2019
2021
Investment team member overseeing the following markets and investments: INDIA - (13): Mobigarage, Supplynote, Coutloot, Money Club, Deyor, Styched, Kalagato, Stack Finance, Kiko, Playtoome, Tokn, Vani, Deliverfuel, PAKISTAN - (6): Dastgyr, 24seven.pk, Trikl, Swag Kicks, Smartchoice/Smart Benefits, HighStreet BANGLADESH - (4): Ekkbaz, Loox, Bonton Connect, Ostad MALAYSIA - (4): Tourplus, iMotorbike, Web2Ship, Beamstart CHINA / HONG KONG - (3): FreeD Group, China Admissions, Clever Robots Lab INDONESIA - (2): MyRobin, Yuna & Co. EUROPE - (3): Fleksy (Spain), Tabtrader (Netherlands), Seaquake (USA/UK) SINGAPORE - (1): Mobio Interactive
2019 - 2021
2019
2019
2019
2018 - 2019
2018 - 2019
I am a mentor with WeWork Labs. I help companies with refining their pitches and investment decks; in addition to advising them on fundraising.
2017 - 2019
2018 - 2019
AngelVest Group is a network of angel investors primarily based in Asia. As the Program Manager: -Sourced through 500+ startups for AngelVest’s bi-monthly pitch meetings in Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Singapore Chapters, and; -Increased deal sourcing for Shanghai and Hong Kong chapters by 60%+ -Supported the network by drafting due diligence reports on startups members are investing in by covering products, business models, revenue models, competitive landscapes, exit strategies, financials, etc. -Managed a total of 5 interns in Shanghai, overseeing research projects, membership engagement efforts, partnership development, and marketing initiatives; and initiated various marketing initiatives such as podcasts, newsletters, networking events, and news digests.
2017 - 2018
2016 - 2017
As a Peer Career Adviser, I acted as the intermediary between students and the career center. I helped students edit their resumes, cover letters, and prepare for interviews. Additionally, I assisted students with understanding how to take full advantage of the services provided by the career center.
2014 - 2017
Sold tickets for various performances and events held on the Middlebury College Campus. Occupation also includes advertising around campus for upcoming performances as well as limited monetary management. I am also in charge of our social media initiatives, and responsible for pushing sales through those platforms.
2016 - 2016
2016 - 2016
At the Releaf Group, I primarily focused on building partnerships for the organization. In addition to partnerships, I engaged with leaders in the organization to optimize our recruitment efforts for our consulting platform as well as getting some visibility for our work in Nigerian media.
2016 - 2016
2016 - 2016
I presented new marketing strategies regarding boosting expat consumption and brand awareness to the CFO, Vice-President, and Marketing Operations team. I also researched and collected data on potential partnerships with embassies, cinemas, and media outlets throughout the city of Beijing. Lastly, I organized an E-Bike riding campaign that led to 2,000 companies under the Australian Chamber of Commerce to learn about Beijing Niu Technology’s products.
2015 - 2015
2015 - 2015
I had the opportunity to analyze sales data with the Market Intimacy Manager and formulate the firm's August 2015 sales targets - which totaled 2.8 million unit cases. I also navigated and coordinated signage taxes in 10 districts in Addis Ababa for the finance department. Furthermore, I led a team of 7 in facilitating Coca-Cola Light sampling distribution sessions for nearly 8,000 potential customers on a few occasions. I was also involved in a lot of activation campaigns that involved scouting signage locations. Lastly, I worked with a local signage agency to ensure our requests were being met.
2012 - 2012
2012 - 2012
I was in charge of social media affairs for a small non-profit organization over the summer of 2012. I was updating the Twitter and Facebook pages, as well as used other various advertising website for events hosted or sponsored by the organization. I also did some outreach through a data base advertising events on foreclosure education in the Northern Virginia area.
2011 - 2011
During my summer at ECDC, I learned a bit about what the organization does to support new immigrants as well as its projects back in Ethiopia. I was helpful in various tasks around the office such as updating and installing various softwares, scanning photos, updating contact data bases,etc.I also returned there for a few weeks at the end of my senior year in high school and helped with one of the initiatives targeted at youth in order to prevent early smoking.