Adam Blackman

Forward Deployed Software Engineer

Co-Founder & CTO

• Completed full-stack development of college subleasing app with React Native and Supabase featuring swiping interface, matching algorithm, and messaging system to streamline process
• Compiled 1,000+ leads and conducted outreach to campus ambassadors across Big Ten schools, advisors with industry expertise, and housing companies for potential partnerships
• Formulated go-to-market strategy and led market research initiatives through competitor analysis and customer surveys, driving successful launch with 300+ users in the first month

TMT Investment Banking Summer Analyst

• Supported multiple live middle-market sell-side M&A deals by building comprehensive analyses of financial and operational data, rolling forward financials, and creating exhibits on margins, customer concentration, and employee census trends to guide strategic decisions
• Created pitch decks for prospective clients, incorporating public comparables, precedent transactions, industry research, company positioning, growth opportunities, and acquirers
• Participated in calls across deal marketing, pitches, and client discussions with founders and executives, documenting key insights and circulating summaries to inform team strategy

Portfolio Operations Intern

• Orchestrated value creation projects for three portfolio companies, researched competitive landscape, expanded client bases by 50% via targeted outreach on LinkedIn Sales Navigator
• Established foundation for raising next fund, thoroughly sourcing potential investments in technology startups, focusing primarily on the SaaS and Gaming sectors using PitchBook
• Spearheaded outreach initiatives to identify 100+ potential limited partners interested in target startups, while also planning outreach to prospective investment opportunities

Summer Analyst

• Conducted initial and ongoing due diligence on team composition, macro trends, financial performance, and operations across 30+ hedge funds, private equity funds, and direct deals
• Met with fund managers, company executives, and potential investors to gather and update information, compiling detailed reports with essential insights for team distribution
• Researched and presented thorough analysis of the Data Center market, including key players, investment opportunities, emerging trends, future growth prospects, and risks