Kian O'Connor Email & Phone Number

New York, New York, United States

Incoming Investment Banking Intern in Evercore's Debt Restructuring group

South Bend, Indiana, United States

Research Assistant to Professor Sophie Shive

San Jose, California, United States

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Private Equity Summer Analyst

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Constructed biannual update reports for 30+ portfolio companies to be disseminated to angel investors, including management updates, financial data, and M&A activity.Developed database of potential co-investors through compiling data on the location, funding rounds, target industries, average check size, geographical focus, and affiliation to the University of Notre Dame of 400+ venture capital firms.Assisted in organizing quarterly investment meetings via lodging outreach, attendance, and poll management to gauge investor interest in potential additions to the IrishAngels portfolio.

South Bend, Indiana, United States

Led project pitching four potential start ups across the multiple industries to venture capital investors.

South Bend, Indiana, United States

Conducted debt restructuring analysis of Weber Inc; analyzed the possibility of drop down transaction, non pro-rata uptier exchange, and amending and extending outstanding debt, ultimately recommending a future drop down transaction.

Virtual

Co-led labs of 10-15 students each and mentored students 1-on-1; designed lab curriculum covering a breadth of skills to prepare students for competitive success in the upcoming high school debate season.Competed in mock debates to introduce students to new topics and demonstrate an ideal model of public forum debate.

Chaska, Minnesota, United States

Advertised services through communal forums, building a network of 20+ interested clients.Managed logistics, including scheduling, payment, and itinerary for each meeting.Designed tailored drills targeted to strengthen each client’s individual weaknesses.

Minnesota, United States

Managed youth soccer games, including rule enforcement, player safety, field & equipment inspection, etc.

San Diego, California, United States

Fostered the skills of 10+ students in oratory delivery, argument construction, precise decision making, and quality research practices in relation to public forum debate.Acquired an understanding in various public forum debate topics, including NATO presence in the Baltics, cryptocurrency regulation, legalization of illicit drugs, and article 9 of Japan’s constitution to coach teams at a nationally competitive level.

South Bend Indiana

Performed an in-depth analysis of Amazon Style; pitched new technologies and marketing strategies for targeting college students at Amazon’s Boston’s office, including smart mirrors, brand ambassadors, and on-demand printing.

South Bend, Indiana, United States

Investigated the efficacy of enterprise resource planning systems using Amazon as a case study; analyzed the quantitative impacts on average delivery time, distribution errors, and marketing trends since Amazon adopted SAP Technology.

South Bend, In

Analyzed different ESG reporting metrics and evaluated multiple companies within the financial services and healthcare sector under those metrics.

South Bend, Indiana, United States

Identified promising start-ups in the blockchain, biotech, and fintech industries, and conductedqualitive and quantities analysis on each; evaluated the ESG rating of firms to determine their capacity for long term sustainability; pitched investment ideas to IrishAngels staff.

South Bend, Indiana, United States

Conducted industry analysis of the gig economy, including industry overview, company overviews, SWOT analysis, and potential solutions to industry problems; presented findings to Accion staff to consult them on future business practices.

Bachelor Of Business Administration - Bba, Finance, Economics, Junior

Activities and Societies: Marching Band, ND Investment Club, Wall Street Club, Unleashed Social Ventures, Student International Business.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Debate (Team Captain), Speech, Theater, Jazz Band, Marching Band (Section Leader), Soccer, Ultimate.