I co-founded an AI-powered networking platform from zero, owning operations, go-to-market, and user acquisition end-to-end. In under six months, I built an 80+ person waitlist at NYU Shanghai, ran alpha testing with a 10-person cohort, and iterated the product based on user feedback. I led competitive analysis against LinkedIn and Clay and designed a freemium pricing model up to $24.99 per month. I also built internal processes and workflows to support product launch and distribution despite having no playbook. On the finance side, I work as an Alternative Investments Analyst, producing investment memos, macroeconomic research, and portfolio tracking with minimal oversight. I evaluate 10+ LATAM emerging market opportunities, build financial models and internal reporting tools in Excel and Bloomberg, and deliver structured recommendations to the investment committee.
Experience
Analyst
Marca Verde SAFI Alternative InvestmentsJul 2025 – Present
Operated independently across research, analysis, and reporting workstreams, producing investment memos, macroeconomic research, and portfolio tracking with minimal oversight in a lean team environment. Researched and evaluated 10+ investment opportunities across LATAM emerging markets, sizing markets, assessing management quality, and delivering written recommendations to the investment committee. Built and maintained financial models and internal reporting tools in Excel and Bloomberg to support strategic decision-making and performance tracking.
Co-Founder, Head of Operations
FollowUpMar 2025 – Jan 2026
Co-founded an AI-powered networking platform from zero, owning operations, go-to-market strategy, and user acquisition end-to-end without a playbook. Designed and executed go-to-market, ran alpha testing with a 10-person cohort, iterated core features from feedback, and built an 80+ person waitlist at NYU Shanghai in under six months. Conducted competitive analysis vs. LinkedIn and Clay, designed a freemium pricing model up to $24.99/month, and built internal workflows to support launch and distribution.
Investment Banking Summer Analyst
Colton AlexanderJun 2024 – Aug 2024
Managed two institutional client relationships end-to-end, running weekly briefings, coordinating deliverables across functions, and translating complex analysis into clear recommendations for senior stakeholders. Supported structuring of a $1.5M renewable energy financing package, coordinating simultaneously across legal, financial, and operational workstreams under tight deadlines.
Research Analyst
FallAug 2023 – Dec 2023
Produced sector research and competitive landscape analysis on battery technology companies, identifying key market dynamics and implications for the target audience. Built structured outputs for both internal stakeholders and external-facing needs to support clearer decision-making.
Summer Analyst
Capital + SAFI Alternative InvestmentsJun 2023 – Aug 2023
Evaluated investment opportunities within a $150M private credit fund, researching business models, credit risk, and market dynamics across Bolivia, Peru, and Colombia. Gained direct exposure to distressed and emerging economies and contributed written analysis to support investment decisions.
Education
Advanced Placement International Diploma
Jun 2021 – Present
B.S., Economics, Macro Finance Concentration
Sep 2021 – Sep 2025
GPA: 3.50/4.00
Studied Economics with a Macro Finance concentration.
Skills
Languages
- English
- Native or bilingual proficiency
- Spanish
- Native or bilingual proficiency
- Mandarin Chinese
- Limited working proficiency