On a mission to change the existing model for start-up capital. Traditional investors tend to focus on short-term growth and profit, only to quickly flip the companies in which they invest. We take a completely different approach to investing. We provide long-term, patient capital, coupled with operational expertise, and strategic guidance, to help support oft overlooked entrepreneurs in the consumer vertical.

We invest in entrepreneurs building breakthrough food, beverage and consumer companies. We partner with brands at their earliest stages, providing the capital and insights necessary to scale efficiently into category leaders.

DESCRIPTIONBest-in-class service group dedicated to consumer clients. Motivated by the game-changing products and services introduced by the companies the group served and the positive impact they have on the economy and consumers.AREAS OF EXPERTISE- Apparel, Footwear and Softlines Retail- Consumer products- Food and beverage- Hardlines retail- Healthy, Active and Sustainable Living- Restaurants

Two year full time MBA program. Double concentration in Finance and Entrepreneurship. Active member in the community through volunteer work with NFTE and Junior Achievers as well as leadership roles with the American Finance Association and USC Marshall Soccer ClubHonors:- Dean's Honor List- Provident Investment Counsel Endowed ScholarshipUSC Marshall Student Investment Fund- Fund Manager ($6.6mm AUM) - Application only class designed to give students rigorous exposure to contemporary investment and portfolio theory and practice. It also allows the students to learn the skills of investment managers through managing a portion of USC’s endowment funds.

Responsible for sourcing and executing both growth equity and control equity investments. In addition, tasked with quickly analyzing and creating new operating companies.

DESCRIPTIONUpscale Mexican restaurant doing $3.0mm of annual sales and close to 10% cash flow margin. Voted one of the top Mexican restaurants in the Bay Area.AREAS OF EXPERTISEOperations control including, but not limited to: stronger inventory systems, efficient scheduling systems, kitchen accountability, and improved training systems. Effectively grew revenue and cash flow.

DESCRIPTIONSpecialized high yield credit manager responsible for $3.1 billion of assets under management with the ability to invest across the capital structure – from broadly syndicated senior debt to common equity in middle-market companies.AREAS OF EXPERTISEEvaluated and executed potential equity, mezzanine and debt investments; conducted in-depth business, financial, and industry due diligence; interacted with senior corporate executives, investment bankers, lenders, attorneys, accountants, and other investors.Developed detailed financial models and valuation analyses; structured, drafted, and participated in negotiating deal terms; authored investment memoranda and made final recommendations to investment committee.

DESCRIPTIONA leading boutique investment bank that provides confidential, strategic and thoughtful advice to public and private companies and financial sponsors on mergers, acquisitions, divestitures and restructurings.AREAS OF EXPERTISEOne of eight investment professionals responsible for clients in the consumer, leisure and real estate sectorsCore responsibilities included: assessment of investment opportunities; company valuation using leveraged buyout, discounted cash flow, and comparables analyses; due diligence processes; reference checking; preparation of presentation materials

During this time I was utilized in a number of different capacities. I helped implement strategies that were disemminated through all office branches in the US, I completed a financial education program and after completing my daily tasks I looked to assit other interns where needed