Chicago, IL

• Execute strategic initiatives aimed at diversifying revenue streams and amplifying existing lines of business. Notably, led the development and successful launch of a lucrative mining product, yielding revenues exceeding $400,000 since inception.

• Conceptualized and launched a highly successful Virtual Events business, assuming full accountability for its P&L. Achieved remarkable results, with over $150,000 in new revenue generated since January 1.

• Effectively take ownership of key product initiatives, including assuming responsibility for mobile app marketing and product strategy, orchestrating the redesign of our Benzinga Research platform, and prioritizing mobile and web account creation efforts to more efficiently acquire users.

• Spearhead cross-functional collaboration efforts to evaluate and enhance existing operational processes across multiple departments. Instrumental in driving automation initiatives to bolster productivity and efficiency company-wide.

• Engineered sophisticated machine learning models and dashboards to meticulously monitor subscription churn rates and identify at-risk subscribers. Restructured our customer success team processes to better focus their efforts and retain users.

Chicago, IL

• Evaluated 200+ potential investment opportunities, performing due diligence and preparing and presenting detailed investment memos to our Investment Committee and managing partners.

• Proactively identified promising investment prospects through targeted networking, exhaustive industry research, and direct engagement with entrepreneurs and burgeoning startup ecosystems.

• Provided invaluable support to portfolio company management teams by evaluating strategic initiatives, refining fundraising strategies, and offering expert guidance on business, product, and growth strategies, improving fund performance in the long run.

• Leveraged historical investment data to derive actionable insights, shaping future fund deployment strategies with precision and foresight.

• Cultivated and nurtured relationships with a diverse array of stakeholders, including entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, executives, and key figures within the healthcare and venture capital landscapes.

San Francisco, CA

• Successfully fundraised $800,000 in pre-seed funding from top-tier venture capital firms and angel investors to develop a novel and effective consumer mental health application for students and young adults.

• Pioneered product management initiatives, strategically integrating new features like game design into our app, resulting in a notable reduction in time-to-value for journaling and mindfulness routines, effectively targeting and uplifting student mental health and well-being.

• Ideated and executed comprehensive business, product, growth, marketing, and monetization strategies, driving the successful development and expansion of Wellnest's product and mission while fostering lucrative partnerships with key stakeholders and institutions.

• Forged strategic partnerships with institutions such as the University of Pennsylvania and Boston University, leveraging their networks to establish lucrative revenue streams and expansive distribution channels.

• Orchestrated the development and growth of an award-winning mindfulness app, maintaining a perfect 5.0 star rating on the App Store and garnering widespread acclaim from reputable publications including TechCrunch, Morning Brew, and MLive.

Ann Arbor, MI

Bachelors; Focus in Finance, Entrepreneurial Law, and Business Strategy. 2016 - 2020