I turn survey data, AI research, and qualitative insight into clear market and revenue strategies that improve customer experience.
My portfolio includes travel market analysis for Expedia Group, a Gen Z consumer externship at Pinterest, a VC deal-sourcing externship, and an AI-powered career sprint that produced AI-optimized CV
Expedia Group · May 2025 · ✅ Verified by Extern
Develop expertise in consumer insights, survey design, and data analysis for the travel industry. Learn to study traveler behavior, analyze market trends, and use AI tools to uncover key insights that help improve travel experiences. Build skills in customer journey mapping, qualitative and quantitative research, and data-driven decision-making.
Mangusta Capital · May 2026 · ✅ Verified by Extern
Join a new VC fund launched by a former SoftBank Vision Fund leader and backed by the Ray-Ban/Oakley family to identify high-potential Vertical AI startups. Gain hands-on experience sourcing deals, analyzing markets, and writing compelling investment memos.
I turn survey data, AI research, and qualitative insight into clear market and revenue strategies that improve customer experience.
I am Abel Samson, a Management Studies major from the University of Maryland and a Junior Consultant intern with experience in consumer behavior, market strategy, and data-driven storytelling. I work with survey design, qualitative and quantitative analysis, AI research tools, and customer journey mapping to inform marketing and sales strategies across consumer and travel markets.
Externships
Expedia Group Consumer Behavior and Travel Market Analysis
Completed · May 2025
Experience
Junior Consultant (Intern)
Busara Advisors · Jun 2026 - Aug 2026
Education
University of Maryland Global Campus
Business Management (Communications Minor) · Class of 2026
Skills
✅ Verified by Extern
Develop expertise in consumer insights, survey design, and data analysis for the travel industry. Learn to study traveler behavior, analyze market trends, and use AI tools to uncover key insights that help improve travel experiences. Build skills in customer journey mapping, qualitative and quantitative research, and data-driven decision-making.
I developed expertise in consumer insights, survey design, and data analysis within the travel industry through a comprehensive externship with Expedia Group. I studied traveler behavior, analyzed market trends, and utilized AI tools to gain key insights, ultimately enhancing travel experiences and improving decision-making processes.
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I produced a complete consumer-research package: five traveler personas, a 10-question survey with respondent profile and ManyChat outreach flow, quantitative and thematic analyses with Google Sheets visualizations, and a slide deck synthesizing findings and quotes.
✅ Verified by Extern
Join a new VC fund launched by a former SoftBank Vision Fund leader and backed by the Ray-Ban/Oakley family to identify high-potential Vertical AI startups. Gain hands-on experience sourcing deals, analyzing markets, and writing compelling investment memos.
I participated in an externship with Mangusta Capital, a new VC fund focused on Vertical AI startups. I gained practical experience in deal sourcing, market analysis, and crafting investment memos, which provided me with a comprehensive understanding of the venture capital process and the nuances of evaluating early-stage companies.
I delivered a complete deal-sourcing and analysis package: a five-company sourcing spreadsheet, a polished company overview, a synthesis folder with a Synergy Report, and a three-slide investment memo in PDF and Slides.
