Samad Ahmad
Venture Scout Intern at Initiator VC (Olam Ventures)- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Bloomberg Market Concepts
Bloomberg NewsApr, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Investment Banking Virtual Experience
JPMorgan Chase & Co.Mar, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Engineering Virtual Program
Goldman SachsFeb, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Fundamentals of digital marketing
Google Digital GarageAug, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Data Analytics Consulting
KPMGMay, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award
The Duke of Edinburgh's AwardSep, 2018- Nov, 2024 -
Youth First Aid
St John AmbulanceSep, 2016- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Initiator VC
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United Kingdom
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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1 - 100 Employee
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Venture Scout Intern
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Nov 2022 - Present
We are backing exceptional student founders 🌎 Working on something incredible, Let’s chat! DMs are open😃 https://initiator.vc We are backing exceptional student founders 🌎 Working on something incredible, Let’s chat! DMs are open😃 https://initiator.vc
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Wiser Academy
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United Kingdom
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Staffing and Recruiting
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100 - 200 Employee
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Ambassador
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Aug 2022 - Present
As 1 of the 200 students in the Wiser Academy, I play an integral part in helping some of the world's biggest brands attract the best soon-to-be graduates (these include L’Oréal, PA Consulting, Evercore, Frasers Group, Softcat... just to name a few!). My role involves... - Promoting graduate roles, spring weeks and internships - Headhunting students - Setting up events (online and offline) - Giving invaluable feedback on the current student climate Wiser’s mission is to change the way people think about work, and I'm here to help them achieve that mission. Be sure to follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram & TikTok (@wearewiseracademy) and for more info, drop me a message! Show less
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SoLo Protocol
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United Kingdom
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Blockchain Services
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Marketing Analyst
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Aug 2022 - Dec 2022
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Cazenove Capital
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United Kingdom
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Investment Management
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300 - 400 Employee
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Wealth Management Intern
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Jul 2022 - Aug 2022
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DREAM FACTORY
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United Kingdom
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Sales Development Representative
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May 2022 - Jun 2022
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Kickstart Global
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United Kingdom
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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1 - 100 Employee
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Cohort Member
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Jan 2022 - May 2022
• Got accepted into the incubation programme amongst hundreds of applicants for one of the UKs first student start-up accelerators. • Alongside 3 other co-founders, we research, validated and are currently building our MVP by outreaching to respondents, using no code tools such as Bubble and using story-telling to create urgency. • Got accepted into the incubation programme amongst hundreds of applicants for one of the UKs first student start-up accelerators. • Alongside 3 other co-founders, we research, validated and are currently building our MVP by outreaching to respondents, using no code tools such as Bubble and using story-telling to create urgency.
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Entrepreneur First
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United Kingdom
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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400 - 500 Employee
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Talent Scout
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Oct 2021 - May 2022
• Utilising LinkedIn Recruiter and Lever, I sourced, mass messaged and exported potential candidates for our upcoming cohort. • Built professional relationships, resulting in a 5%-15% conversion rate on responses and applications. • Utilising LinkedIn Recruiter and Lever, I sourced, mass messaged and exported potential candidates for our upcoming cohort. • Built professional relationships, resulting in a 5%-15% conversion rate on responses and applications.
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JPMorgan Chase & Co.
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Mentor
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Oct 2021 - May 2022
• Attended training sessions to work alongside year 10 students to assist in their project based on sustainability, utilising teamwork, communication and co-ordination skills. • Assessed and judged a variety of teams for the final competition, working alongside 3 others to determine scores based on team performances. • Attended training sessions to work alongside year 10 students to assist in their project based on sustainability, utilising teamwork, communication and co-ordination skills. • Assessed and judged a variety of teams for the final competition, working alongside 3 others to determine scores based on team performances.
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CFTE - Centre for Finance, Technology and Entrepreneurship
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United Kingdom
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Global Fintech Intern
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Aug 2021 - Aug 2021
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Google
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United States
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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BOLD Immersion: Training in Digital Advertising & Sales Participant
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Jun 2021 - Aug 2021
• Selected as one of 40 participants, out of thousands of applications to be chosen to partake in this event • Over 8 weeks, I will partake in workshops around employability, commercial awareness, learning towards a Google qualification and network with employees within the company. • Selected as one of 40 participants, out of thousands of applications to be chosen to partake in this event • Over 8 weeks, I will partake in workshops around employability, commercial awareness, learning towards a Google qualification and network with employees within the company.
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Afinity
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United Kingdom
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Education Administration Programs
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Intern
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Jun 2021 - Aug 2021
• Responsible for expansion into the Middle East, Canada, Scandinavian and Indian regions. • Researched influencers for marketing and conducting analysis on high ROI strategies. • Responsible for expansion into the Middle East, Canada, Scandinavian and Indian regions. • Researched influencers for marketing and conducting analysis on high ROI strategies.
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Frontier Economics
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United Kingdom
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Business Consulting and Services
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300 - 400 Employee
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Economic Consulting Intern
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Jun 2021 - Jun 2021
• Explored the divisions and industries that economic consulting covers and how economic conditions affect decisions. • Using PowerPoint, I researched and pitched the impact on The Green New deal and the economic benefits that come with introducing a flexible work-life balance to employees, firms and the overall economy. • Explored the divisions and industries that economic consulting covers and how economic conditions affect decisions. • Using PowerPoint, I researched and pitched the impact on The Green New deal and the economic benefits that come with introducing a flexible work-life balance to employees, firms and the overall economy.
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SEO London
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United Kingdom
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Civic and Social Organizations
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700 & Above Employee
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Member
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Nov 2020 - Jun 2021
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PIMCO
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United States
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Investment Management
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700 & Above Employee
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Pimco Prep Participant
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Apr 2021 - Apr 2021
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The Social Mobility Foundation
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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100 - 200 Employee
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Member
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Jan 2019 - Apr 2021
Part of the SMF for banking and finance Part of the SMF for banking and finance
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SAP
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Germany
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Software Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Internship
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Jun 2019 - Jun 2019
• Explored the divisions of the company and given an insight into the operations and function of a working culture. • Enhanced my problem-solving skills by creating a machine learning code to create a virtual CV. • Collaborating as a team, pitched an idea on how companies can be socially responsible whilst also generating profit. • Explored the divisions of the company and given an insight into the operations and function of a working culture. • Enhanced my problem-solving skills by creating a machine learning code to create a virtual CV. • Collaborating as a team, pitched an idea on how companies can be socially responsible whilst also generating profit.
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Royal Air Force Air Cadets
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United Kingdom
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Armed Forces
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100 - 200 Employee
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Sergeant
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May 2017 - Nov 2018
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Corporal
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Dec 2015 - May 2017
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Cadet
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Apr 2014 - Dec 2015
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Education
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Royal Holloway, University of London
Bachelor of Science - BS, Economics and Econometrics -
Alchemy University
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Beechwood Secondary School, Slough
A Level, Mathematics, Media, Business studies, Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) -
Beechwood Secondary School
GCSE's