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First-year economics student at UC Irvine

I study economics while building practical skills and exploring career paths before I start my professional journey.

Work samples

I am collecting coursework, class projects, and early experiments that show my developing understanding of economics and analytical thinking.

  • HP Tech Ventures: Deal Sourcing & Startup Analysis Externship
    HP Tech Ventures: Deal Sourcing & Startup Analysis Externship
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    HP Tech Ventures: Deal Sourcing & Startup Analysis Externship

    A deal-sourcing and startup-analysis externship with HP Tech Ventures focused on identifying and evaluating early-stage technology startups.

    Investment AnalysisEntrepreneurship

About me

I study economics while building practical skills and exploring career paths before I start my professional journey.

I am SeungSoo Choi, a first-year economics student at UC Irvine pursuing an associate degree. I have limited work experience and am preparing to start my career, learning foundational economic concepts and exploring career options.

Externships

HP Tech Ventures: Deal Sourcing & Startup Analysis Externship

In progress

Experience

NPL Soccer Club Captain

Force Fc Soccer · January 2023-June 2026

High School Aid

ESS Adobe Bluffs Elementary · July 2025-December 2025

Animal Caretaker

Wee Companions · June 2025–August 2025

Founder

Clothes for Everyone · January 2025-December 2025

Math Tutor/Curriculum Developer

City Heights Math Camp · June 2024-June 2026 (Summer)

E-Commerce Entrepreneur/Online Store Owner

Depop, Online Clothing Store · January 2023-Now

Education

University of California, Irvine

Bachelor of Arts, Business Economics · Class of 2029

Skills

Microeconomics fundamentalsMacroeconomics basicsEconomic data interpretationMicrosoft ExcelCritical thinkingAcademic research methods

✅ 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 identifying and evaluating early-stage technology startups.

Investment AnalysisEntrepreneurship

Overview

The work analyzed HP Tech Ventures' investment thesis and scoped a focused area for deal sourcing. The project reviewed the fund's stated sector priorities and selected a single focus area for deeper research, then prepared an initial written submission outlining that choice.

HP Tech Ventures: Deal Sourcing & Startup Analysis Externship

What I've accomplished

I read the fund's investment thesis, identified a target focus area for sourcing, and documented that decision in an initial written submission.

Project breakdown

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