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Princeton senior studying Economics

Economics student finishing a bachelor's degree, preparing to start a career and apply academic training to practical problems.

Work samples

A selection of coursework and early projects that reflect my economic analysis, quantitative thinking, and preparation for entry-level roles.

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    MTV CubeSat

    Promoted diversity in engineering through the A3SAT project; learned software programming, soldering, and teamwork to successfully launch an A3SAT into the stratosphere.

    Software programmingSoldering
  • Mangusta Capital Deal Sourcing & Startup Analysis Externship
    Mangusta Capital Deal Sourcing & Startup Analysis Externship
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    Mangusta Capital Deal Sourcing & Startup Analysis Externship

    Join a new VC fund launched by a former SoftBank Vision Fund leader and backed by the Ray-Ban/Oakley family to identify high-potential Vertical AI startups. Gain hands-on experience sourcing deals, analyzing markets, and writing compelling investment memos.

    Investment AnalysisEntrepreneurship

About me

Economics student finishing a bachelor's degree, preparing to start a career and apply academic training to practical problems.

I am Ahmedsaciid Abdullahi, a senior at Princeton University studying Economics. I am finishing a bachelor's degree and preparing to begin my career. My background is academic, and I am focused on applying economic thinking to real-world problems as I move into professional work.

Externships

Mangusta Capital Deal Sourcing & Startup Analysis Externship

In progress

Experience

Healthcare Analyst

Comfort Home Healthcare, LLC · Summer 2024 & Summer 2025

Shift Lead

Sweet Cow Ice Cream · June 2022 6 August 2023

Intern

Heliogen · February 2021 6 April 2021

Education

Princeton University

A.B. in Economics · Class of 2027

Denver School of Science and Technology

High School Diploma

Skills

Economics theoryQuantitative analysisData interpretationAcademic researchCritical thinking

MTV CubeSat

Promoted diversity in engineering through the A3SAT project; learned software programming, soldering, and teamwork to successfully launch an A3SAT into the stratosphere.

Software programmingSoldering
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✅ Verified by Extern · ⏱️ In progress

Mangusta Capital Deal Sourcing & Startup Analysis Externship

Join a new VC fund launched by a former SoftBank Vision Fund leader and backed by the Ray-Ban/Oakley family to identify high-potential Vertical AI startups. Gain hands-on experience sourcing deals, analyzing markets, and writing compelling investment memos.

Investment AnalysisEntrepreneurship

Overview

The externship explored sourcing and diligence practices used by a newly launched VC fund targeting Vertical AI startups. Work involved screening companies, assembling market and competitive analyses, and drafting investment-memo components based on due-diligence findings. The output included written memo sections and structured notes for deal review.

Mangusta Capital Deal Sourcing & Startup Analysis Externship

What I've accomplished

I sourced three fintech startups using AI and search stacks, produced company profiles with funding, team size, industry and links, and documented verification discrepancies in a consolidated spreadsheet.

Project breakdown

I sourced three fintech startups using AI and search stacks, compiled company profiles (funding, team size, industry, links) into a spreadsheet, and recorded discrepancies found during verification. The sheet listed Hadrius, Saris, and DiligenceSquared.

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