Colorado State University

Strategy + Operations

The Investors of Color (IoC) is a global network of diverse, accredited investors across the capital stack committed to building wealth for and by underrepresented communities through syndicated investments in early-stage companies.

IoC is composed of over 800 investors representing the entire continuum of capital such as angel investors, ad-hoc investment networks, venture capital, revenue-based investment firms, family offices, and other capital providers.

Investors of Color

Venture Associate

SV Academy

CS YOU + BizOps

BioDigital

Enterprise Development

Contributed as a primary researcher for a report on- market size, demand, and tax revenues for the Los Angeles County- Cheif Executive Office.

Advised local governments throughout the U.S. on optimal tax rates, fee structures, licensing design, and zoning for cannabis-related policies. 

Drafted and circulated ad hoc reports on regulations and market insights to internal stakeholders and clients.

MPG Consulting

Research Associate

Finance, Credit Risk Management and Advisory

Evaluated the financial strength of counterparties in the EMEA fund space.

Utilizing the quantitative metrics of historical returns, volatility, liquidity and leverage multiples. And qualitative factors including, structuring of a fund, capital base, and strategy implementation, to assess total risk exposure.

Goldman Sachs

Risk Management Intern

Benhur Desta