Pryvo
Building a web-based business intelligence tool that turns public company data into analysis of market position, competition, digital performance, and growth.
HP Tech Ventures Externship via ExternCD
Economics junior at Saint Mary's College
I study economics, have some practical work experience, and am preparing to begin my professional career after graduation.
Work samples
A selection of college coursework and early work experience that shows how I apply economic thinking and practical skills while finishing my degree.
Pryvo HP Tech Ventures: Deal Sourcing & Startup Analysis Externship 
HP Tech Ventures · ✅ Verified by Extern · ⏱️ In progress
HP Tech Ventures: Deal Sourcing & Startup Analysis Externship
A deal-sourcing and startup analysis externship with HP Tech Ventures, focused on screening startups, conducting diligence, and building investment-grade writeups.
Investment AnalysisEntrepreneurship
About me
I study economics, have some practical work experience, and am preparing to begin my professional career after graduation.
I am Cole Dalton, a junior Economics student at Saint Mary's College of California. I have some work experience and am preparing to transition into my career while finishing my bachelor's degree.
Externships
HP Tech Ventures: Deal Sourcing & Startup Analysis Externship
In progress
Experience
Economic Development Committee Member
City of Pacifica · Nov 2025 – Present
ITS Media Services Intern
Saint Mary's College IT Services · Aug 2024 – Present
Business Insurance Underwriting & Risk Analyst Intern
Travelers · May 2026 – August 2026
Sales Intern
Qualcomm Snapdragon · Jun 2025 – May 2026
Education
Saint Mary's College of California
Bachelor of Arts, Economics | Minor in Finance · Class of 2028
Skills
EconomicsCollege-level researchCoursework analysisWorkplace experience
Pryvo
Building a web-based business intelligence tool that turns public company data into analysis of market position, competition, digital performance, and growth.
✅ Verified by Extern · ⏱️ In progress
HP Tech Ventures: Deal Sourcing & Startup Analysis Externship
A deal-sourcing and startup analysis externship with HP Tech Ventures, focused on screening startups, conducting diligence, and building investment-grade writeups.
Investment AnalysisEntrepreneurship
Overview
The work assessed early-stage technology startups against venture criteria, applying market and business-model analysis to each target. Tasks included sourcing opportunities, using AI-assisted research to decode investment theses, and producing concise investment memos and diligence notes.
What I've accomplished
I sourced and analyzed early-stage startups, translating market research and diligence into investment-focused writeups and a clarified thesis for AI-assisted evaluation.
