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Deal sourcing and startup analysis for Vertical AI

I find promising Vertical AI startups, analyze their markets, and write investment memos for Mangusta Capital's deal pipeline.

Work samples

Projects include sourcing Vertical AI deals, conducting market analysis, and drafting investment memos for Mangusta Capital's pipeline.

  • Mangusta Capital Deal Sourcing & Startup Analysis Externship
    Mangusta Capital Deal Sourcing & Startup Analysis Externship
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    Mangusta Capital Deal Sourcing & Startup Analysis Externship

    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.

    EntrepreneurshipInvestment Analysis
  • AI Foundations Bootcamp
    AI Foundations Bootcamp

    Used HubSpot CRM and Breeze AI tools to develop an applied Aerotech marketing case study. Applied prompt engineering, CRM workflows, AI-assisted content, and ethical AI practices.

    HubSpot CRMBreeze AI

About me

I find promising Vertical AI startups, analyze their markets, and write investment memos for Mangusta Capital's deal pipeline.

I work on sourcing and analyzing early-stage Vertical AI startups through a deal-sourcing externship with Mangusta Capital. I research markets, evaluate startups, and write investment memos to make case-backed recommendations.

Externships

Mangusta Capital Deal Sourcing & Startup Analysis Externship

In progress

Experience

Independent Sales System Consultant

Independent Consulting · March 2025 - Present

Precious Metals Sales and Client Advisory

Gold Gate Capital · Nov. 2025 - July 2026

Founder & Operator

Ignite Fitness Concepts, LLC · Oct. 2010 - June 2020

Outbound Sales

Apex Student Loans · Jan. 2019 - June 2019

Mortgage Loan Officer

Movement Mortgage · Oct. 2017 - July 2018

Account Executive; Senior Account Executive

Rosland Capital · May 2025 - Nov. 2025

Precious Metals Sales and Client Advisory

Reagan Gold Group · Oct. 2023 - Jan. 2024

Precious Metals Sales and Client Advisory

Red Rock Secured · Jan. 2023 - Apr. 2023

Sales Manager; previously Home Retention Specialist

The Vanguard Firm · Jan. 2020 - Jan. 2023

Mortgage Loan Officer

New American Funding · June 2019 - Jan. 2020

Finance and Insurance Specialist | Auto Sales Consultant

Sole Savers Auto Sales · Feb. 2017 - Sept. 2017

Auto Sales Consultant

Skinner Autoplex · Jan. 2016 - Feb. 2017

Sales Consultant

Bayside Chevy/Toyota · Oct. 2015 - Jan. 2016

Education

Western Governors University

Bachelor of Science in Finance · Class of 2027

Skills

Deal sourcingStartup market analysisInvestment memo writingVertical AI sector researchDue diligence

✅ Verified by Extern · ⏱️ In progress

Mangusta Capital Deal Sourcing & Startup Analysis Externship

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.

EntrepreneurshipInvestment Analysis

Overview

The project sourced and analyzed Vertical AI startups, combining market sizing, competitive mapping, and startup diligence into memo-quality research. The work produced structured investment notes documenting each company's market, product, and competitive position.

Mangusta Capital Deal Sourcing & Startup Analysis Externship

What I've accomplished

I sourced startup opportunities and turned diligence into structured investment notes that described each company’s market size, product positioning, and competitors.

Project breakdown

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AI Foundations Bootcamp

Used HubSpot CRM and Breeze AI tools to develop an applied Aerotech marketing case study. Applied prompt engineering, CRM workflows, AI-assisted content, and ethical AI practices.

HubSpot CRMBreeze AI
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WGU | Riipen Micro-Internship

Researched municipal government and school-district RFPs for financial services, insurance, and benefits. Analyzed RFP requirements and drafted proposals covering approach, staffing, pricing, and compliance.

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RankWorks

Developed a six-week launch campaign for In-Site, RankWorks' AI-powered analytics platform. Used proprietary AI marketing tools to develop campaign concepts and product-launch content.

AI marketing tools
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