Prateek Diwan A1/110 P1, Sahara Grace Apt, MG Road, Gurgaon Haryana

+18646505058

Skype: prateek.diwan83

pratt.diwan@gmail.com

O B J E C T I V E

Have extensive experience in business modelling and valuation analysis combined with market and industry research analysis.

With multiple internships have developed background in technology evalution, due diligence of prospective companies and

evaluation of funding opportunities using expertise in marketing and strategy building. Seeking a position with investment

banking, private equity and venture capital firms.

A R E A S O F E X P E R T I S E

Strategic Planning

Investment Analysis

Startup and New Venture Expertise

Team Management

Product Development

Business Development

Social Media Marketing

Technology Expertise

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

'Outstanding Worthy Leader Involved Exceptionally' (OWLIE) Award: Student Entrepreneur Of The Year

Raised $50K from Crowdfunding for a Dallas startup

Finalist of Entrepreneurial Competition LaunchPad South Carolina

E D U C A T I O N

Master of Business Administration

Expected August 2016

University of Texas at Dallas (UTD), Richardson, TX

GPA: 3.5

Master of Science, Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Expected August 2016

University of Texas at Dallas (UTD), Richardson, TX

GPA: 3.5

Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering

May 2014

Clemson University, Clemson, SC

GPA: 3.6

C E R T I F I C A T I O N S

Google Adwords Certified

R E L A T E D E X P E R I E N C E

PARADIGM INCUBATOR

Gurgaon (NCR), India

Program Manager May 2015-June 2016

Managed the incubation program at Paradigm Incubator. Analysed and assisted the development of portfolio

companies. Assisted companies from ideation to launch using creative business models and market entry strategies

using Lean Startup models and Business Model Canvas.

DIVA (a drone based engineering solution startup) : Assisted the team in market research, scale up

of operations and lead generation.

Rapidarium (a 3D printing startup) : Looked into possible uses of 3D services, customer discovery

and business plan development.

Digital Detox (travel and theme based startup) : Helped in creating curated Detox events, lead

generation and brand management.

GAME TIME GIVING INC.

Dallas, TX

Investor Relations Aug 2015-Dec 2015

Marketing to Potential Investor: Created strategy for GTG for raising funds from potential investment. Compiled

financial statements, accounting books and revenue models in addition to an investor deck.

Modifications to marketing materials and pitch decks (per executive team requests): Researched on the market and

industry, analysis of data pertaining to the business and prepared investor decks and information related to financials,

burn rates and strategy planning.

Investor due diligence requests: Investor collaboration and made excel sheets for quarterly reports, created go-to

market strategies Etc.

YOURNEST ANGEL FUND

Gurgaon (NCR), India

Investment Analyst May 2015-Aug 2015

Assisted in collection and preparation of due diligence documents, investment summaries and financial models.

Performed investment analysis of Investment opportunities for portfolio companies.

Initiated a value creation project for the portfolio company in the Food-Tech industry and unlocking new markets

Managed internal deal pipelines and status updates; supported general partners in various functions including

deal meetings and investment committee presentations.

TECH WILDCATTERS

Dallas, TX

Marketing and Communications Jan 2015-May 2015

Headed tasks involving business operations, supporting the Tech Wildcatters team, and marketing/communications

for the accelerator and the started teams. Assisted companies in the Startup mentor program with their operational

needs. Startups specifically worked with:

DineMob : Worked with Strategy for anti-fraud measures

Game Time Giving Inc. : Peformed initial customer discovery and acquisition cost.

Jackpot Rising : Helped the team with email marketing and financial analysis and projections.

Veux : helped the e-commerce brand in brand management and social media marketing.

H O N O R S A N D A F F I L I A T I O N S

UT Dallas Naveen Jindal School of Management Dean's Excellence Scholarship (UT Dallas), 2015-2016

Delta Alpha Phi International Honor Society, inducted 2014

Tech Mahindra Award: Business Idea Competition 2014

President’s List and Scholarship for 2012-2014 at Clemson University.