Currently an Extern @Yinan Zhao
I am passionate about sourcing deals and analyzing startups in the venture capital space, ready to make an impact from day one.
Discover my journey through various projects, including externships in deal sourcing and financial modeling.
Mangusta Capital · Apr 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.
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Yinan Zhao · ✅ Verified by Extern · ⏱️ In progress
Gain insider experience in value investing by analyzing leading stocks alongside seasoned investor Yinan Zhao. Learn how professionals leverage financial modeling in Excel, interpret alternative data, evaluate market trends, and craft persuasive investment recommendations. Build real-world skills essential for careers in finance, equity research, and investment banking.
I am passionate about sourcing deals and analyzing startups in the venture capital space, ready to make an impact from day one.
I am at the beginning of my career journey, eager to gain hands-on experience in venture capital and finance. My passion lies in identifying high-potential startups and analyzing market trends to drive investment decisions.
Externships
Yinan Value Investing & Financial Modeling Externship
Yinan Zhao
Experience
Equity Research
Yinan Value Investing & Financial Modeling · April 2026-present
Deal Sourcing & Startup Analyst
Mangusta Capital · January 2026 - April 2026
Education
Baruch College, CUNY
B.A. Major: Finance · Class of 2027
Skills
✅ 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.
The externship centered on sourcing, diligencing, synthesizing, and memoizing investment opportunities aligned with a Vertical AI thesis. Work included a sourced list of five candidate startups, a due diligence dossier on Salt AI, synthesis reports for Vitro3D, and a 3-slide investment memo for Salt.ai detailing TAM and ARR upside estimates.
I produced a linked pipeline of five sourced startups, full due diligence notes for Salt AI, synthesis reports for Vitro3D, and a 3-slide investment memo for Salt.ai with TAM and ARR upside estimates.
✅ Verified by Extern · ⏱️ In progress
Gain insider experience in value investing by analyzing leading stocks alongside seasoned investor Yinan Zhao. Learn how professionals leverage financial modeling in Excel, interpret alternative data, evaluate market trends, and craft persuasive investment recommendations. Build real-world skills essential for careers in finance, equity research, and investment banking.
The externship analyzed public equities using financial models and alternative datasets, guided by Yinan Zhao. Work combined Excel valuation models, market-movement walkthroughs, and investment write-ups. Deliverables included worked models and documented investment analyses.
I selected Navitas Semiconductor (NVTS), applied a four-part investment lens, and produced an interactive Stock Card that documented the investment analysis.
I chose Navitas Semiconductor (NVTS), ran the four-part investment lens and used AI research to compile an interactive Stock Card. The submission recorded the chosen ticker and linked the completed Stock Card artifact.
I located the company 10-K and extracted business overview items into a structured spreadsheet, capturing key products, markets, and material disclosures from the filing to support further financial analysis.
Conducted market research and analysis on industry trends and financial performance under the guidance of faculty and industry professionals. Developed stock pitches involving forecasting earnings, evaluating cash flows, and assessing investment risks. Presented insights to a review panel to inform investment recommendations, strengthening skills in financial reporting, performance evaluation, and professional communication.
