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No matter where you currently work or which university you attend, I’m passionate about helping aspiring professionals break into Corporate Development. Specifically, I can support you by: 1. Providing a clear overview of the Corporate Development recruiting landscape 2. Helping you build the key skills required for on-the-job success 3. Creating a tailored recruiting strategy to land a role at your target program I took a highly non-traditional path into the field and received multiple Corporate Development offers despite challenges: a modest GPA, lower standardized test scores, graduating from a non-target state university, and no experience at a bulge-bracket or elite boutique investment bank. My background includes: - Successful recruiting for Summer Analyst, Full-Time Analyst, and lateral Investment Banking roles - Ten internships across three states, secured through persistent networking, leading to a full-time Investment Banking role in a technology-focused group in San Francisco - Two full-time Corporate Development offers from private equity-backed SaaS companies Today, I help lead M&A for a high-growth, highly profitable SaaS company. In this role, I’ve: - Built the M&A function from the ground up, leading deal sourcing, execution, and post-merger integration - Closed three acquisitions that helped triple the company’s growth in just two years - Engaged with 200+ founders to evaluate strategic fit and participated in dozens of sell-side processes - Reported directly to the C-suite, presented weekly to the Board, and collaborated closely with Product, Engineering, Go-to-Market, and other teams on sourcing and due diligence I’ve also built relationships with Corporate Development leaders at top public companies (including Apple, Zoom, PayPal, Shopify, American Tower, and Royal Caribbean) and have deep insight into the varying recruiting processes and team structures across different platforms. If you’re aiming for Corporate Development — or even exploring whether it’s the right next step after investment banking — I’d love to connect and discuss how I can help you achieve your goals. Please reach out; I’m here to be a resource on your journey.

Welcome to my profile! With a robust background in strategy and corporate development, I bring a wealth of experience to help you navigate your career path. I have worked as a Manager in Corporate Strategy & Development at NBCUniversal and as a Senior Associate at EY-Parthenon, where I honed my skills in strategic planning and business growth. My academic journey includes an MBA from Harvard Business School (where I'm currently a student) and a BS from Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley, equipping me with a strong foundation in business principles. Whether you're looking to break into corporate development or advance your career, I'm here to provide tailored guidance and support. Let's connect and chart a path to your success!

I have a deep background in corporate development and strategy, I currently serve as a Vice President in Corporate Development at JPMorgan, where I was recognized as a 2025 Forbes 30 Under 30 in the Finance category. My experience spans top firms like Carta and Oscar Health, where I led strategic initiatives and market expansion efforts. I have a proven track record in driving growth, managing cross-functional teams, and leveraging data to inform business decisions. Whether you're looking to break into corporate development or advance your career, I'm here to guide you through the process. Let's connect and chart your path to success! As a former D1 Athlete and with atypical qualifications (breaking into Finance from a non-finance background), I'm here to make sense of the confusing processes.

With a robust background in investment banking and corporate development, I have successfully navigated the competitive recruiting landscape to secure positions at top-tier firms like Lazard and recently served as Director of Growth Strategy at a leading PPM company, where I was instrumental in shaping strategic growth initiatives. Having experienced the demanding recruiting process and advanced to a leadership position, I am passionate about helping others achieve their goals in corporate development. My hands-on experience and deep understanding of what top companies seek will guide you through every step of the recruiting journey, from resume building to interview preparation and offer negotiation. Whether you’re aiming to break into corporate development or advance your career, I’m here to offer actionable insights, personalized feedback, and a clear roadmap to success. Let’s work together to elevate your career and secure your next role in corporate development.

As one of the two founding members of Tableau’s Corporate Development and Strategy team, I led the analysis for the transition to subscription pricing, playing a critical role in guiding the company through this significant change. I also created the valuation framework for Tableau’s successful acquisition of Hyper, a high-performance database system. Additionally, I provided key business insights to executive management that accelerated the implementation of Tableau’s cloud strategy.

As the Head of Corporate Development at Mercury, I led significant M&A activities, strategy, and fundraising efforts.

With multiple years in technology investment banking advising companies on M&A, and as part of my role at Perplexity and previous positions at xAI and Instacart (departed Instacart as Head of M&A finance and Corporate Finance Lead), I've executed multiple deals for a broad range of companies and structures.