# MetroMesh CEO Returns to NYU to Share Startup Journey with Students

As New York University marked the start of its fall semester this week, one recent graduate returned to campus — this time at the front of the classroom.

Winn Hsu, Class of 2024 and Co-Founder & CEO of MetroMesh Media, was invited by Professor Jeremy Kagan to guest lecture at the Stern School of Business. Just a year ago, Hsu was an NYU Tandon School of Engineering student, immersed in CAD models and circuit boards. On Tuesday, he spoke to MBA students about scaling a media startup, navigating fundraising, and building a company from a college project into a venture-backed enterprise.

> “It was surreal,” Hsu said. “Not long ago, I was the one scrambling to find the lecture hall. Now I get to stand at the front and share the lessons we’ve learned at MetroMesh.”

MetroMesh, founded out of NYU’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, transforms micromobility fleets into hyper-local, digital advertising platforms. The company has quickly gained traction in New York City and beyond, with partnerships spanning agencies, delivery networks, and investors.

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For Hsu, the experience underscored the role NYU plays in shaping the next generation of entrepreneurs. “The energy and curiosity in that classroom reminded me why NYU is such a special place to build,” he added. “I can’t wait to see the wave of founders coming out of NYU.”