Jude Asare, MBA/MGA
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Credentials
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Capital Structure (LBO) Modeling
The Marquee GroupMar, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Merger Modeling
The Marquee GroupJan, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Building a Financial Model (of a Company)
The Marquee GroupNov, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Excel 1: Core Data Analysis
The Marquee GroupFeb, 2021- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Black Wealth Club
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Canada
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Black Wealth Club Fellow
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Jan 2023 - Present
The Black Wealth Club (BWC) is a group of emerging Canadian black prospects focused on supporting each other and their communities in the goals of wealth generation and reinvestment in community in all its forms. To this end, the cohort enjoys conversations and education sessions with fantastic guest speakers who are experts in their fields. This network of peers and collaborators aspires to propel a flywheel of opportunity, progress, and philanthropy. The Black Wealth Club (BWC) is a group of emerging Canadian black prospects focused on supporting each other and their communities in the goals of wealth generation and reinvestment in community in all its forms. To this end, the cohort enjoys conversations and education sessions with fantastic guest speakers who are experts in their fields. This network of peers and collaborators aspires to propel a flywheel of opportunity, progress, and philanthropy.
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Sustainable Development Technology Canada - Technologies du Développement Durable Canada
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Canada
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Economic Programs
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1 - 100 Employee
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Consultant (MGA Capstone Project)
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Jan 2023 - May 2023
Capstone project consultant as part of my MGA degree at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy. Made recommendations on how to improve a financing program for early-stage cleantech startups. Capstone project consultant as part of my MGA degree at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy. Made recommendations on how to improve a financing program for early-stage cleantech startups.
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Creative Destruction Lab
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Canada
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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200 - 300 Employee
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Creative Destruction Lab MBA Student
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Dec 2022 - Apr 2023
Designed an investor outreach strategy for a sustainability startup leveraging blockchain technology to easily verify the veracity of renewable energy projects across the world. Designed an investor outreach strategy for a sustainability startup leveraging blockchain technology to easily verify the veracity of renewable energy projects across the world.
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Portage
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Canada
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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1 - 100 Employee
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Venture Capital Investment Intern, Portage Ventures
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May 2022 - Dec 2022
Helped with due diligence, industry research and portfolio monitoring tasks. Researched and generated an investment thesis on the parametric insurance industry. Carried out financial analysis of a European payments company that eventually became a portfolio company. Portage is a global investor dedicated to supporting FinTech companies. The Portage team has deep entrepreneurial and industry experience and provides founders with privileged access to the firm’s partners, in-house experts, and broader global ecosystem. Portage Ventures has a presence in Canada, the US, Europe and Asia. Portage is a part of multi-asset class alternative investment platform Sagard. Portage — alongside Diagram Ventures, a fintech venture-builder — is a part of the venture capital strategy of Sagard Holdings, a multi-strategy alternative investment platform. To learn more, visit portagevc.com. Show less
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UTEST, University of Toronto
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Canada
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Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
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1 - 100 Employee
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MBA Student Advisor
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Sep 2022 - Nov 2022
Advised an early stage biopharmaceuticals startup on a go to market strategy for a weight loss supplement. Advised an early stage biopharmaceuticals startup on a go to market strategy for a weight loss supplement.
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Policy Innovation Initiative
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Canada
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Public Policy Offices
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1 - 100 Employee
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Policy Analyst
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Oct 2021 - Apr 2022
Undertook research on global climate financing policies. Undertook research on global climate financing policies.
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Council of Canadian Innovators | Conseil Canadien des Innovateurs
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Canada
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Government Relations Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Policy Analyst
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Sep 2021 - Apr 2022
Undertook research on the tax implications of a digital nomad policy.Carried out research on gig worker policy across the world.Researched on innovative talent policies to help Canadian startups overcome the shortage and poaching of tech talent.Organized workshops to help Canadian tech startups share knowledge about innovative and effective DEI policies.
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Graduate Student Intern
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May 2021 - Aug 2021
Worked with the CEOs of top Canadian fin-tech startups to come up with a strategy to advocate for the implementation of open banking in Canada.Undertook preliminary research that led to CCI establishing the Innovation Governance Program (IGP), a program aimed at training the next generation of Canadian tech board members/directors.Helped in the drafting and the writing of CCI’s procurement policy note.Prospected for the most promising Canadian fin-tech and clean tech startups.
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TD
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Canada
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Associate
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Dec 2017 - Sep 2020
Advised clients on practical steps to maintain or improve their financial wellbeing. Advised clients on practical steps to maintain or improve their financial wellbeing.
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Education
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2021 - 2023
University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Finance, Strategy -
2020 - 2023
University of Toronto - Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy
Master's degree, Global Affairs (Innovation and Markets) -
2013 - 2017
Cornell University
Bachelor's degree, Economics -
2009 - 2013
SOS Hermann Gmeiner International College
IB High School Diploma, Economics, History, English -
1999 - 2009
Christ The King International School
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