Awards:
- Magna Cum Laude, National Classical League Latin Exam (March 2015)
- Latin Award (June 2012)
Early Education
- Former homeschooler
Professional Career
Venture Capital & Startups
- Works with startups in business development roles
- Focus areas: market research, proposal writing, financial modeling
- Experience in both venture capital and industry sectors
- Mission: Transform “the dreams of science fiction futures into the technologies of today”
- Pitch Competition Judge, LAUNCH: UC’s Startup Accelerator (April 2021-October 2022)
Performance & Athletics
- Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleader
- Performed at Super Bowl (February 2025) - See: 2025 - Samantha Performs at Super Bowl
- Featured in La Cañada Outlook newspaper (March 2025)
- Former dancer, vocalist, actor, and contortionist
- Active in community engagement volunteer work
Personal Life
Engagement
- Engaged to Drew Bassilakis
- Engagement date: [Date needed]
- Wedding date: [Date needed]
- Drew is described as a “newbie” to wine making (as of 2021)
Birth Order
- Youngest of three children (born October 24, 1997)
- Not listed on 1994 holiday card (born three years later)
Family Activities (from 2021 newsletter)
Travel
- Napa Valley wine weekend with family (March 2021)
- Big Island and Oahu, Hawaii (June 2021)
- Sonoma wine country trip (September 2021)
- Napa birthday celebration (October 2021) - celebrated with friends at French Laundry restaurant
- New York City for Broadway shows with mother (December 2021)
Wine Expertise
- Drew won blind wine tasting competition as “Napa newbie” (2021)
- Sammy came in last place in wine tasting, rating “her own wine last”
- Active participant in family wine activities
Cultural Activities
- Broadway shows in NYC: Little Shop and Six (December 2021)
- French Laundry dining experience (made famous by Gov. Newsome)
Interests
- Wine culture and appreciation
- Fine dining
- Theater and Broadway
- Travel
- Family activities
Personality Traits (from newsletters)
- Close relationship with mother (NYC trip together)
- Sense of humor (self-deprecating about wine tasting skills)
- Sophisticated tastes (French Laundry, Broadway)
- Social (birthday celebration with friends)
Timeline
| File | type | date | location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 - Samantha Graduates Stanford | education | June 01, 2020 | Stanford University |
| 2023 - Samantha Starts NYU Law | education | August 01, 2023 | NYU Law School |
| 2025 - Samantha Performs at Super Bowl | celebration|performance | February 01, 2025 | Super Bowl venue (location TBD) |
Sources
Notes
Samantha (Sammy) was born on October 24, 1997, which explains why she does not appear in the earliest holiday cards (notably absent from 1994 card which lists Warren, Rose, Nicholas, and Ryan). By 2021, she is an adult actively participating in family travel, wine culture, and maintaining a long-term relationship with Drew.
Research Needed
- Birth place (likely California)
- Engagement date to Drew Bassilakis
- Planned wedding date
- First appearance in holiday newsletters (likely 1997 or 1998)
- When she met Drew
- Specific venture capital firms/startups she worked with
- Years as Philadelphia Eagles Cheerleader
- Current residence in New York (neighborhood/area)