Luana Helsinger Email & Phone Number

Dive deep into the evolving world of artificial intelligence with Luana Helsinger, a seasoned expert in strategy, finance, and equity research. Since her time in equity research, she learned that the best way of grasping a strategy is by asking, "Why?".On this channel, Luana explores the strategic implications of AI. • Launched “Butwhai?”, an AI-focused YouTube Channel with over 1,200+ subscribers, showcasing AI technology and its various impacts • Partnered with venture capital firms to implement AI/ML strategies within their portfolio companies• Trained 4,500 participants on AI strategies and investment approaches through a 3-week AI webinar series for an international bank • Engaged by a global hedging firm to create a six-module course on the intersection of AI and blockchain • Deep understanding of the AI landscape, including key subsectors and emerging technologies, providing strategic insights and decision-making Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@butwhaichannel

São Paulo, Br

Houston, Texas, Us

Private equity firm De Jong Capital's Fintech portfolio company.Key role in all aspects of the evolution of the company, providing financial and strategic support in evaluating mergers and acquisitions, capital raise, joint venture partnerships, commercial initiatives, financial planning and analysis, and investor relations.• Led merger with $300mm SPAC and supported the going public steps (IPO readiness assessment, SEC Form S-4, structure financing, 409A valuation)• Led $20mm acquisition of a fintech start-up

Houston, Texas, Us

• Led $25mm+ equity raise rounds with VCs, including managing extensive due diligence • Led $10mm acquisition of blockchain start-up• Developed go-to-market strategies for expansion into Ghana, Puerto Rico, and Palau• Engaged Big 4 auditor after extensive client acceptance process • Built financial model, investor presentation, and virtual data rooms from scratch

Houston, Texas, Us

Private equity firm Castlelake's Agtech portfolio company.Key role in all aspects of the evolution of the portfolio company, providing financial and strategic support in evaluating mergers and acquisitions, capital raise, joint venture partnerships, commercial initiatives, and financial planning and analysis. • Contributed to a $160 million leveraged buyout in partnership with BlackRock and Castlelake;• Executed $150 million acquisitions in both U.S. and international markets, creating financial models, developing valuation analyses, and collaborating with commercial and financial due diligence efforts;• Contributed to $90 million+ private placements, preparing investor presentations, financial models and valuation analyses, coordinating due diligence;• Constantly evaluating growth opportunities and developing strategic analyses.

Houston, Texas, Us

St. Petersburg, Florida, Us

Collaborated in originating strategic investment recommendations for worldwide buy-side clients within the coverage space of 17 global publicly traded oil and gas companies.• The #1 of Raymond James' weekly industry trends reports, distributed to global asset managers; • Co-authored 400+ research reports on investment recommendations and industry trends; • Responsible for 17 financial models and valuation analyses, influencing global asset managers and hedge funds' investment strategies;• Engaged with C-level executives and heads of Investor Relations at Fortune 500 companies.

Ciudad De México, Mx

Originated strategic investment recommendations for worldwide buy-side clients within the energy space. • Ranked #1st for PBR and #3rd for QGEP on Bloomberg Global Industry Analysts Ranking;• Authored 100+ research reports on companies' investment recommendations and industry trends; • Created an oil price forecasting model, forecasting and industry trends analyses to support companies' valuations• Engaged with C-level executives and heads of Investor Relations in Brazil, Mexico and Chile

Ciudad De México, Mx

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Finance Specialization

Master Of Science - Ms, Financial Economics

Bachelor'S Degree, Economics