Yinan Zhao Externship via Extern
University of Pittsburgh junior studying finance, trained in value investing and financial modeling through a Yinan externship.
Portfolio pieces and exercises from the Yinan externship and academic finance coursework, showing valuation models, financial analysis, and investment write-ups.
Collaborate with Pittsburgh Student Venture Capital club to research and source startups; conduct market analysis and startup evaluation; complete weekly due diligence; co-author of a 17-page industry report analyzing investment activity, industry structure, and trends.
University of Pittsburgh junior studying finance, trained in value investing and financial modeling through a Yinan externship.
I am Braden Barber, a junior finance student at the University of Pittsburgh pursuing a bachelor's degree. I have limited formal work experience and I completed the Yinan Value Investing & Financial Modeling externship to build practical investing and modeling skills as I prepare to start my career.
Externships
Yinan Value Investing & Financial Modeling Externship
Yinan Zhao
Experience
Carpenter’s Assistant
NexReno Handyman & Home Improvement Services · November 2023 -Present
VC Analyst Intern
Active Angels Network · October 2025 - April 2026
Academic Tutor
Braden Barber Tutoring (Self-Employed) · October 2022 - June 2024
Education
University of Pittsburgh
Bachelor of Science in Business of Administration · Class of 2028
Skills
Collaborate with Pittsburgh Student Venture Capital club to research and source startups; conduct market analysis and startup evaluation; complete weekly due diligence; co-author of a 17-page industry report analyzing investment activity, industry structure, and trends.