Hi, I'm Michelle Vinocour.
I was fortunate to be born and raised in Costa Rica (pura vida!). I went to Stanford for college, where I explored the intersection of humans and machines through a degree in Symbolic Systems (Human-Centered AI), a Master's in Management Science and Engineering, and a minor in Education.
Today, I build the future of AI agents at Google Labs. Before joining Google, worked at Sierra building conversational agents and supported founders through NFX and Cardinal Ventures.
More than anything, I love running and learning from (mostly non-scientific) experiments. In the past, I launched an athleisure brand, was a ballerina with Ballet Juvenil Costarricense, and wrote a newsletter covering the Latin American tech ecosystem.
Recent Work
TutorLAB: Cognitive Apprenticeship for Research Paper Comprehension
An LLM-based teaching tool that integrates cognitive apprenticeship frameworks to enhance students' understanding of academic literature through interactive, structured guidance.
Community Playground: Disposable Apps
A social platform for creating and sharing custom micro-apps within community spaces. Built around the concept of personal software - disposable apps tailored for specific groups and moments without the bloat of traditional apps.
Agent Simulation: Icebreakers
A multi-agent simulation exploring how AI agents develop social connections and form communities through interactive conversations and shared experiences.